Mold Releases

Slide makes the choosing easier

We know the right mold release, with the right formulation, is critical to your productivity. Slide Products helps you make it easier to choose. Simply review the chart below and pick the product with the characteristics that are critical to you, and also work well with the resin you are going to use.

Free samples make testing easier

Slide also knows the proof of effectiveness is right at the mold. So we offer you free samples to test in your plant, so you can try it before you buy it. Once you choose the releases you feel are right for you, call your local distributor, go to www.SlideProducts.com, or contact Slide Products customer service at 1-800-323-6433 to get your free samples or additional assistance in choosing the right release for you.

Indicates most recommended.

E/S water-based silicone 44312

E/S water-based lecithin 44512

Heavy-Duty Mold Release and Pin Lube 54912

DFL Dry Film Lube 41112N

Quick Paintable 44712E

Polycarbonate 41412N

Water Soluble 41212N

Quick Silicone 44612E

EconoMIST 41612N

Quick Lecithin 44812E

Zinc Stearate 41012N

Hi-Temp 1800 44110

Knock Out 46612N

Electronic 42712N

EpoxEase 40614

Mold Saver 42510

Paintable 40012N

Universal 42612H

MOLD RELEASE CHARACTERISTICS No chlorinated solvents Food-approved (silicone) Food-approved (non-silicone) Paintable Fast-acting solvent Will not interfere with bonding Ultrasonic welding compatible Recommended for medical molding MOLD RELEASE/RESIN RECOMMENDATION ABS Acetal Acrylic Epoxy & Phenolic Noryl Nylon Polycarbonate Polyester Polyethylene Polypropylene Polystyrene Polysulfone PVC Rubber Urethane Wax

Urethane 45812H

Thermoset 45414

Pure Eze 45712N

Silicone 40112N

DuraKote 41712

LMR 43512N

This release/resin recommendation chart is intended to be a general guide based on field testing performed over the last 58 years. Always pre-test any release with a particular resin. Mold configuration and condition can greatly affect part releaseability.

LIGHT DUTY MOLD RELEASES

MEDIUM DUTY MOLD RELEASES

WATERHEAVY DUTY MOLD BASED MOLD RELEASES RELEASES

SPECIALTY MOLD RELEASES

THERMOSET RELEASES

Most Popular Mold Releases

Light-Duty Releases
Looking for a little more economy in a mold release? Check out our light-duty releases. Theyll make your basic release applications more productive, and more economical.

LMR Lecithin Mold Release

No chlorinated solvents Paintable non-silicone formulation Food-approved lubricant(+++++) A direct food additive

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EconoMIST Mold Release

No chlorinated solvents Food-grade lubricant(++) NSF Category M1 Light duty silicone release UL recognized

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LMR is a non-silicone, fully paintable mold release. It is non-crazing and will not interfere with part bonding, heat sealing, laminating, ultrasonic welding or post-decorating. There is no build up on mold surfaces and minimal migration. Maximum operating temperature: 500F No. 43512N Net Wt. 11.5 oz.

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Contains the same high-quality ingredients as premium Silicone Release except formulated to be used for lightFA duty applications. For hard to release parts use No. 40112N Silicone Release. Maximum operating temperature: 600F No. 41612N Net Wt. 11.5 oz. No. 41635N 35 lb. aerosol cylinder
Recognized by Underwriters Laboratories

Medium-Duty Mold Releases

Are parts sticking? Is production bottlenecked at the mold? Our competitively priced, medium-duty releases will help parts drop cleanly, and production climb.

Quick Silicone Mold Release

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No chlorinated solvents Food-approved lubricant(++) Fast-drying on cold and hot molds

Paintable Mold Release

No chlorinated solvents Light-duty Get a perfect finish Paint, plate and hot-stamp over it No spalling & no fish-eyes

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Quick Silicone mold release is ideal for parts that are a little more challenging. It dries quickly and imparts a smooth, dry film so you can start molding immediately. Quick Silicone is food-approved for food machinery. Maximum operating temperature: 600F No. 44612E Net Wt. 12 oz. 44635E 35 lb. aerosol cylinder
Recognized by Underwriters Laboratories

Economical Paintable mold release requires no special cleaning. It will not interfere with part bonding, heat sealing, laminating, ultrasonic welding or post-decorating operations. You get perfect finishes every time and more cycles per can over other comparable releases. Maximum operating temperature: 650F No. 40012N Net Wt. 11.5 oz. No. 40035N 35 lb. aerosol cylinder
Recognized by Underwriters Laboratories

Quick Paintable Mold Release

No chlorinated solvents Paintable mold release Fast-drying on cold and hot molds Quick Paintable imparts a smooth, dry film, drying quickly so FA you can start molding immediately. Paintable release oil will not interfere with part bonding, heat sealing, laminating, ultrasonic welding or post-decorating. Maximum operating temperature: 650F No. 44712E Net Wt. 12 oz. No. 44735E 35 lb. aerosol cylinder

