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Hjul Wheel Cleaner

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$0.30/oz

A pH-neutral iron-reactive wheel cleaner with sodium thioglycolate that combines brake dust dissolution with general cleaning surfactants for comprehensive wheel maintenance.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

7.5

Active Mechanism

thioglycolate chelation

Surfactants

4 (nonionic, anionic)

Expert Analysis

Uses sodium thioglycolate at 1-10% as the iron-chelating agent to dissolve brake dust while maintaining a pH of 7.5, making it safe for sensitive wheel finishes. The hybrid approach combines anionic and nonionic surfactants for road grime removal with solvent content to soften tar contamination, creating a multi-purpose cleaner that addresses the three main wheel contaminants in one product.

Key Differentiators

  • pH-neutral formulation (7.5) with iron-chelating capability, safer for delicate wheel finishes than typical acidic iron removers
  • Thickened formula designed for extended dwell time to maximize iron dissolution and cleaning effectiveness

Potential Concerns

  • Sodium thioglycolate produces sulfur odor during iron reaction, requiring adequate ventilation during use
  • Single-digit ingredient count may limit cleaning versatility compared to more complex formulations

Ingredients

8 disclosed
Alcohol ethoxylate with 6.5MEO1 - 10%
CAS: 68439-46-3Surfactant
docusate sodium1 - 10%
CAS: 577-11-7Surfactant
Sodium thioglycolate1 - 10%
CAS: 367-51-1Cleaning agent
Sodium C14-C16 olefin sulphonate1 - 10%
CAS: 68439-57-6Surfactant
sodium xylene sulphonate1 - 10%
CAS: 1300-72-7Hydrotrope
Ethanol0 - 0.5%
CAS: 64-17-5Solvent
Isopentyl acetate0 - 0.5%
CAS: 123-92-2Fragrance
Methanol0 - 0.5%
CAS: 67-56-1Solvent

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Hazard
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No