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1 Product InformationSpecialtySolventsFEATURES Non-ozone-depleting, VOCexempt (VOC = 0 g/liter) Safe on plastics, noncorrosive tometals Especially effective on uncuredsilicones, residues, oils Softens cured silicones Essentially odorless Negligible global warming Non-allergenic Free recycling program in NorthAmerica Evaporates completely at roomtemperature Relatively low toxicity Diluent for many types of oils,lubricants, coatings and siliconepolymers Low surface tension allows rapidspreading for superior removalof soil in tight spaces Not a hazardous air pollutantCOMPOSITION Volatile methylsiloxane (VMS)fluidDow Corning OS-2 SiliconeCleaner and Surface Prep SolventDeveloped for use as a cleaning agent and carrierUSESDow Corning OS-2 Silicone Cleaner and Surface Prep Solvent can helpmeet environmental regulations in areas such as transportation, industrialmaintenance, repair and operations; utilities; and food processing.

2 Typicalapplications include cleaning plastics, fiberglass and components; pre-cleaning surfaces prior to painting, sealing and bonding; degreasing bearings,nuts, bolts, chains and conveyor belts; removing silicone-based car wax andprotectants; and removing silicone pressure-sensitive adhesives (labels).Dow Corning OS-2 Silicone Cleaner and Surface Prep Solvent complementsother Dow Corning brand products, functioning to: Prep surfaces prior to sealant, lubricant and sealant applications Clean mixing and dispensing equipment, including lines and heads Dilute silicones to customize viscosities Remove silicone-based greases, oils, mold release agents, car wax andprotectants Soften cured silicone sealants Remove silicone pressure-sensitive adhesives (labels) and residue Remove coating/stamping oils, motor oil/greases, typical shop soils,processing fluidsTYPICAL PROPERTIEST hese values are not intended for use in preparing Point, Closed Cup C (F)-3 (27)Specific Gravity at 25 C (77 F) Point (BP) C ( F)109 (229)Freezing Point C ( F)-80 (-112)Vapor Pressure at 25 C (77 F)

3 Mm Rate, comparable toIsopropyl AlcoholViscosity at 25 C (77 F) Writers: Please obtain a copy of the Dow Corning Sales Specification for thisproduct and use it as a basis for your specifications. It may be obtained from any Dow Corning SalesOffice, or from Dow Corning Customer Service in Midland, MI. Call (517) Corning OS-2 Silicone Cleanerand Surface Prep Solvent is a volatilemethylsiloxane (VMS) fluid developedspecifically for use as a cleaningagent and carrier. Dow Corning OS-2 Silicone Cleaner and Surface PrepSolvent is safe for use on a widerange of materials, includingplastics, metals, painted surfaces,and elastomeric materials. Its mildcleaning action also makes it suitablefor cleaning multimaterial compon-ents and Dow Corning OS-2 SiliconeCleaner and Surface Prep Solventlasts only a short time in the atmos-phere and does not contribute tosmog, it is recognized by the US EPAas being VOC exempt and non-ozone depleting.

4 This Product isapproved under the EPA SNAP program and is not considered ahazardous air pollutant. Dow CorningOS-2 Silicone Cleaner and SurfacePrep Solvent, along with Dow Corning OS-10, OS-20 and OS-30 Fluids, hasachieved Clean Air Solvent Certifi-cation by the California South CoastAir Quality Management District(the first non-water based productsto reach this status).FOOD CONTACT STATUSB ecause Dow Corning OS-2 SiliconeCleaner and Surface Prep Solventdries completely and is nontoxic,it may be used for food-contactsurfaces if the surface is completelyrinsed after TO USEDow Corning OS-2 Silicone Cleanerand Surface Prep Solvent may beapplied by spraying, dipping,brushing or PreparationDow Corning OS-2 Silicone Cleanerand Surface Prep Solvent is effec-tive at removing greases, oils, shopsoils and fingerprints.

5 The productevaporates completely, leaving aclean surface ready for painting,bonding or sealing. Spray or wipeDow Corning OS-2 Silicone Cleanerand Surface Prep Solvent onto thesurface, let soak for a moment andwipe off with a clean RemovalDow Corning OS-2 Silicone Cleanerand Surface Prep Solvent iseffective at removing uncuredsilicone sealants, oils and greases,including removing any underlyingresidue. It can also soften manycured silicones, making them easierto remove. Scrape off the majorityof the cured silicone, spray or wipeon Dow Corning OS-2 SiliconeCleaner and Surface Prep Solvent,let soak, and wipe surface beforeit dries, repeating if Corning OS-2 Silicone Cleanerand Surface Prep Solvent can alsobe used to clean silicone CompatibleSolventDow Corning OS-2 Silicone Cleanerand Surface Prep Solvent is asuitable solvent for diluting andtailoring the viscosity of Dow Corning OS-2 SiliconeCleaner and Surface Prep Solventis VOC exempt, it can be used withother Solvents to help reduce theVOC content in many many instances, it is a goodreplacement for toluene.

6 Xyleneand LIMITATIONSThis Product is neither tested norrepresented as suitable for medicalor pharmaceutical use. Not intendedfor human Corning OS-2 Silicone Cleanerand Surface Prep Solvent may notremove highly polar LIMITATIONSDOT Classification: AND SHELF LIFEDow Corning OS-2 Silicone Cleanerand Surface Prep Solvent has ashelf life of 24 months from date ofmanufacture. Keep container closedand away from heat, sparks andopen flames. Dow Corning OS-2 Silicone Cleaner and Surface PrepSolvent has a flash point below60 C (140 F) and, when spent, isclassified as an ignitable Corning OS-2 Silicone Cleanerand Surface Prep Solvent is suppliedin 10-fl oz (283 g) pressurizeddispensers; 1-, 5- and 55-gal ( , and 208-L) drums; and in HANDLINGINFORMATIONPRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATIONREQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOTINCLUDED.

7 BEFORE HANDLING,READ Product AND MATERIALSAFETY DATA SHEETS AND CON-TAINER LABELS FOR SAFE USE,PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARDINFORMATION. THE MATERIALSAFETY DATA SHEET IS AVAILABLEFROM YOUR DOW CORNINGREPRESENTATIVE, OR DISTRI-BUTOR, OR BY WRITING TODOW CORNING CUSTOMERSERVICE, OR BY CALLING (517) Information PLEASE READ CAREFULLYThe Information contained hereinis offered in good faith and isbelieved to be accurate. However,because conditions and methods ofuse of our products are beyond ourcontrol, this Information should notbe used in substitution for customer stests to ensure that Dow Corning sproducts are safe, effective, andfully satisfactory for the intendedend Corning s sole warranty isthat the Product will meet theDow Corning sales specifications ineffect at the time of shipment.

8 Yourexclusive remedy for breach of suchwarranty is limited to refund of pur-chase price or replacement of anyproduct shown to be other than aswarranted. Dow Corning specificallydisclaims any other express orimplied warranty of fitness for aparticular purpose or merchant-ability. Unless Dow Corning providesyou with a specific, duly signedendorsement of fitness for use,Dow Corning disclaims liability forany incidental or consequentialdamages. Suggestions of use shallnot be taken as inducements toinfringe any in USADow Corning is a registered trademark of Dow Corning No. 10-938-99 AGP4722 1999 Dow Corning Corporation. All rights reserved.