Product Name
Devcon Liquid Release Agent 1 Pint 19600
Brief Description
Devcon Liquid Release Agent 19600 is a silicone-based liquid release agent designed to prevent epoxies and urethane compounds from adhering to various surfaces. It forms a protective barrier between a molding surface and the substrate, facilitating clean separation of cured parts from molds and patterns.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Mold making and casting processes- Preventing adhesion of epoxies and urethanes to patterns or mold surfaces- Facilitating easy part removal from molds and fixtures in casting and tooling- Industrial fabrication, manufacturing, and assembly requiring non-stick surfaces- Preventing adhesion on machined and cast metal parts- Use with urethane liquid rubber, liquid plastic products, epoxy resin, polyester resins, RTV silicones, and thermoplastic polymers- Preventing adhesion of freshly placed concrete to forming surfaces
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Mold Making/ Casting- General Manufacturing- Metal Fabrication- Plastic Fabrication- Concrete- Artist, Artisan- Distributers & Resellers- Industrial Supply
Special and Unique Features
- Silicone-type liquid release agent- Produces a high-gloss finish on cast resin surfaces- Facilitates the accurate duplication of intricate details- Multi-use performance, providing multiple releases per application- Easy application by wiping on with a lint-free cloth for a thin, even coating- Dries quickly upon application
Key Properties
- **Chemical Composition:** Silicone oil- **Color:** Clear- **Form:** Liquid- **Flash Point:** > -7.2 °C (19°F)- **Service Temperature:** 12.7 °C to 32.2 °C (55 °F to 90 °F)- **Specific Gravity:** 0.72- **Components:** 1 part- **Release Agent Type:** Sacrificial
Surface Compatibility
- Metal surfaces- Plastics- Concrete- Rubber surfaces- Porous castings- Alloys- For porous materials like plaster or wood, sealing the surface is recommended before application
Known backups / known substitutes
- Universal™ Mold Release (Smooth-On)- Ease Release™ series (e.g., 200, 205, 2831, 400, 700)- MACWAX- AquaCon (water-based for concrete/gypsum)- In & Out II (water-soluble for concrete/gypsum)- One Step (sealer/release)- Sonite Wax (paste wax)- SuperSeal (sealing agent)- Petroleum Jelly- SupraleasePTR, UltraleasePET- Kiwi neutral shoe polish- Johnson's paste wax- Beeswax- Crisco shortening- McLube 1700L aerosol mold release agent- Chapstick
Comparison Note
Devcon Liquid Release Agent 19600 is a silicone-based, sacrificial release agent. While effective for many applications, other types of release agents exist, including semi-permanent formulations that chemically bond to the mold surface for multiple releases, water-based, solvent-based, and wax-based non-silicone options. The choice of release agent often depends on the specific molding material (e.g., polyurethanes, epoxies, rubber compounds, thermoplastics) and the desired application frequency.
