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Wheel Cleaner PLUS

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Best Value

$0.59/oz

A thioglycolate-based wheel cleaner featuring 15-40% sodium thioglycolate at pH 5.1 for iron contamination removal.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

5.1

Active Mechanism

thioglycolate chelation

Surfactants

1 (amphoteric)

Expert Analysis

Uses one of the highest sodium thioglycolate concentrations on the market as the primary active ingredient at 15-40% concentration to chemically break down iron particles through reduction reactions. The mildly acidic pH of 5.1 provides cleaning power while remaining safer than strong acid-based cleaners, with amphoteric surfactants helping to lift loosened contaminants from wheel surfaces.

Key Differentiators

  • High concentration sodium thioglycolate (15-40%) for effective iron dissolution
  • Mildly acidic pH 5.1 balances cleaning power with surface safety

Potential Concerns

  • Warning signal word indicates moderate hazard level requiring proper handling
  • Thioglycolate chemistry may produce sulfur-like odors during use

Ingredients

8 disclosed
Sodium thioglycolate15 - 40
CAS: 367-51-1Cleaning agent
Citric acid1 – 5
CAS: 77-92-9pH adjuster
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent
Sodium CitrateN/D
CAS: 6132-04-3Cleaning agent
Cocamidopropyl BetaineN/D
CAS: 61789-40-0Surfactant
FragranceN/D
CAS: Not availableOdor
Xanthan GumN/D
CAS: 11138-66-2Viscosity increasing agent
LinaloolN/D
CAS: 78-70-6Fragrance component

Source: sb258 label

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
Not classified (temporary irritation only)
Skin Hazard
H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

Milder safety profile than P&S Iron Buster despite similar pH and higher thioglycolate concentration. No serious eye damage classification. No Prop 65 substances. Skin sensitization warning due to thioglycolate content.