
Best Value
$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
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
DangerEye Hazard
Causes serious eye damage (Category 1)Skin Hazard
May cause an allergic skin reactionCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
NoSerious eye damage Category 1 - requires eye protection. Contains fragrance allergens.