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Non-Acid Wheel Tire Cleaner

alkaline-basedconcentrateprofessional-gradecorrosivedanger-labelheavy-duty

Best Value

$0.44/oz

A high-pH alkaline wheel cleaner utilizing sodium metasilicate for heavy-duty cleaning of OEM factory clear coated and chrome wheels.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

15.0

Active Mechanism

alkaline saponification

Surfactants

2 (anionic, amphoteric)

Expert Analysis

Uses sodium metasilicate as the primary cleaning agent in a highly alkaline formulation (pH 15) to dissolve brake dust, road grime, and organic contaminants without relying on acidic chemistry. The combination of anionic and amphoteric surfactants provides cleaning power across different soil types while maintaining stability in the extreme alkaline environment.

Key Differentiators

  • pH 15 alkaline formulation uses sodium metasilicate as primary cleaning agent rather than typical surfactant-based systems
  • Dual surfactant system combining anionic and amphoteric chemistries for enhanced cleaning across different soil types

Potential Concerns

  • pH 15 formulation requires careful handling and may damage sensitive wheel finishes or painted surfaces
  • Danger signal word indicates corrosive properties that could cause skin and eye burns

Ingredients

13 disclosed
Water75-95%
CAS: 7732-18-5Diluent
Decylamine Oxide1-5%
CAS: 2605-79-0Surfactant
Propoxyethanol1-5%
CAS: 2807-30-9Solvent
Sodium Metasilicate1-5%
CAS: 6834-92-0Degreaser
Tetrasodium EDTA1-5%
CAS: 64-02-8Chelating Agent
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts<=2%
CAS: 68439-57-6Surfactant
ColorantN/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIColorant

Source: sds section 3 and ca rtk

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Danger
Eye Hazard
Serious Eye Damage Category 1 - Causes serious eye damage
Skin Hazard
Skin Corrosion Category 1 - Causes severe skin burns
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

MOST EXTREME pH in database. Professional-grade product requires full PPE. Repeated inhalation exposure causes respiratory damage. Keep away from reactive metals (aluminum, zinc) to avoid hydrogen gas generation.