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Undressed Tire Prep

alkaline-basedready-to-usedanger-labelheavy-dutyspecializedbiodegradable

Best Value

$0.12/oz

A dilutable alkaline tire cleaner formulated to remove embedded road grime and prepare tire surfaces for dressing applications.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

9.0

Active Mechanism

alkaline saponification

Surfactants

3 (anionic, nonionic)

Expert Analysis

Uses sodium triphosphate as the primary alkaline builder at pH 9, creating conditions that break down oily road films and embedded contaminants. The anionic and nonionic surfactant blend provides detergency for lifting loosened soils, while the alkaline chemistry brightens tire sidewalls and raised lettering.

Key Differentiators

  • Higher sodium triphosphate concentration (2-7%) than typical tire cleaners for enhanced degreasing
  • Biodegradable formulation with simple 6-ingredient composition

Potential Concerns

  • Danger signal word indicates respiratory and skin hazards requiring protective equipment
  • Alkaline pH may be harsh on sensitive wheel finishes if overspray occurs

Ingredients

6 disclosed
Triphosphoric acid, sodium salt2-7%
CAS: 7758-29-4Cleaning agent
2-Propanol, 1-(2-butoxy-1-methylethoxy)-1-3%
CAS: 29911-28-2Solvent
Dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether1-3%
CAS: 34590-94-8Solvent
Alkyldiphenyloxide Disulfonate1-3%
CAS: 119345-04-9Surfactant
Ethoxylated Alcohol Mixture2-7%
CAS: 66455-15-0 / 68551-12-2Surfactant
(C10-16) Alkyl alcohol ethoxylate, sulfated, sodium salt1-3%
CAS: 68585-34-2Surfactant

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Danger
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye damage
Skin Hazard
Irritation not expected
Corrosive to Metals
Yes
Flammable
No