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North America – Product Disclaimer


Product Disclaimer

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General Notice
Water-Resistive Barrier
STYROFOAM™ Brand Extruded Polystyrene Foam Insulation
Dow Polyisocyanurate Insulation
Polyurethane Foam Insulation, Sealants and Adhesives
Working Walkable Surface/Fall Protection
Moisture/Mold Statement

General Notice
NOTICE: No freedom from any patent owned by Dow or others is to be inferred. Because use conditions and applicable laws may differ from one location to another and may change with time, Customer is responsible for determining whether products and the information in this document are appropriate for Customer's use and for ensuring that Customer's workplace and disposal practices are in compliance with applicable laws and other government enactments. Dow assumes no obligation or liability for the information in this document. NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN EXCEPT FOR ANY APPLICABLE WRITTEN WARRANTIES SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED BY DOW. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.

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Water-Resistive Barrier
NOTICE: Changes to the International Residential Code require the installation of a water-resistive barrier (WRB) within most exterior wall assemblies in residential construction. The following Dow insulated sheathing products qualify as a WRB when installed according to the installation instructions developed for "installation of foam sheathing as a weather-resistive barrier": STYROFOAMâ„¢ DURAMATEâ„¢ Plus, STYROFOAMâ„¢ Residential Sheathing, STYROFOAMâ„¢ Tongue and Groove, STYROFOAM SISâ„¢, STYROFOAMâ„¢ Square Edge, STYROFOAMâ„¢ Residing Board, STYROFOAMâ„¢ High Performance Underlayment, THERMAXâ„¢ Sheathing, TUFF-Râ„¢ and Super TUFF-Râ„¢ and therefore do not require the use of a building paper or a housewrap as a WRB. When a WRB is not needed, these Dow foam sheathings may be installed according to standard installation instructions for foam sheathing from Dow. Be sure products and installation instructions meet code requirements for your particular location. Note: STYROFOAMâ„¢ WEATHERMATEâ„¢ and STYROFOAMâ„¢ WEATHERMATEâ„¢ Plus Housewraps have already qualified as water-resistive alternatives to the prescribed felt (see Evaluation Reports NER-593 and NER-640 for approved alternative).

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STYROFOAM™ Brand Extruded Polystyrene Foam Insulation
CAUTION: This product is combustible. Protect from high heat sources. A protective barrier or thermal barrier may be required as specified in the appropriate building code. For more information, consult MSDS, call Dow at 1-866-583-BLUE (2583) or contact your local building inspector. In an emergency, call 1-989-636-4400 in the U.S. or 1-519-339-3711 in Canada.

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Dow Polyisocyanurate Insulation
CAUTION: This product is combustible and shall only be used as specified by the local building code with respect to flame spread classification and to the use of a suitable thermal barrier. For more information, consult MSDS, call Dow at 1-866-583-BLUE (2583) or contact your local building inspector. In an emergency, call 1-989-636-4400.

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Polyurethane Foam Insulation, Sealants and Adhesives


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FROTH-PAKâ„¢ Polyurethane Spray Foam contains isocyanate, hydrofluorocarbon blowing agent and polyol. Read the instructions and Material Safety Data Sheets carefully before use. Wear protective clothing, gloves, goggles or safety glasses, and proper respiratory protection. Supplied air or an approved air-purifying respirator equipped with an organic vapor sorbent and a particle filter may be required to maintain exposure levels below ACGIH, OSHA, WEEL or other applicable limits. Provide adequate ventilation. Contents under pressure.

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GREAT STUFFâ„¢ products contain isocyanate and a flammable blowing agent. Read the label and Material Safety Data Sheet carefully before use. Eliminate all sources of ignition before use. Wear gloves, and safety glasses or goggles. Provide adequate ventilation or wear proper respiratory protection. Contents under pressure.

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GREAT STUFF PROâ„¢, ENERFOAMâ„¢ and ENERBONDâ„¢ sealant and adhesive products contain isocyanate and a flammable blowing agent. Read the label and Material Safety Data Sheet carefully before use. Eliminate all sources of ignition before use. Wear gloves, and safety glasses or goggles. Provide adequate ventilation or wear proper respiratory protection. Contents under pressure.

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GREAT STUFF PROâ„¢ Gun Cleaner is flammable and contains acetone and propane. Read the label and Material Safety Data Sheet carefully before use. Eliminate all sources of ignition before use. Wear gloves, and goggles or safety glasses. Provide adequate ventilation or wear proper respiratory protection. Contents under pressure.

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INSTA STIKâ„¢ Quik Set and TILE BONDâ„¢ adhesive products contain isocyanate and a hydrofluorocarbon blowing agent. Read the label and Material Safety Data Sheet carefully before use. Wear gloves, and goggles or safety glasses. Provide adequate ventilation or wear proper respiratory protection. Contents under pressure.

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STYROFOAMâ„¢ Brand Spray Polyurethane Foam contains isocyanate, hydrofluorocarbon blowing agent and polyol. Read the instructions and Material Safety Data Sheets carefully before use. Wear protective clothing, gloves, goggles and proper respiratory protection. Supplied air or an approved air-purifying respirator equipped with an organic vapor sorbent and a particle filter is required to maintain exposure levels below ACGIH, OSHA, WEEL or other applicable limits. Provide adequate ventilation. Contents under pressure. STYROFOAMâ„¢ Brand SPF should be installed by a trained SPF applicator.

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Working Walkable Surface/Fall Protection
WARNING: Rigid foam insulation does not constitute a working walkable surface or qualify as a fall protection product.

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Moisture/Mold Statement
Building and/or construction practices unrelated to building materials could greatly affect moisture and the potential for mold formation. No material supplier including Dow can give assurance that mold will not develop in any specific system.

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Dow Building Solutions : North America