The second function is to help rinse the cleaning solvent back to the container when the basket of parts is withdrawn from the bucket. The water phase also contains a rust inhibitor to retard oxidation of the bucket and aid in prevention of flash rusting of parts. I accidentally spilled some Chem Dip on my garage floor and there seems to be a residual odor that we would like to remove. The odor you are experiencing is coming from an ingredient in the blend known as cresylic acid. This chemical is one of the primary carbon breaking and softening items used in the formulation of this product.
Cresylic acid is also one of the hardest odors to get rid of.
Our best results have occurred by soaking the affected area with isopropyl alcohol. As the alcohol evaporates it can help draw the cresylic acid from the pores of the concrete to the surface where it can be absorbed in paper towels or floor absorbent. A couple of applications will generally take out most of the odor. Always use caution when dealing with alcohol. Do not smoke or expose to heat or spark.