Finding the best release agent suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
Reviews
1. Sprayway SW946 Silicone Spray and Release Agent, 11 oz
Feature
Makes tables and other areas slippery, allowing your fabric to sail over the surface smoothlySpray on metal, glass, rubber or plastic quilting surfaces, even painted finishes and fabric
Protects material and preserves equipment
Heat-stable silicone release agent
NSF registered
Colorless, non-staining
Description
Sullivans Silicone Spray For Sewing is an heat stable silicon release agent. Warning: Harmful or fatal if swallowed flammable. Contents under pressure.2. Mann Release Technologies Ease Release 200 14 fl. oz.
Feature
Mann Ease Release 200 Aerosol Clear Mold Release SprayWill release polyurethane elastomers, epoxy resin, polyester resins, RTV silicones, rubber, and thermoplastic polymers
Excellent release. Effective on urethane, silicone and metal molds.
Easy to Apply. Fast Drying.
Effective over a broad temperature range from 70F to 500F
Description
Ease Release 200 is an excellent general purpose release agent for making molds and casting parts. This product will release polyurethane elastomers, polyurethane foam, epoxy resin, polyester resins, platinum silicones, rubber and thermoplastic polymers. Ease release 200 is effective on aluminum, chrome, platinum silicone, epoxy, rubber and steel molds.Ease Release 200 is easy to apply, fast drying and effective over a broad temperature range from 70F to 500F.3. Smooth-On Universal Mold Release 14 fl. oz.
Feature
Formulated especially for mold making and casting, Universal Mold Release works well with most urethane liquid rubber and liquid plastic products.Universal Mold Release improves molding efficiency for a variety of casting applications and will lengthen the life of your production mold.
It will release mold rubbers from properly prepared models and easily releases a variety of casting materials (epoxies, Smooth-On liquid plastics, etc.) from cured rubber molds.
Using a silicone rubber mold without release agent limits the production life. Universal mold release will more than double the production life of the mold if you are casting urethane resin.
If you are using a urethane rubber mold and casting urethane resin, you must use a release agent to facilitate demold.
Description
If you've ever been to the movies, admired a piece of sculpture, marveled at detailed architectural ornamentation or used a telephone; then you've encountered the handiwork of people who use Smooth-On rubbers, plastics, foams and other products to turn their ideas into 3-dimensional reality.Universal Mold Release Agent is formulated especially for mold making and casting, and works well with most liquid rubber and liquid plastic products. It will release mold rubbers (such as polyurethanes and polysulfides) from properly prepared models. Sealing porous models (wood, plaster, concrete) or certain modeling clays (containing water or sulfur) with Smooth-On SuperSeal or other sealer may be necessary.
Universal Mold Release is effective over a broad temperature range from 70F to 500F.
Features
If using silicone rubber, seal model surface with SuperSeal only. Do not use Universal Mold Release. Universal Mold Release also easily releases a variety of casting materials (epoxies, Smooth-On liquid plastics, etc.) from cured rubber molds. This product has a limited shelf life and should be used as soon as possible. Properly used, Universal Mold Release improves molding efficiency for a variety of casting applications and will actually lengthen the life of your production mold.
4. CRC 03300 Silicone Mold Release Spray, (Net Fill Weight 12 oz) 16oz Aerosol can.
Feature
Used for a variety of applications including injection molding, compression molding, blow molding, and extrudingMultiple part releases per application
Ideal for hot or cold molds
Medium duty silicone content of 3.5 percent
Non-staining, non-corrosive and fast drying
Effective temperature range 35F to 600F
Description
CRC General Purpose Silicone Mold Release is suitable for most applications where post-mold painting is not required. This product has a medium duty silicone content (3-1/2 percent) and is a rapid dry, anti-stick mold release agent suitable for cold and hot molds. CRC General Purpose Silicone Mold Release prevents sticking, which increases the life of dies and molds, improves product surface finishes and reduces production times. Excellent for use in injection and compression molding of ABS, acetal, acrylic, epoxy resins, HDPE, Noryl, nylon, Polyproplyene, polysulfone, and wax. Also for use in blow molding, extruders, foundries and investment castings. Prevents Sticking to increase the life of dies and molds, improve product surface finishes and reduce production times. Rapid Dry, anti-stick mold release agent suitable for cold and hot molds. Effective Temperature Range of 35 to 600 degrees F. 3-1/2 percent Solids provide excellent general-purpose lubrication. Low Odor, non-staining and non-corrosive. Meets FDA Regulation 21 CFR 175.300 (release agent) and 21 CFR 178.3570 (lubricant, incidental food contact). Meets 1998 USDA Guidelines for use in meat and poultry plants.5. Environmental Technology 33900 Mold Release and Conditioner, 4 Ounce
Feature
Solvent FreeOdorless
Convenient pump spray
Use with easycast casting epoxy and castin' craft casting resin
Extends the life of your molds
Description
Castin' Craft Mold Release/Conditioner is used to release molds when casting with Castin' Craft Polyester Casting Resin or EasyCast Clear Casting Epoxy. We recommend Mold Release/Conditioner as a release agent and to clean, condition and extend the life of your molds.6. CRC Lecithin Mold Release, 12 oz Aerosol Can, Clear
Feature
No special cleaning before part decorationColorless, odorless, non-staining and non-corrosive
Meets FDA regulation 21 CFR 175.300 (release agent)
Long lasting mold release for fast, easy part removal
Provides smooth, dry, non-toxic film
Non-silicone, vegetable-based
Description
CRC Lecithin Mold Release is suitable for most applications where post-mold parts will be painted, stenciled, glued, bonded, laminated, hot-stamped or metalized. This product is a food-approved, vegetable based, non-silicone mold release. The rapid dry, anti-stick formula is suitable for cold and hot molds. CRC Lecithin Mold Release prevents sticking, which increases the life of dies and molds, improves product surface finishes and reduces production times. Excellent for use in injection and compression molding of ABS, acetal, acrylic, nylon, polycarbonate, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polysulfone, and rubber. Also for use on plastic wrap equipment, gaskets and seals. Prevents sticking to increase the life of dies and molds, improve product surface finishes and reduce production times. Rapid dry, anti-stick mold release agent suitable for cold and hot molds. Vegetable-based Lecithin is a non-silicone, food approved release. Completely Compatible with secondary operations where parts must be painted, stenciled, glued, bonded, laminated, hot stamped or metalized. (No special cleaning required before part decoration.) 3-1/2 percent Solids provide excellent general purpose lubrication up to 500 degrees F. Colorless, Odorless, non-staining and non-corrosive. Meets FDA Regulation 21 CFR 175.300 (release agent). Meets 1998 USDA Guidelines for use in meat and poultry plants.7. Dent Out Release Agent for Glue & Dent Pullers 2oz Refill for Crossbar Cone T Handle Kits
Feature
Refills for all 3 Dent Out Kits: Crossbar, Cone and T Handle.Safely removes the glue from your vehicles paint surface.
2oz Refill Bottle
Only need to use a few drops each time.
Made in USA