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Automotive Line Calcium, Lime, & Rust Remover

Quickly and easily dissolves and removes tough calcium and lime deposits.

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Overview

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Multipurpose cleaner designed for tough jobs in the garage and automotive area. This multi-surface cleaning spray is the fast and effective way to clean away calcium and lime deposits and scale, as well as discoloration from rust stains.

  • Use on equipment, machinery, engines, garage surfaces, garbage cans, tools, lawn mowers and more

  • CLR Brands® Automotive Line Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover is part of the EPA's Safer Choice Program recognizing the product as a safer alternative to chemicals and contains no phosphates, ammonia, or bleach.

What’s great about it

  • EPA Safer Choice Certified
  • 80% Plant Based Ingredients
  • 100 uses... and counting! Explore How-Tos

For use on

  • Aluminium

  • Clear Coat

  • Chrome

  • Glass

  • Porcelain

  • PVC

  • Rubber

  • Stainless Steel

  • Vinyl

Available Sizes

  • 22 oz spray bottle
  • 80 oz Container
UPC: 0-78291-07094-1, 0-78291-14086-6

Name

CAS

USE

Water
#7732-18-5
Dilutent

Diluent: CAS #7732-18-5. Reverse Osmosis (RO) is a water treatment process that removes contaminants from water by passing the water through a membrane, (filter), where contaminants are filtered out yielding more pure quality water.

Lactic Acid
#79-33-4
Chelating Agent

Chelating Agent: CAS #79-33-4. Lactic acid is found in many yogurts and cheeses.  It is also produced in the muscles during intense activity.  Commercially, it is produced by fermentation of simple sugars.  In cleaning products it functions as a chelating agent; a compound that makes metals more soluble in water.  As part of the EPA Safer Choice Program, it has been evaluated and determined to be safer than traditional chemical ingredients.

Gluconic Acid
#526-95-4
Chelating Agent

Chelating Agent: CAS #526-95-4. This ingredient is an acid formed from the sugar glucose, which naturally occurs in fruit, honey and wine. It is a chelating agent; a compound that makes metals more soluble in water. As part of the EPA Safer Choice Program, it has been evaluated and determined to be safer than traditional chemical ingredients.

Lauramine Oxide
#1643-20-5
Surfactant

Surfactant: CAS #1643-20-5. Used in cleaners to modify the surface tension of water, to aid in even spreading and to allow mixing with oil and dirt so that they can be rinsed away; it is included in many soaps, detergents, and several groups of antiseptics. As part of the EPA Safer Choice Program, it has been evaluated and determined to be safer than traditional chemical ingredients.

Tripropylene Glycol n-Butyl Ether
#55934-93-5
Solvent

Solvent: CAS #55934-93-5. Used to slow down the evaporation of many liquid products including oven cleaners and inks for ball-point and felt-tip pens. It is very effective at absorbing organic material. As part of the EPA Safer Choice Program, it has been evaluated and determined to be safer than traditional chemical ingredients.

Yellow No. 5
#1934-21-0
Colorant

Colorant: CAS #1934-21-0. A synthetic lemon yellow dye used all over the world, primarily as food coloring. As part of the EPA Safer Choice Program, it has been evaluated and determined to be safer than traditional chemical ingredients.

FD&C Blue No. 1
#3844-45-9
Colorant

Colorant: CAS #3844-45-9. A blue dye used for foods and other substances. As part of the EPA Safer Choice Program, it has been evaluated and determined to be safer than traditional chemical ingredients.

  • In a well-ventilated area, mix equal amounts of Calcium, Lime, and Rust Remover and warm water.
  • Test on a hidden area before applying to the entire surface and apply directly to the stain with a brush, cloth, or sponge and let soak for 2 minutes.
  • Rinse promptly with cold water.
  • Never leave Calcium, Lime, and Rust Remover on an area for longer than two minutes or mix with other household cleaners or bleach.
  • Always read the manufacturer's directions of the item you will be cleaning to make sure that this product is compatible. Consumer discretion is always advised.

Calcium, Lime, and Rust Remover may etch older sinks, tubs, and tiles. Avoid contact with wood, clothing, wallpaper, carpeting, natural stones, brass, copper, aluminum, galvanized metals, any painted, coated or sealed surfaces. Clean spills immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

We do not recommended using Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover on a car. The acids in our product should not be used on aluminum or any painted/coated surface. You can safely remove rust from car wheels (if rims are made of chrome or stainless steel only, no alloys).
Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover should not be used in or on a car radiator. Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover may not be compatible with the materials associated with a radiator and it could have adverse effects if the Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover is not rinsed out completely.
We do not recommend using our Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover to remove oil. If Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover is mixed with oil, it will darken the concrete, which is very difficult to remove.

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