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Surface Cleaner

April 2003 replaces September 2001 0400

To the best of our knowledge the technical data contained herein is true and accurate on the date of publication and is subject to change without prior notice. User must contact Carboline Comverify correctness before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We guarantee our products to conform to Carboline quality control. We assume no responsicoverage, performance or injuries resulting from use. Liability, if any, is limited to replacement of products. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY CARBEXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Carboline is a regtrademark of Carboline Company.

Selection & Specification Data

Generic Type Waterborne Dispersant

Description Cleaning agent used for degreasing andcleaning contaminated surfaces prior topainting. This product is biodegradable andcan be used on both painted and unpaintedsurfaces.

Features Minimum Toxicity - Waterborne Biodegradable

Compatibility May be used to clean properly cured acrylics,alkyds, epoxies, phenolics, polyurethanes andothers as recommended. After the cleanedsurface has been rinsed and dried per theapplication instructions, the surface is suitable

for the application of most generic types ofcoatings.

Dry FilmThickness

NA

Solids Content NA

TheoreticalCoverage Rate

One 55 gallon drum at a 10:1 ratio can cleanapproximately 150,000 sq.ft.

VOC Values As supplied: 0.4 lbs/gal (48 g/l)

Substrates & Surface Preparation

General Remove all extremely heavy deposits ofgrease, dirt, etc. from the surface by scrapwith a putty or broad knife. Can be usedclean painted or unpainted steel, galvansteel, stainless steel and other non-ferrmetals, and concrete surfaces.

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Surface Cleaner3

April 2003 replaces September 2001

o the best of our knowledge the technical data contained herein is true and accurate on the date of publication and is subject to change without prior notice. User must contact Carboline Company toerify correctness before specifying or ordering. No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied. We guarantee our products to conform to Carboline quality control. We assume no responsibility foroverage, performance or injuries resulting from use. Liability, if any, is limited to replacement of products. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY CARBOLINE,XPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Carboline is a registeredademark of Carboline Company.

Application Equipment

App licati onGeneral)

Apply using brush or spray. Cover the surface tobe cleaned completely with Surface Cleaner 3solution. Heavy deposits may require a soak-intime of 10-15 minutes. A light scrubbing orbrushing action will decrease cleaning time andmay be required to remove the heaviestdeposits.

After use, rinse the area thoroughly with cleanpotable pressurized water. Where surfaces areto be painted following cleaning, leave theSurface Cleaner 3 on long enough so that nobeads of water (water break) remain after rinse-off.

Mixing & Thinning

Mixing Use full strength for the most difficultcontainment removal. May be diluted up to 10parts of potable water to 1 part Surface Cleaner3, depending upon the nature of the contaminantto be removed and the type of surface coating

present.

Cleanup & Safety

Cleanup Use Thinner #2.

afety Read and follow all caution statements on thisproduct data sheet and on the MSDS for thisproduct. Employ normal workmanlike safetyprecautions. Use adequate ventilation and weargloves or use protective cream on face andhands if hypersensitive. Keep container closedwhen not in use.

Application Conditions

Condition Material Surface Ambient Humidity

Normal60-85F

(16-29C)

60-85F

(16-29C)

60-90F

(16-32C)0-80%

Minimum40F

(4C)

35F

(-1C)

35F

(-1C)0%

Maximum100F

(43C)

125F

(52C)

110F

(43C)95%

Packaging, Handling & Storage

Shipping Weight(Approximate)

5 Gallons48 lbs (22 kg)

55 Gallons538 lbs (245 kg)

Flash Point (Setaflash) >212F (93C)

Storage (General) Store Indoors. Keep from Freezing

Storage Temperature& Humidity

40 -110F (4-43C)0-95% Relative Humidity

Shelf Life Min. 36 months at 75F (24C)

*Shelf Li fe: (actual stated shelf life) when kept atrecommended storage conditions and in originalunopened containers.