Iron Removing Spray Clay
Best Value
$1.00/oz
An iron-reactive decontamination spray that uses sodium thioglycolate to dissolve embedded iron particles and industrial fallout from vehicle surfaces.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
Active Mechanism
thioglycolate chelation
Surfactants
5 (anionic, nonionic)
Expert Analysis
Uses 5-10% sodium thioglycolate at pH 6 to chemically dissolve iron-based contaminants like brake dust and rail dust through reduction reactions. The near-neutral pH formulation with anionic and nonionic surfactants provides effective cleaning while remaining gentler on paint and protective coatings compared to more acidic iron removers.
Key Differentiators
- •pH 6 formulation offers safer iron removal compared to more acidic alternatives
- •Targets subsurface contaminants like rail dust and iron oxides beyond typical surface brake dust
- •Clay integration with iron removal chemistry for dual-action contamination removal
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Characteristic sulfur odor from thioglycolate chemistry during use
- ⚠May require longer dwell times due to gentler pH compared to more aggressive formulations
Ingredients
Source: separate disclosure
Safety Profile
Skin sensitizer classification (Category 1B) is driven by sodium thioglycolate and likely the MI/MCI preservatives. Standard eye irritation and oral toxicity for this product type. Gloves recommended.