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| Brand | Base | Product Number | Application Technique/Temperature | Type of Mold | Features | Yields |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Permanent Release XTEND® | Solvent-based | 1080 | Wipe on. NO Wipe off. Apply at ambient mold up to 450°F/232°C. | FRP, Metal | Good for high production parts with gel coat “A” side release for RTM and bagging For polyester and vinyl ester | High gloss |
| Semi-Permanent Release XTEND® | Solvent-based | 1140HS 838 |
Wipe on/Wipe off for very high gloss. Wipe on/Let dry for good gloss. Apply at ambient or up to 150°F/66°C. Mold up to 450°F/232°C. | FRP, Metal | Easy application. Self-cleaning. Applies easily on warm molds too. Good for high production parts with gel coat “A” side release for RTM and bagging For polyester and vinyl ester; preferred for molding epoxy. | High gloss |
| Semi-Permanent Release XTEND® | Solvent-based | 859 | Spray on at ambient or up to 150°F/66°C. Can also be wiped on. Mold up to 450°F/232°C. | FRP, Metal | High gloss spray for large gel coated parts | High gloss |
| Semi-Permanent Release XTEND® | Solvent-based | 19RSS | Wipe on or spray on at ambient or up to 180°F/80°C. Mold up to 450°F/232°C | FRP, Epoxy, Metal | Long lasting, durable Release. Good for non-gelcoated parts and “B” side of molds in RTM and bagging. Can be used for compression molding. Can be used to protect and extend life of flexible bags. | Medium cosmetics |
| Polymeric Release MoldWiz® | Solvent-based | F-57/NC | Apply at ambient temperature. | FRPMetal | Fluoropolymer capable of providing multiple releases | High gloss if wet polished |
| Polymeric Release MoldWiz® | Solvent-based | F-57/NA | Wipe on/wet polish. | FRPMetal | Lower slip than most semi-perms Sometimes preferred for epoxy or other gelcoats that fisheye or wet poorly. | High gloss if wet polished |
| Polymeric Release MoldWiz® | Water-based | WB-2700 | Spray or wipe on at ambient or elevated temperature up to 350°F/177°C. Sacrificial release. Can be diluted. | All, except porous absorbent materials like wood | Good release for epoxy and many other thermoset resins. Not recommended for polyurethane. Good choice for compression molding | Low-medium gloss |
| Polymeric Release MoldWiz® | Water-based | 985JB | Dilute and apply by spraying or wiping. Sacrificial release. 50% concentrate. | 100% water-based release for SMC/BMC No interference in painting or bonding | Med-high gloss | |
| Polymeric Release MoldWiz® | Water-based | JB5 | 5% solution; ready to use. | 100% water-based release for SMC/BMC No interference in painting or bonding | Med-high gloss |