
Non-Acid Wheel and Tire Cleaner
alkaline-basedwarning-labelready-to-usewheel-safegentle-formulaall-purpose
Best Value
$0.84/oz
An alkaline wheel and tire cleaner that uses phosphate builders to tackle brake dust without acid-based chemistry for safer application on various wheel finishes.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
N/D
Active Mechanism
alkaline saponification and chelation
Surfactants
0
Expert Analysis
The product relies on phosphates as alkaline builders (5-15%) to create an environment that breaks down brake dust and road grime through chemical action rather than acid etching. This phosphate-based approach requires mechanical agitation to achieve optimal cleaning performance, making it a contact cleaner rather than a spray-and-rinse solution.
Key Differentiators
- •Phosphate-based alkaline formula provides effective cleaning without the risks associated with acid-based wheel cleaners
- •Dual-purpose formulation works on both wheels and tires, simplifying the cleaning process
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Low ingredient transparency (only 5 ingredients listed) makes it difficult to assess full formulation approach
- ⚠Requires agitation for effective cleaning, which increases contact time and labor compared to stronger chemical cleaners
Ingredients
disodium metasilicate= < 1 %
CAS: 6834-92-0alkaline cleaning agent
caustic potash, potassium hydroxide< 1 %
CAS: 1310-58-3alkaline cleaning agent
phosphates5 % - < 15 %
CAS: N/Acleaning agent
perfumes5 % - < 15 %
CAS: N/Afragrance
preservation agents (Formaldehyde)5 % - < 15 %
CAS: N/Apreservative
Source: sds only
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritationSkin Hazard
Causes skin irritationCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No