Meguiar'sUltimate Iron Remover
Updated · 13 ingredients analyzed
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A consumer-grade thioglycolate iron remover designed to dissolve embedded iron particles and brake dust from paint, glass, and chrome surfaces. Meguiar's Ultimate Iron Remover ranks #2 of 33 iron removers for acidity.
Key Chemistry
pH
4
Active
Thioglycolate
Active strength
≈6.0%
Expert Analysis
Uses sodium thioglycolate at 5-10% concentration as the primary chelating agent to dissolve iron contamination through chemical reaction. The mildly acidic pH 4 formulation provides effective iron dissolution while remaining gentle enough for consumer use on painted surfaces. Amphoteric and nonionic surfactants aid in contaminant removal and provide cleaning action.
Key Differentiators
- •Consumer-friendly formulation with moderate thioglycolate concentration for safer handling
- •Multi-surface compatibility for paint, glass, and chrome applications
Ingredients
SODIUM MERCAPTOACETATE
5–10%≈ 6.0% active thioglycolate (salt-normalized)
CAS: 367-51-1Iron removal agent
COCOAMIDOPROPYLBETAINE
<3%
CAS: 61789-40-0Surfactant
Water
N/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Diluent
Aminopolycarboxylic acid
N/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIDetergent Builder
Nonionic Surfactant
N/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIWetting Agent
C9-11 Alcohols Ethoxylated
N/D
CAS: 68439-46-3Wetting Agent
Fragrance Ingredient
N/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Xanthan Gum
N/D
CAS: 11138-66-2Rheological Additive
Hexyl Cinnamal
N/D
CAS: 101-86-0Fragrance Component
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydro-naphthalenes
N/D
CAS: 54464-57-2Fragrance Component
Benzisothiazolinone
N/D
CAS: 2634-33-5Preservative
Fragrance Ingredient
N/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Fragrance Ingredient
N/D
CAS: Withheld as CBIFragrance Component
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
Not classifiedSkin Hazard
H317 - May cause allergic skin reaction (Sensitizer Category 1B)Corrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No
