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1 Product InformationSpecialtyLubricantsFEATURES Nonconductive Water repellent Long lasting Easy to apply Helps prevent formation ofconductive pathsCOMPOSITION Grease-like silicone paste withphenylmethyl-based fluidDow Corning 5 CompoundDielectric compound used on insulators and bushings; as alubricant for high-current switchesAPPLICATIONS Applications where improved metal-to-metal lubricity (compared to otherDow Corning brand silicone compounds) is needed To help prevent arcing and flashovers on insulators and bushings As a contact lubricant on high-voltage equipment To lubricate static and dynamic O-ring seals in hot-melt adhesive equipment To help prevent rust and corrosion on insulator threads and bolts; also helps inremoval of insulators and hardware for replacement As a water-repellent filling material to help prevent moisture from travelinginside the rubber jacket of service entrance cable (can be injected using agrease gun with a needle-type nozzle) To help prevent oxidation and corrosion on contacts and band-tighteningscrews of socket-type watt-hour metersTYPICAL PROPERTIESS pecification Writers.

2 Please contact your local Dow Corning sales office or your GlobalDow Corning Connection before writing specifications on this 0176 ColorTranslucent light grayASTM D 1403 PenetrationUnworked200 Worked 60 strokes, maximum210 Fed Std , 24 hours/200 C (390 F) Std ,24 hours/200 C (390 F)percent1 Service Temperature Range C ( F)-54 to 232 (-65 to 450)CTM 0220 Specific Gravity at 25 C (77 F) D 150 Dielectric Constant at100 D 618 Dissipation Factor at100 Hz< < D 149 Dielectric Strength, 50-mil gapvolts/mil545 ASTM D 991 Volume Resistivity at 23 C (73 F) x 1015 ASTM D 495 Arc Resistanceseconds1011 CTMs (Corporate Test Methods) correspond to standard ASTM tests in most instances. Copies of CTMs are availableupon in USADow Corning is a registered trademark of Dow Corning No. 10-692A-01 AGP4934 1996, 2000 Dow Corning Corporation. All rights Corning 5 Compound is a grease-like material containing an inert amor-phous silica filler in combination withselected dimethyl and phenylmethylsilicone fluids.

3 This nonconductivecompound is used primarily forapplications requiring compatibilitywith rubber, metal, and features include: Easy application by hand, wiping,brushing, or automated equipment Room-temperature consistency overa wide range of hot and coldtemperatures Serviceable temperature range of-54 to 232 C (-65 to 450 F) asignificant improvement over othersilicone compounds Resistance to oxidation, moisture,and salt spray Virtually inert and nonvolatileHOW TO USEDow Corning 5 Compound can beapplied by hand, brush, wipe, orspecially designed automated equip-ment. However, certain dispensingequipment may seize with siliconecompounds, so testing is recommendedprior to a thinner consistency is needed,the compound can be dispersed inDow Corning brand OS Fluids orother solvents and applied bybrushing, dipping, or : When using any solvent, alwaysprovide adequate ventilation.

4 Followprecautions on solvent container Corning 5 Compound can becleaned from a surface by wiping orwashing with Dow Corning OS Fluidsor other solvents, or by washing PRECAUTIONSPRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATIONREQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOTINCLUDED IN THIS HANDLING, READPRODUCT AND MATERIALSAFETY DATA SHEETS ANDCONTAINER LABELS FOR SAFEUSE, PHYSICAL AND HEALTHHAZARD Information . THEMATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETIS AVAILABLE FROM YOURDOW CORNING REPRESEN-TATIVE, OR DISTRIBUTOR, ORBY CALLING YOUR GLOBALDOW CORNING LIFE ANDSTORAGEDow Corning 5 Compound has a shelflife of 60 months from date of manu-facture. Refer to Product packaging for Use By Corning 5 Compound is suppliedin 150-g ( ) tubes and (8- and 40-lb) pails, allweights Corning Silicone Compoundsshould not be applied to any surfacethat will be painted or finished. Suchcoatings may not adhere to thesilicone-treated recommended for use with highlyoxidative chemicals ( , liquidchlorine, liquid oxygen).

5 Not recom-mended as a lubricant in metal Product is neither tested norrepresented as suitable for medical orpharmaceutical Information contained herein isoffered in good faith and is believedto be accurate. However, becauseconditions and methods of use of ourproducts are beyond our control, thisinformation should not be used insubstitution for customer s tests toensure that Dow Corning s productsare safe, effective, and fully satisfactoryfor the intended end Corning s sole warranty is thatthe Product will meet the Dow Corningsales specifications in effect at the timeof shipment. Your exclusive remedyfor breach of such warranty is limitedto refund of purchase price or replace-ment of any Product shown to be otherthan as warranted. Dow Corning speci-fically disclaims any other express orimplied warranty of fitness for a par-ticular purpose or Dow Corning provides youwith a specific, duly signed endorse-ment of fitness for use, Dow Corningdisclaims liability for any incidental orconsequential damages.

6 Suggestions ofuse shall not be taken as inducementsto infringe any patent.