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Most Popular Mold Releases

Quick Lecithin Mold Release
No chlorinated solvents Paintable, non-silicone release Food-approved lubricant(+++++) Fast-drying on cold and hot molds

Polycarbonate 41412N Mold Release

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No chlorinated solvents Paintable release No crazing or blemishing

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Quick Lecithin imparts a smooth, dry film so you can begin production immediately. Lecithin is food-approved and paintable. Non-silicone formula will not interfere with part bonding, heat sealing, laminating, ultrasonic welding or post-decorating. Maximum operating temperature: 500F No. 44812E Net Wt. 12 oz. No. 44835E 35 lb. aerosol cylinder

FA Its all in the name.Polycarbonate mold release. Specially developed for polycarbonate resins, it will not interfere with part bonding, heat sealing, laminating, ultrasonic welding or post-decorating. Approved by Sabic for use with Lexan* resin.
Maximum operating temperature: 650F No. 41412N Net Wt. 12 oz. *Trademark of Sabic.
Recognized by Underwriters Laboratories

Universal Mold Release

Heavy-Duty Mold Releases

For your toughest applications, where you need the most effective release to keep parts from sticking, try one of our heavy-duty releases. Theyll keep your production flowing. Nonflammable aerosol formulations.

No chlorinated solvents Non-silicone paintable Food-approved lubricant(+++++) Use where parts must be painted, hot-stamped or metalized Colorless Universal is just that, a broad universal release that can be used on all thermoplastics, even more sensitive plastics. Approved as a direct food additive (+++++), Universal also meets certain requirements for molding medical products - contact us for details. Universal will not interfere with part bonding, heat sealing, laminating, ultrasonic welding or post-decorating. Maximum operating temperature: 600F No. 42612H Net Wt. 12 oz. No. 42605HB 5-gallon No. 42655HB 55-gallon

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Silicone Mold Release

No chlorinated solvents Food-approved lubricant(++) Faster molding & more production Approved for food packaging machinery Get more cycles per spray, more cycles per can, with Slides Silicone high-quality, pure silicone-oil mold release. Keeps the most challenging parts from hanging up and stalling production. Extremely effective for injection and compression molding. Maximum operating temperature: 600F No. 40112N Net Wt. 12 oz. No. 40105HB 5-gallon No. 40155HB 55-gallon
Recognized by Underwriters Laboratories

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Tip: How to properly lube ejector pinswatch the technical video!

There is an art to effectively lubricating ejector pins. Using the right lubricant on the front and back of the pins prevents lubricant from leaching out and contaminating parts. Watch the video and see which products work best, and how to apply them. Go to www.SlideProducts.com and improve your technique.

Specialty Mold Releases

DFL - Dry Film Lube (Fluorocarbon) Mold Release
No chlorinated solvents Formulated for deep draw molds Excellent for most rubber & thermoplastics including ABS, acetyl, nylon, vinyl, PVC Use it on phenolic & urethane Contains PTFE

Hi-Temp 1800 Mold Release

No chlorinated solvents Paintable, non-silicone For temperatures up to 1800F Contains Boron Nitride

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Effective release for glass work Bring on the heat. Hi-Temp 1800 is the perfect partner to maximize productivity with high-temperature resins. Formulated with Boron Nitride, Hi-Temp maintains its lubrication integrity, helping maximize productivity. It is also an excellent release for die-casting of low melting point metals such as lead, zinc and aluminum. Maximum operating temperature: 1800F No. 44110 Net Wt. 10 oz.

DFL is an excellent, fast-drying lubricant for injection FA molding where clarity and deep draw are important, especially with hard, brittle resins. Dry Film Lube (DFL) will not create hydraulic effect on deep drafted molds. Its dry formulation will not pick up dust or dirt and remains inert when exposed to corrosive reagents. Maximum operating temperature: 500F No. 41112N Net Wt. 12 oz. No. 41105HB 5-gallon size No. 41155HB 55-gallon drum

Knock Out Mold Release

No chlorinated solvents Paintable, non-silicone Food-approved lubricant(*****)

Electronic Mold Release

No chlorinated solvents Paintable, non-silicone mold release For plastic electronic parts

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Molding electronic parts? Electronic mold release, with its paintable, non-silicone formulation, was developed specifically to not interfere with the electronic properties of molded electronic parts. It gives you the release you need to maximize productivity with the need for post-mold cleaning of parts. Maximum operating temperature: 550F No. 42712N Net Wt. 12 oz.

FA Knock Out mold release is the release that works FA where other releases have failed. It gets sticky parts cleanly out of the mold and is approved for indirect food contact. Knock Out mold release imparts a light, dry coating that is amazingly effective, working for several cycles without re-application.
Maximum operating temperature: 450F No. 46612N Net Wet. 11.5 oz.

