Product Information

Release
DOW CORNING® 2-5009
Emulsion

FEATURES Aqueous emulsion of polyalkyl, alkarylsiloxane

• Excellent for release of parts to be
coated, painted, bonded or plated
APPLICATION
• Emulsion stable to dilution and
shear • Moulding, casting and extrusion of aluminium and aluminium alloys.
• Efficient release agent (low
amounts required)
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Specification writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.
• Designed for easy formulation with Please contact your local Dow Corning sales representative prior to writing specifications
other release aids on this product.
• Designed for release of articles CTM* Parameter Unit Value
which require post-finishing
0176 Appearance Milky white
emulsion
0862 Non-volatile content % 54
0001 Specific gravity at 25°C/15.6°C g/ml 1.0
Emulsifier type Non-ionic/
anionic, non
APEO
Diluent Water
* CTM: Corporate Test Method, copies of CTMs are available on request.

DESCRIPTION
DOW CORNING 2-5009 Emulsion HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
has been specially formulated for a Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
wide variety of uses as a release
agent. The silicone oil phase is PRODUCT SAFETY
compatible with many organic INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR
finishing agents SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED.
(paints/coatings/adhesives). BEFORE HANDLING, READ
DOW CORNING 2-5009 Emulsion PRODUCT AND SAFETY DATA
can be recommended for the release SHEETS AND CONTAINER
of articles where post-finishing is LABELS FOR SAFE USE,
requested. PHYSICAL AND HEALTH
HAZARD INFORMATION. THE
HOW TO USE SAFETY DATA SHEET IS
AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL
Wipe, brush or spray the emulsion in
DOW CORNING SALES
diluted form. Recommended starting
REPRESENTATIVE.
dilution is 1:100 (DOW CORNING
2-5009 Emulsion to water). To
determine the best conditions of USABLE LIFE AND
dilution and application on a test STORAGE
sample before use. When stored at or below 50°C in the
original unopened containers, this
Post-finishing product has a usable life of 12 months
Cleaning of the moulded parts prior to from the date of production.
finishing is still recommended.
PACKAGING
This product is available in 25kg pails
and 200kg drums.

Samples are available in 1kg bottles.

LIMITATIONS
This product is neither tested nor
represented as suitable for medical or
pharmaceutical uses.

HEALTH AND
ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION
To support customers in their product
safety needs, Dow Corning has an
extensive Product Stewardship
organization and a team of Health,
Environment and Regulatory Affairs
specialists available in each area.

For further information, please

consult your local Dow Corning
representative.

WARRANTY
INFORMATION - PLEASE
READ CAREFULLY
The information contained herein is
offered in good faith and is believed
to be accurate. However, because
conditions and methods of use of our
products are beyond our control, this
information should not be used in
substitution for customer's tests to
ensure that Dow Corning's products
are safe, effective, and fully
satisfactory for the intended end use.
Dow Corning's sole warranty is that
the product will meet the
Dow Corning sales specifications in
effect at the time of shipment. Your
exclusive remedy for breach of such
warranty is limited to refund of
purchase price or replacement of any
product shown to be other than as
warranted. Dow Corning specifically
disclaims any other express or implied
warranty of fitness for a particular
purpose or merchantability. Unless
Dow Corning provides you with a
specific, duly signed endorsement of
fitness for use, Dow Corning
disclaims liability for any incidental
or consequential damages.
Suggestions of use shall not be taken
as inducements to infringe any patent.

2 21/09/1998 ® DOW CORNING is a registered trademark of Dow Corning Corporation.

Ref. no. 23-0502-01 DC 4016 ©1998-2001 Dow Corning Corporation. All rights reserved.