Water-Based Mold Release Agents
Water-based mold release agents are typically emulsions of active ingredients and may be dilutable, allowing molders to tailor the coating to their needs. Water-based mold release agents are generally less expensive than solvent-based equivalents, shipping costs are also reduced, and they present fewer safety and housekeeping issues. Water-based release agents are generally preferred in applications with temperature to facilitate drying but can also be used at ambient temperature in some cases. McLube offers semi-permanent and sacrificial water-based mold release agents as well as solvent-water hybrids to facilitate drying. If you are interested in trialing a water-based release agent, our product specialists can help you determine if water-based release agents will benefit your process and assist with product selection, dilution, testing and application methods.
Benefits of Water-Based Mold Release
- Ideal for medium/high-temp molding conditions
- Dilutions provide cost savings and more control over release properties
- Cheaper than most solvent-based alternatives
- Less hazardous
- Reduced shipping costs
- Operator-safe, no foul odors
- VOC-free
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