OptimumPower Wheel & Tire Cleaner
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A high-alkaline wheel cleaner utilizing disodium metasilicate for brake dust removal on all wheel types including aluminum.
Key Chemistry
pH
11.5
Active Mechanism
surfactant primary with alkaline boost
Surfactants
1 (nonionic)
Expert Analysis
Uses disodium metasilicate as the primary cleaning agent at pH 11.5 to dissolve brake dust and road grime through alkaline cleaning action. The acid-free formulation relies on high pH chemistry combined with nonionic surfactants to break down contaminants without etching sensitive wheel finishes. The streamlined 5-ingredient formula focuses on effective cleaning while maintaining compatibility across wheel materials.
Key Differentiators
- •Disodium metasilicate primary active provides strong degreasing action on brake dust and road grime
- •High pH 11.5 formulation delivers alkaline cleaning power for heavy contamination
- •Surfactant-forward formulation (10-20% ethoxylated alcohols)
- •Lower metasilicate concentration (0.6-1.8%) than competitors
Ingredients
Water
80–90%
CAS: 7732-18-5diluent
Alcohols, C9-11, ethoxylated
10–20%
CAS: 68439-46-3surfactant
Disodium Metasilicate
0.6–1.8%
CAS: 6834-92-0cleaning agent
1-(2-butoxy-1-methylethoxy)propan-2-ol (Dipropylene Glycol Butyl Ether)
0.5–0.8%
CAS: 29911-28-2solvent
Sodium Hydroxide
0.05–0.07%
CAS: 1310-73-2ph adjuster
Safety Profile
Signal Word
DangerEye Hazard
Eye Damage Category 1 - Causes serious eye damageSkin Hazard
Skin Corrosion Category 1C - Causes severe skin burns (1C is mildest corrosion subcategory: >1hr to ≤4hr exposure)Corrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No
