Release agent


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release agent

[ri′lēs ‚ā·jənt]
(materials)
A lubricant, such as wax or silicone oil, used to coat a mold cavity to prevent the molded piece from sticking when removed. Also known as mold release; parting agent.

Release agent

A substance that is applied to formwork in order to prevent adhesion between a concrete surface and the face of the form.

release agent

In formwork, any material that is used to prevent the bonding of concrete to a surface.
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Chemtrend has launched a new, biocompatible release agent for the manufacture of silicone rubber products for the medical industry.
Chemtrend launches new biocompatible release agent for medical rubber products
Water based mold release agent is the most commonly used type of mold release agent as it is environment friendly.
New Report Available: Mold Release Agents Market - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2020
Rolloff[R] 600 is a new sprayable release agent which, tests show, can improve productivity by up to 4 percent.
AAK Rolloff[R] 600 release agent
A synergistic effect was found by applying a very small quantity of a waterborne release agent on the PTFE coating, before every foam molding cycle.
Use of fluoropolymer permanent release coatings for molded polyurethane foam production
has developed Lusin Lub O 32 F, which acts as both a release agent and lubricant for processing PET preforms and films, thus eliminating the need for multiple products.
Release agent, lubricant for PET
SITTM has developed a concrete form release agent and asphalt release chemicals that they're marketing as a low-VOC's (volatile organic compounds), low-toxicity and a highly biodegradeable product that's a greener alternative to petroleum-based release agents.
Clean release: greentech company markets line of concrete, asphalt form release agents
With Lusin Alro OL 202 F, ChemTrend has introduced its first silicon-free, NSF-registered release agent specifically developed for use in the thermoplastics industry.
ChemTrend
Although purely insulating coatings can be provided, the simplest strategy to benefit from this new technology is to protect the existing mold release agent (base layer) with a thin top layer based on the nanoceramic binder.
Nonoceramic coatings improve aluminum permanent molding
FLAVORSEAL[R] Sure Release[TM] Netting is a tight weave netting with a premium release agent for superior peelability.
Tight weave netting
The invention provides an adhesive system comprising a blend of resin and a co-adhesive conjugated triglyceride drying oil acting as an internal release agent which is mixed with fibers for bonding composite panels such as oriented strand-board, particleboard, plywood, MDF, hardboard, and similar panels.
Co-adhesive system for bonding wood, fibers, or agriculture-based composite materials
RCAI (OTCBB:RCAA), a world leader in environmentally-friendly industrial release agents and lubricants, announced today that it is launching a new promotion of its eco-friendly release agent to help tackle diesel abuse in asphalt handling.
Money-Saving Product Tackles 'Widespread Diesel Abuse' in the Asphalt Industry and 'Guarantees Savings'
A high-performance release agent is offered for various applications in the rubber manufacturing industry.
Mold release agent

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