Which cleaners discolor T-Markers? The four ingredient groups
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T-Markers are made from AL6061 aluminum with a black anodized finish. TruAbutment's R&D team tested which cleaner ingredients attack that finish and published a cleanser guide.
Approved cleaners
- Ruhof Endozime AW Plus with A.P.A.
- Metrex EMPOWER® Fragrance Free
- Dr. Schumacher PLURAZYME™ EXTRA
All three are neutral enzymatic cleaners based on subtilisin, with no oxidizing agents, strong alkalis or chelating agents.
The four groups to avoid
| Group | What it does | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Oxidizing agents | Bleach the dye in the anodized layer | Hydrogen peroxide, sodium hypochlorite, sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate |
| Strong alkalis (above pH 9) | Dissolve the anodic oxide layer | Potassium hydroxide, trisodium phosphate, sodium carbonate, monoethanolamine |
| Chelating agents | Strip metal ions from the sealing layer | EDTA, NTA, citric acid, gluconic acid, lactic acid |
| Auxiliary risk factors | Weaken the sealing layer and speed up the others | Glycol ethers, MEK, glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde |
Read the label, not the brand
TruAbutment's rule is simple: a cleaner is a concern once its ingredient list includes any of the four groups. A cleaner that is missing from the guide has not been reviewed, so check its ingredients first.
Download the T-Marker Cleanser Guide (PDF)
More T-Marker guides
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- T-Marker FAQ: 12 questions buyers ask
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