Data Sheet Weathered Membrane Cleaner EPDM and TPO Membrane Cleaner

PRODUCT OVERVIEW & FEATURES consistent color with no streaking and allow to dry. 3. Weld the cleaned material together with an appropriate Weathered Membrane Cleaner is used to clean both new hot air welder. and in-service EPDM membranes and TPO membranes prior to the welding process. It helps to loosen and remove Welding Aged Material dirt and other contaminants from the surface of the EPDM 1. Using a Scrub Pad and Weathered Membrane Cleaner, and TPO membranes and leaves a suitable surface for scrub the area to be welded. (The cleaner will become welding or the subsequent application of Single-Ply Primer white with membrane residue during this step of the Splice Wash. Weathered Membrane Cleaner should be procedure). used when preparing an adhesive splice. 2. Clean all residue from the area to be welded with a HP Splice Wipe (or equivalent). Advantages of Weathered Membrane Cleaner include: 3. Weld the cleaned material together with an appropriate • Cleans new and in-service EPDM and TPO membranes hot air welder. • Helps to loosen and remove dirt and other contaminants from membrane surfaces Note: Review current Viking Products Group Specifications • Gentler to membranes than other available solvents and Details for specific application requirements.

APPLICATION WARNINGS & LIMITATIONS

EPDM • Warning! Harmful if swallowed. Flammable liquid. May Remove as much loose material as possible from the be irritating to skin and eyes. membrane surface where the adhesive or pressure- • Wash thoroughly after handling sensitive product will be applied by brooming or wiping • Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use the area with a dry rag. Extreme conditions of accumulated of solvent resistant gloves and safety glasses dirt may require detergent and water cleaning (rinse area recommended thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry). • Keep away from heat, sparks, motors and open flame • Do not smoke while using Saturate a clean Scrub Pad (or equivalent) with Weathered • Keep lid closed when not in use Membrane Cleaner. Scrub the area in a circular motion. • Keep out of reach of children. Continue to clean the area, changing wipes frequently, • If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Call physician until the surface is a consistent matte black color with immediately. no streaking. Additional cleaning is required at factory • In case of eye contact, flush with water for at least 15 seams (scrub parallel to the seam). Allow to dry. Apply minutes. Pliobond Splice Adhesive or Single-Ply Primer Splice • In case of skin contact, wash with soap and water. If Wash according to product instructions and/or roofing irritation develops, call physician. system specification. • Avoid breathing vapors • Keep container closed when not in use. Use with TPO adequate ventilation. If inhaled, move to fresh air. If not Weathered Membrane Cleaner may be used to remove breathing, perform artificial respiration. If breathing is construction dirt or to prepare aged TPO membrane prior difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician immediately. to welding. The aged membrane procedure should be • During application, efforts must be made to prevent utilized when the initial wiping of the membrane with a fumes from entering the building via air ventilation wipe saturated with the Weathered Membrane Cleaner is ducts. Do not place open containers or mix adhesive not sufficient to produce an effective weld. Typically, the near fresh air intake units. When possible, shut down membrane may be welded up to 6 months to a year with the standard cleaning method; however, each project will vary due to differences in exposure to UV and dirt.

Removal of Construction Dirt 3812 East 91st Street • Cleveland,OH 44105 1. Saturate a clean Scrub Pad (or equivalent) with Fax: (800) 350-2307 Phone: (800) 350-2142 Weathered Membrane Cleaner. www.vikingpg.com 2. Wipe the area to be cleaned until the membrane is a © Viking Products Group 2018 Data Sheet Weathered Membrane Cleaner EPDM and TPO Membrane Cleaner

or seal off the closest units. • In case of fire, handle as a solvent or gasoline fire. Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide or foam fire extinguishers. Water fog or spray may be used to smother the fire and cool containers. Do not use a solid stream of water to fight fire because it can scatter and spread the fire.

DATA & TESTING

Color Clear

Solids 0%

Flash Point 55oF (13oC)

Boiling Point 246oF (119oC)

VOC 755 g/l

Coverage Assume 400 sq. ft. (37.2 sq. meters) (one surface) per gallon

Packaging 5 gallon (18.9 liter) 1 gallon (3.8 liter)

*Depends on the age of the membrane and the amount of dirt and debris on the surface

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