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Iron Buster

thioglycolate-basediron-reactivecolor-changingprofessional-gradeready-to-usehazardous

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$0.56/oz

5_gallon

A professional thioglycolate-based iron remover with color-changing chemistry designed for safe decontamination of wheels and painted surfaces.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

5.5

Active Mechanism

Thioglycolate chelation

Surfactants

4 (anionic, nonionic)

Expert Analysis

Uses 5-10% sodium mercaptoacetate (thioglycolate) to chemically dissolve ferrous particles through iron-sulfur bonding reactions. The pH-balanced formulation at 5.5 provides effective iron removal while remaining compatible with wheel finishes and paint systems. The color-changing indicator shows active iron dissolution as the solution turns purple upon contact with contamination.

Key Differentiators

  • Sodium mercaptoacetate 5-10% (thioglycolate)
  • pH-balanced at 5.5 for broader surface compatibility while maintaining effectiveness
  • Professional-grade formulation with excellent ingredient transparency

Potential Concerns

  • Strong sulfur odor characteristic of thioglycolate chemistry
  • Requires careful handling due to Danger signal word classification

Ingredients

12 disclosed
Sodium mercaptoacetate5 – 10
CAS: 367-51-1Active ingredient
Alcohols, C6-12, ethoxylated1 – 5
CAS: 68439-45-2Surfactant
Benzene, 1,1'-oxybis-, tetrapropylene derivs., sulfonated, sodium salts1 – 5
CAS: 119345-04-9Surfactant
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent
Alpha-sulfo-omega-hydroxypoly C10-16 Alyl Ethers, Sodium SaltsN/D
CAS: 68585-43-2Surfactant
Sodium XylenesulfonateN/D
CAS: 1300-72-7Surfactant
Diethylene glycol monobutyl etherN/D
CAS: 112-34-5Solvent
poly-alpha-omega-hydroxy-branched (Fragrance Allergen)N/D
CAS: 127087-87-0fragrance
Acetaldehyde (fragrance Allergen)N/D
CAS: 100-52-7fragrance
IsopropanolN/D
CAS: 67-63-0Solvent
Xantham GumN/D
CAS: 11138-66-2Stabilizer
ColorantN/D
CAS: 518-47-8Colorant

Source: manufacturer disclosure

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Danger
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye damage (Category 1)
Skin Hazard
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

Serious eye damage Category 1 - requires eye protection. Contains fragrance allergens.