Wheel & Tire Cleaner
Best Value
$0.35/oz
A ready-to-use alkaline wheel cleaner formulated with sodium metasilicate pentahydrate for heavy brake dust removal on consumer vehicles.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
Active Mechanism
alkaline saponification
Surfactants
7 (anionic, nonionic, amphoteric, cationic, amine_oxide)
Expert Analysis
Uses sodium metasilicate pentahydrate as the primary alkaline builder at pH 13 to break down brake dust and road grime through chemical dissolution. The formula incorporates a comprehensive surfactant system with anionic, nonionic, amphoteric, cationic, and amine oxide types to provide thorough cleaning and soil suspension across different contamination types.
Key Differentiators
- •High alkalinity at pH 13 for aggressive brake dust dissolution
- •Comprehensive five-surfactant system for broad-spectrum cleaning effectiveness
Potential Concerns
- ⚠High pH of 13 may damage sensitive wheel finishes or anodized coatings
- ⚠Danger signal word indicates corrosive properties requiring careful handling
Ingredients
Source: sb258 label
Safety Profile
Most severe safety profile in wheel cleaner database. Skin Corrosion Category 1 is the highest severity. Product is classified as corrosive for transport. Multiple Prop 65 chemicals present as trace contaminants. Marketing claims 'non-acidic and safe' but caustic alkaline products carry equal or greater risk than acids.