OptimumFerrex Iron Remover
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A thioglycolate-based iron remover using sodium mercaptoacetate for dissolving ferrous oxides and surface contaminants from wheels and paint.
Key Chemistry
pH
N/D
Active
Thioglycolate
Active strength
≈14.0%
Expert Analysis
Uses sodium mercaptoacetate as the key active ingredient to chelate and dissolve iron particles through thioglycolate chemistry. The formula includes anionic surfactants to help lift dissolved contaminants from surfaces. The ready-to-use formulation targets multiple contaminant types including ferrous oxides, tar, and wax buildup.
Key Differentiators
- •Multi-contaminant formula addresses iron, tar, and wax in single application
- •Uses sodium mercaptoacetate rather than more common thioglycolic acid derivatives
Ingredients
Sodium mercaptoacetate
16–19%≈ 14.0% active thioglycolate (salt-normalized)
CAS: 367-51-1chelating agent
2-butoxyethanol
8–10%
CAS: 111-76-2solvent
Sodium dodecyl sulphate
2.4%
CAS: 151-21-3surfactant
Sodium xylenesulphonate
2.4%
CAS: 1300-72-7surfactant
Pentyl acetate
0.2–0.4%
CAS: 628-63-7fragrance
2-methylbutyl acetate
0.6–0.9%
CAS: 624-41-9fragrance
Water
65–68%
CAS: 7732-18-5solvent
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
H319 - Causes serious eye irritationSkin Hazard
H315 - Causes skin irritationCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No
