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alkalineall-purposeconcentratedegreaserpaint-safe

Best Value

$0.35/oz

Professional-grade alkaline cleaner targeting serious detailing applications requiring strong cleaning power

Key Chemistry

pH Level

11.5

Active Mechanism

alkaline cleaning

Surfactants

1 (nonionic)

Expert Analysis

This is a traditional alkaline all-purpose cleaner built around disodium metasilicate as the primary cleaning agent. The high pH (11.5) provides strong degreasing and cleaning power, while the ethoxylated alcohol surfactant aids in wetting and soil removal.

Key Differentiators

  • Paint-safe alkaline formula
  • Multiple dilution ratios for versatility
  • Strong degreasing capability

Potential Concerns

  • High alkalinity requires careful handling and PPE
  • Corrosive to skin and eyes
  • Not suitable for sensitive surfaces

Ingredients

5 disclosed
Water93.3-94.9%
CAS: 7732-18-5solvent
Alcohols, 9-11, ethoxylated4-6%
CAS: 68439-46-3surfactant
Disodium metasilicate0.6-1.8%
CAS: 6834-92-0alkaline agent
1-(2-butoxy-1-methylethoxy)propan-2-ol0.5-0.8%
CAS: 29911-28-2solvent
Sodium hydroxide0.05-0.07%
CAS: 1310-73-2alkaline agent

Source: sds section 3

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Danger
Eye Hazard
H318 - Causes serious eye damage
Skin Hazard
H314 - Causes serious skin burns
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

High hazard profile due to alkaline nature - requires PPE