Dow Corning Corp. Re-Validates Liquid Sealant

Words: Dan KamysDow Corning recently submitted 795 Silicone Building Sealant for re-validation to the Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute (SWR Institute) Liquid Sealants Validation Program. The product passed when tested using third-party verification to certify that the product not only consistently meets the design specifications, but also performs to industry standards.

The product was tested by DL Laboratories Inc. for conformance to ASTM C 719 and ASTM C 661. For more information about the validation program or any other validated product, contact SWR Institute Headquarters at 816-472-7974, or visit www.swrionline.org.
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