{"product_id":"bilt-hamber-korrosol-ph-balanced-iron-fallout-remover","title":"Bilt Hamber Korrosol | pH-Balanced Iron \u0026 Fallout Remover","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat it actually is\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKorrosol is a fallout remover built on \u003cstrong\u003esodium mercaptoacetate\u003c\/strong\u003e — sodium thioglycolate — declared at \u003cstrong\u003e15–25%\u003c\/strong\u003e in Bilt Hamber's own safety data sheet (CAS 367-51-1). That one line tells you nearly everything, because the active is a \u003cstrong\u003ethiol\u003c\/strong\u003e, not an acid. Most of the iron removers on the market lean on acidity or on aggressive chelants to get bonded ferrous particles moving. Korrosol doesn't. Bilt Hamber's SDS puts it at \u003cstrong\u003epH 5.5–7.0\u003c\/strong\u003e — mildly acidic to neutral. There are no strong acids and no alkalis in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy it goes purple\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thiol group chelates iron. As bonded ferrous particles are coordinated and pulled into solution, the reaction throws a deep violet colour — Bilt Hamber describe it as \"a side effect of the chelation process.\" The purple is the signal, not the mechanism: it tells you the product has found contamination and is working. Once the colour stops deepening, the reaction has run its course and it's time to rinse. What's actually happening is that insoluble iron oxide is being rendered water-soluble, so it rinses away instead of sitting embedded in your clear coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it earns its place\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it on paint before claying — it strips the embedded iron chemically, which means the clay bar isn't dragging sharp ferrous particles across your finish and your bar lasts considerably longer. It also lifts light and flash corrosion from unpainted surfaces, because rendering iron oxide water-soluble is exactly the same job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool surfaces only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spot test somewhere discreet first. Spray liberally and leave it to react — anywhere from 15 seconds to 5 minutes depending on temperature. When the purple stops deepening, pressure wash or rinse thoroughly. Repeat on heavier contamination. It's ready to use; no dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not apply to chrome-look plastic wheel centres, chrome plastic or chrome films.\u003c\/strong\u003e The conductive layer can be chelated and dulled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandle it properly\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSodium mercaptoacetate is a \u003cstrong\u003eskin sensitiser\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bilt Hamber classify Korrosol as H317 (may cause an allergic skin reaction), H302 (harmful if swallowed) and H319 (causes serious eye irritation). Wear nitrile gloves and eye protection, and don't breathe the spray. We'd rather tell you that plainly than sell you a fairy tale about a \"totally safe\" chemical — it's a well-formulated, pH-balanced product, and it still deserves respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Data Sheet (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0707\/8878\/files\/Korrosol_SDS_au.pdf?v=1784378372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Bilt Hamber Korrosol SDS (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilt Hamber","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":48433202364638,"sku":"BH-Korrosol-1L","price":47.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":48433202397406,"sku":"BH-Korrosol-5L","price":190.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0707\/8878\/files\/korrosol_1ltr_trigger-copy-scaled.jpg?v=1784179132","url":"https:\/\/www.alphadetails.com.au\/products\/bilt-hamber-korrosol-ph-balanced-iron-fallout-remover","provider":"Alpha Details","version":"1.0","type":"link"}