SONAX Iron And Fallout Remover

SONAX

Iron And Fallout Remover

Updated · 12 ingredients analyzed

pH-Neutral
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A pH-neutral iron remover utilizing sodium thioglycolate for safe decontamination across various vehicle surfaces. SONAX Iron And Fallout Remover ranks #4 gentlest among 36 iron removers, offering effective decontamination with a lower-risk chemical profile for coated and wrapped surfaces.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

7.5

Active Mechanism

thioglycolate chelation

Surfactants

0 (anionic)

Expert Analysis

Uses sodium thioglycolate at 10-30% concentration to chelate iron particles through chemical bonding rather than acidic dissolution. The neutral pH formulation (7.5) allows for safer application on sensitive surfaces like wheels, paint, and trim without the corrosion risks associated with acidic iron removers.

Key Differentiators

  • pH-neutral formulation eliminates acid-related surface damage risks
  • High sodium thioglycolate concentration (10-30%) for effective iron chelation

Potential Concerns

  • Thioglycolate produces characteristic sulfur odor during use
  • May require longer dwell times compared to more aggressive acidic alternatives

Ingredients

12 disclosed
Sodium etasulfate
1-5%
CAS: 126-92-1Cleaning agent
Sodium polyacrylate
1-5%
CAS: 9003-04-7Cleaning agent
Sodium thioglycolate solution 46%
10-30%7.3% active thioglycolate (salt-normalized)
CAS: 367-51-1Cleaning agent
Water
N/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent
Sodium Gluconate
N/D
CAS: 527-07-1Chelating agent
Sodium Citrate
N/D
CAS: 6132-04-3Cleaning agent
Fragrance
N/D
CAS: Not availableOdor
d-Limonene
N/D
CAS: 5989-27-5Fragrance component
Xanthan Gum
N/D
CAS: 11138-66-2Thickener
2-Ethylhexanol
N/D
CAS: 104-76-7Fragrance component
Sodium Hydroxide
N/D
CAS: 1310-73-2pH adjuster

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Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Hazard
H315 - Causes skin irritation
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

Contains thioglycolate which may cause skin sensitization

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