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Hybrid Solutions Rapid Decon Iron Remover

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Best Value

$0.65/oz

A consumer-grade thioglycolate-based iron remover for paint decontamination with touch-free application.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

5.3

Active Mechanism

thioglycolate chelation

Surfactants

0 (nonionic)

Expert Analysis

Uses sodium thioglycolate at ≥12.5% concentration to chelate iron particles, causing the characteristic color change reaction when iron contamination is present. The mildly acidic pH of 5.3 provides effective iron removal while remaining safe for painted surfaces and clear coats.

Key Differentiators

  • Higher thioglycolate concentration (≥12.5%) compared to many consumer iron removers
  • Paint-safe formulation that can replace clay bar decontamination in many cases

Potential Concerns

  • Strong sulfur odor typical of thioglycolate-based products
  • Higher concentration may require careful timing to avoid extended surface contact

Ingredients

24 disclosed
Sodium thioglycolate≥ 12.5
CAS: 367-51-1Reducing agent
Alcohols, C9-11, ethoxylated<2
CAS: 68439-46-3Solvent
D-Limonene<0.05
CAS: 5989-27-5Fragrance
Benzyl alcohol<0.05
CAS: 100-51-6Fragrance
Sodium hydroxide<0.01
CAS: 1310-73-2pH adjustment
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Solvent
Benzyl SalicylateN/D
CAS: 118-58-1Fragrance
Dipropylene GlycolN/D
CAS: 25265-71-8Solvent
Ethyl methylphenylglycidateN/D
CAS: 77-83-8Fragrance
LinaloolN/D
CAS: 78-70-6Fragrance
Hexyl CinnamalN/D
CAS: 101-86-0Fragrance
CitronellolN/D
CAS: 106-22-9Fragrance
Amyl CinnamalN/D
CAS: 122-40-7Fragrance
2-Ethyl-4-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-2-buten-1-olN/D
CAS: 28219-61-6Fragrance
Ethyl LinaloolN/D
CAS: 10339-55-6Fragrance
Hexyl SalicylateN/D
CAS: 6259-76-3Fragrance
2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-olN/D
CAS: 18479-58-8Fragrance
3-Octanol, 3,7-dimethyl-N/D
CAS: 78-69-3Fragrance
BenzisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 2634-33-5Preservative

Source: sds section 3 plus california disclosure

Safety Profile

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

Relatively mild safety profile with skin sensitization potential