EVO-STIK Adhesive Cleaner A SOLVENT BASED CLEANER Fact Sheet No.: TDS00087 Date: 15 September 2015 YOUR SMART ADVANTAGES Storage/Shelf Life Store for up to 24 months when stored in the original, unopened Toluene free packaging under dry conditions within the temperature range of Suitable for most impervious surface +15C to +30C. Cleans adhesive from equipment Odour Sweet TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DATA (Approx.) USES EVO-STIK Adhesive Cleaner is a mixture of solvents for Flash Point -25C cleaning the residue from solvented adhesives. EVO-STIK Adhesive Cleaner can tackle wet or dry adhesive and even Coverage 5 to 10m per litre approx. small areas of old adhesive can be removed. It is ideal for cleaning substrates prior to bonding, in DIRECTIONS FOR USE particular rubber, metals and many other impervious IMPORTANT: Before using EVO-STIK Adhesive Cleaner refer surfaces. It is also ideal to clean adhesive from equipment to the relevant Health & Safety Data Sheet, available at and to remove small dried deposits of contact adhesives www.bostik.co.uk. from surfaces. It is also possible to dilute EVO-STIK 528 Contact Adhesive and EVO-STIK Impact Adhesive for PREPARATION priming very porous substrates. To prime, dilute 50:50 1. Always test the effects of the cleaner on an unseen or test area to determine its suitability it may damage adhesive and cleaner. some sensitive surfaces. EVO-STIK Adhesive Cleaner is not suitable for use on 2. Open any windows and doors to ensure good polystyrene, cellulose paint, vinyl, and rayon fabrics. ventilation. Push down and unscrew to remove cap, puncture silver seal using sharp object such as a screwdriver. Ensure container is properly sealed after PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS use. Colour Colourless APPLICATION 3. Wearing gloves use cloths made into pads and moisten Form Mobile liquid them with the cleaner. Use the pad to wipe over the adhesive to be removed. Specific Gravity 0.84 approx. 4. In the case of rubbers, particularly black rubbers, some of the black may appear on the cloth this is normal. Composition Mixture of solvents: Ethyl Acetate, Ketones & Alkanes 5. Always repeat the process with another clean pad moistened with cleaner. Product Code 30811682 250 ml x 12 6. For removing larger areas of adhesive it is best to use a 30811681 5 litres x 1 new cloth at frequent intervals. Bostik Limited, Common Road, Stafford, ST16 3EH, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 1785 272625 www.bostik.co.uk Bostik, Evo-Stik & Sealocrete are registered trademarks of Bostik Ltd. Page 1 of 3 7. The use of a number of washings with small quantities of cleaner is far more efficient than a single large washing. 8. Leave cloths outside until fully dry before disposal. Removal of Dried Adhesive: 9. Always try to minimise the amount of cleaner used. 10. Therefore attempt to remove the bulk of the material to be cleaned by mechanical means as this will drastically reduce the amount of cleaner required. N.B This cleaner is not designed to remove old deposits of adhesive from ceilings, walls and floors. The cleaner cannot stay in contact with the adhesive long enough to soften the deposits before the solvent runs away or evaporates. Priming very Porous Substrates: 11. Only prepare enough for immediate use. 12. Dilute EVO-STIK 528, EVO-STIK 613 or EVO-STIK Impact Adhesive (see separate product data sheets) with an, approximately, equal volume of EVO-STIK Adhesive in a clean container. Dispose of any leftover mixture. 13. Always add cleaner to adhesive, slowly, with gentle stirring. 14. Stir well. PRECAUTIONS IN USE Work in a very well-ventilated area and avoid breathing the vapours. Ensure that any source or potential source of ignition is removed / isolated. Always test the effects of the cleaner on an unseen or test area to determine its suitability it may damage some sensitive surfaces. Always try to use the minimum amount of cleaner/solvent. Always wear gloves and safety glasses. EVO-STIK Adhesive Cleaner is not suitable for use on polystyrene, cellulose paint, vinyl, and rayon fabrics. For any application not covered please contact Technical Services on +44 (0)1785 272625 or visit www.bostik.co.uk for advice. Recommendations and suggestions are for guidance only, since conditions of use are completely beyond our control. For health and safety instruction, first aid measures and spillage and disposal instructions, see separate Health and Safety Data Sheet for EVO-STIK Adhesive Cleaner, available at www.bostik.co.uk. BOSTIK HOTLINE Smart help +44 (0) 1785 272625 Bostik Limited, Common Road, Stafford, ST16 3EH, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 1785 272625 www.bostik.co.uk Bostik, Evo-Stik & Sealocrete are registered trademarks of Bostik Ltd. Page 2 of 3