Release Agents
This comparison chart lists the different properties of these products below, what they can be used on and the surface finishes.
Stoner: Urethane Mold Release E236 Aerosol
Improves molding efficiency in many processes including injection, pour cast, and extrusion molding. Economical - a light coating produces best results.
Size: 341g Net.
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Stoner: Rocket Release E302 Aerosol
Stoner E302 Rocket Release is an extremely versatile release agent which is generally acceptable for applications where food grade release is required. In many applications, Rocket Release is considered to be the "most paintable" release agent available when molding plastics and similar materials.
Size: 341g Net.
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Stoner: Rapid Release A324 Aerosol
Stoner A324 Rapid Release is specially formulated to release molded silicone rubber, thermoset plastics, rubber, and similar materials. Provides a long lasting, thin-layer from metal, plastic, rubber and even silicone rubber molds. Stoner Rapid Release provides a superior surface finish on cast parts and allows delicate, complex parts to easily release from flexible molds.
Size: 227g Net
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Gensil: 605 Paintable Mold Release Aerosol
Size: 300g Net.
Pure Lube Mold Soap Liquid
A versatile lubricant for use as a mold separator on Gypsum and Plaster. Can be used full strength or diluted with water.
Size: 100gm, 500gm, 1kg, 5kg
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Petroleum Jelly
Multi purpose Food grade release agent. Can be used on silicone, urethanes, gypsum plaster and when body casting. Hot water can be added to melt and produce a thin surface slurry that can be brushed or polished into a mold.Size: 100gm, 400gm
Vinyl Strippable Spray
This product allows the user to laminate fibreglass moulds directly onto wet clay. Can also be used over clay as a protective barrier when applying silicone to prevent inhibition of materials. The Vinyl Spray is applied to the clay surface as a barrier coat to seal in any moisture from the clay sculpt or walls. Use in conjunction with a suitable release agent such as J-Wax. The Vinyl Spray also imparts some protective properties to the sculpt while the moulds are being produced.
Size: 400g can
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J-Wax Aerosol
J-Wax is a specially formulated wax release agent specifically designed for releasing polyurethane, polyester, epoxy and other plastics cast from various types of molds. Special Properties: Low mold build up; Easy release; good sealing of porous surfaces.Apply a thin coat, let dry approx an hour before applying second coat.
Size: 400ml Can.
Data Sheet - MSDS Aerosol - MSDS Liquid
PVA Mold Release Liquid
PVA is a special formula release agent for the Fibreglass Industry. This product is designed to prevent lamination of the product to the mold, in preventing the mechanical or chemical bonding of the molded material to the surface of the mold. PVA is a film forming solution, which places a positive barrier between the mold and the product or component. PVA may be used on smooth, hard surfaces or on other surfaces in tandem with wax style mold releases such as J-Wax.Size: 500ml, 1ltr, 5ltr.
Data Sheet - MSDS
GM Foam Mold Release
GM Foam Mold Release is especially designed for use in foam latex molds. A thin coating of GM Foam Mold Release should be brushed onto the interior mold surfaces of both positive and negative, and allowed to dry thoroughly. Do NOT use GM Foam Mold Release on Hot or warm molds due to excessive moisture absorption. Excess release can be whisked away with a dry brush.
Size: 100gm, 500gm
Norski Mold Release Wax
Norski Mold Release Wax is a soft general purpose wax for industrial applications and on molds in the Reinforced Fibreglass Market.Size: 125ml.
Industrial Talc
TopMark's Industrial Talc is classed as technical grade, can be used as an extender, filler pigment, in paint, rubber, ink, and plastics, and as a mold release.This Industrial Talc is not to be used as body talc, dusting powder etc.
May be used as a mold release for modeling clay push molds. Talc can be lightly brushed into interior mold surfaces of both positive and negative, taking care not to fill fine detail, to reduce surface tension of poured urethane and urethane foam reducing air bubbles in cured resin.
Pure white to grey powder with pearly lustre; insoluble in water; no odour; slippery feel; high resistance to heat. Talc is native hydrous magnesium silicate.
Size: 500gm, 2kg, 5kg, 25kg.