DOWSIL™ R-40 Universal Cleaner is a professional ready-to-use cleaning solvent for preparing non-porous substrates before silicone sealant application. The product is used for cleaning glass, metal profiles, plastics and other non-porous surfaces in structural glazing, insulating glass, window and door systems.
Main information:
Manufacturer: DOW / DOWSIL™
Product type: universal surface cleaner
Application: cleaning non-porous substrates before sealing
Use: glass / metal / plastics
Status: ready to use
Documents: TDS / SDS
Key benefits
• Ready-to-use cleaner for professional surface preparation.
• Suitable for many non-porous substrates.
• Quick evaporation and colourless appearance.
• Easy to apply using the two-cloth cleaning method.
• Helps ensure a clean surface before silicone sealant application.
Applications
• Cleaning glass surfaces.
• Preparing metal profiles.
• Cleaning plastics and other non-porous substrates.
• Structural glazing systems.
• Insulating glass, window and door production or installation processes.
Technical information
Colour: colourless
Specific gravity at 23 °C: 0.79
Viscosity at 23 °C: 2 cSt
Usable life: 4 years
Packaging: standard industrial container sizes
Important to know
Before use, read the SDS, product label and manufacturer’s recommendations.
Need a surface cleaner before sealing work?
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Inquiry
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Technical documentation
Download the product TDS / PDF for detailed technical information.