Actichem Rust Remover is a "safe-chemical" formula for removing rust spots on carpets and fibres. It replaces the traditional use of Hydrofluoric Acid, which has a high hazard profile and is extremely corrosive. This professionally researched formula includes a special blend of wetting agents, which enables fast and efficient chemical action on deep-set spots. This listing is the 500 ml squeeze bottle. Read the Safety section below before you order. "Safer than hydrofluoric acid" is true and is worth having. It does not mean this product is mild. Rust Remover is a corrosive acid classified as dangerous goods, and this listing previously said otherwise. Benefits Safer innovative chemistry - Rust Remover provides a safer alternative to hydrofluoric and hydrochloric acids whilst still providing outstanding rust removal. Dynamic penetration - The inclusion of super-wetting and penetrating agents ensures that Rust Remover quickly and effectively penetrates each discoloured fibre, treating it not just on the outside but deep into the fibre for effective and permanent stain removal. Blood removal - Rust Remover's chemistry is also very effective for removing old, dried blood spots. Pre-testing is always required. Fibre safe - Safe for use on all natural and synthetic fibres; however, fine fabrics must be pre-tested for colour stability before use. User friendly - Specialty low odour formula ensures user comfort. Application areas and surface suitability Carpets and fabric stain removal. How to use Read and understand the safety data sheet before use. Always pre-test in an inconspicuous location for substrate sensitivity to chemicals. Dilutions Ready to use - no dilution necessary. Application Use Rust Remover undiluted. Apply the solution onto the fibre or fabric until it is wetted out. Agitate the solution using a carpet rake or upholstery cleaning brush. Allow 10 to 20 minutes of reaction time. Rinse extract using Actichem Rinse Pro or Emulsifier Plus. Allow to dry. Assist drying by increasing ventilation. Safety This listing previously described Rust Remover as non-hazardous. That was wrong and it has been corrected. Actichem's safety data sheet for AP492, version 3.2 issued 22 September 2025, classifies it as a HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL and DANGEROUS GOODS under the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. The classification is the same whichever pack size you buy. Signal word: DANGER Skin Corrosion / Irritation Category 1B and Serious Eye Damage Category 1 - H314, causes severe skin burns and eye damage AUH071 - corrosive to the respiratory tract HAZCHEM 2X The squeeze bottle is the higher-risk format. It is applied undiluted, by hand, at close range, with 10 to 20 minutes of dwell - and a squeeze bottle is easy to use one-handed without gloves. Wear the gloves and eye protection every time. It contains ammonium bifluoride. The safety data sheet lists ammonium bifluoride below 1 per cent, alongside phosphoric acid and oxalic acid. Fluoride salts are the reason the product works where milder acids do not, and they are also why any skin or eye contact should be treated as a medical matter rather than washed off and forgotten. If this product contacts skin or eyes, flush immediately with running water and seek medical attention - and take the safety data sheet with you so the clinician knows a fluoride salt is involved. Personal protective equipment specified in the safety data sheet: Chemical goggles, or safety glasses with side shields Chemical protective gloves - neoprene or butyl Never mix or store Rust Remover with chlorine products. The safety data sheet says to avoid storing it with strong bases, strong oxidisers, chlorites and hypochlorites. In practice that means it must never meet a chlorine-based product such as Chlorosan, a bleach, or a hypochlorite mould treatment - the combination liberates chlorine gas. Keep them apart in the van and in the spotting kit, never combine them in a bucket or sprayer, and rinse equipment thoroughly between products. Do not decant into glass, aluminium or galvanised containers. The safety data sheet is explicit about this. Specifications Product code AP492 SKU (this pack) AP492.005 Pack size 500 ml squeeze bottle Colour Light tan Fragrance Mint pH 2 to 3 per SDS v3.2. This listing previously published pH 1 to 2. Both figures are shown until Actichem confirm Dilution Ready to use - do not dilute Reaction time 10 to 20 minutes Actives Phosphoric acid, oxalic acid, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, ammonium lauryl sulfate and hydroxyethanediphosphonic acid each below 10 per cent; ammonium bifluoride below 1 per cent Signal word DANGER (SDS v3.2) HAZCHEM 2X Vendor Actichem Rust Remover is also available in a 5 litre pack. Download the Rust Remover safety data sheet (AP492, version 3.2, 22/09/2025) Not sure whether Rust Remover is the right product for the stain in front of you, or what else you are carrying that it must not meet? Call or email us before you order.