Mold Saver Mold Release

No chlorinated solvents Neutralizes corrosive vapors Prevents deposit build-up Paintable, non-silicone

Heavy-Duty Mold Release and Pin Lube

No chlorinated solvents Non-silicone Paintable Food-approved lubricant(*****)

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Dry release minimizes leaching out onto parts An ideal lubricant for the front half of ejector pins (pins in forward position), this almost dry lubricant minimizes the possibility of leaching out onto molded parts. Use in combination with application of Super Grease on back side of ejector pins. Stable at temperatures up to 450F. HeavyDuty Mold Release and Pin Lube can be used on plastics, rubber, waxes, glass-filled nylon and similar materials. Maximum Operating Temperature: 450F. No. 54912 aerosol Net Wt. 11.5 oz.

Protect against corrosive flame-retardant and PVC vapors. FA Mold Saver neutralizes corrosive vapors while providing a thin, effective lubricating layer for a clean release. Spray Mold Saver into the cavity regularly while molding to prevent mold deposits from forming and attacking the mold. Maximum operating temperature: 550F No. 42510 Net Wt. 10 oz.

Specialty / Water-Based Mold Releases

Pure Eze Mold Release
No chlorinated solvents

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Water-Based Mold Releases

E/S Environmentally Safe Silicone Mold Release
No chlorinated solvents Food-approved lubricant(++) Non-flammable*

Food-approved lubricant, no lecithins(+++++) CL Neutral white oil-based release Wont turn color or turn rancid Paintable, non-silicone An excellent all-purpose release Pure Eze is a white, oil-based, food-approved release that is ideal for medical and food applications. Use Pure Eze with all thermoplastic resins, polyolefins, polycarbonates, rubber and some epoxies. It is colorless, odorless, tasteless and will not change color over time. Maximum operating temperature: 600F No. 45712N Net Wt. 11.5 oz. No. 45705B 5-gallon No. 45755B 55-gallon
Recognized by Underwriters Laboratories

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The E/S mold release formula is a breakthrough in lubrication. Effective in many applications, especially on molds 212F and above, it is an excellent wet silicone lubricant for many applications. Its a great mold release for environmentally conscious companies. Maximum operating temperature: 600F No. 44312 Net Wt. 12 oz.
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Water Soluble Mold Release

No chlorinated solvents Paintable, non-silicone Permits ultrasonic welding of parts Simply wash parts in H2O to clean Does not contain water Water Soluble release permits complete cleaning of molded parts. In most cases this release need not be removed prior to painting, hot-stamping or plating. Testing is recommended. Antistatic properties reduce dirt pick-up on molded parts. Maximum operating temperature: 450F No. 41212N Net Wt. 12 oz.

E/S Environmentally Safe Paintable Lecithin Mold Release

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No chlorinated solvents Paintable, non-silicone Food-approved lubricant(+++++) Non-flammable*

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The E/S mold release formula is a breakthrough in lubrication. Specially formulated for most injection and compression molding and some flexible and semiurethane foams, it is non-silicone, fully paintable and non-crazing. It will not interfere with part bonding, heatsealing, laminating, ultra-sonic welding, painting and silk screening. Ideal for metalizing and hot stamping. Maximum operating temperature: 500F No. 44512 Net Wt. 12 oz.
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Zinc Stearate Mold Release

No chlorinated solvents Non-silicone paintable Lubricant powder

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FA A dry, light, water-repellent powder, Zinc Stearate is economical to use and gives better finishes. Use it for polycarbonates, polypropylenes, polysulfones and rubber molding. Compatible with oil-based paints, its formulation results in fewer rejects and lower production costs.
Maximum operating temperature: 600F No. 41012N Net Wt. 11.5 oz. No. 41025 powder Net Wt. 25 lbs.

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Thermoset / Internal Mold Release

Thermoset Mold Releases
Dura Kote Mold Release
No chlorinated solvents Will not discolor parts Paintable* Excellent rotational mold release Dura Kote is a special air-drying release that will not transfer onto the molded part. It provides a dry, dust-free film on all hard-surfaced molds. It wont discolor and is paintable when it is baked on.
*When baked on

Urethane Mold Release

Made especially for polyurethanes Non-paintable silicone

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Semi-permanent release for urethane & epoxy molding

FA Urethane mold release is extremely effective for all polyurethanes: rigid, semi-rigid and flexible urethane foams. Urethane mold release imparts a light, dry coating on the mold, eliminating build-up. Yet, it is so effective that it continues to work for several cycles between applications.
Maximum operating temperature: 500F No. 45812H Net Wt. 11.5 oz.

Maximum operating temperature: 600F No. 41712 Net Wt. 12 oz. 41701B 1-gallon 41705B 5-gallon 41755B 55-gallon

Internal Mold Release

Zinc Stearate Inter Lube Internal Mold Release
Lubricant powder Suggested mixing ratio is 1-2% when mixed with resin

EpoxEase Mold Release

No chlorinated solvents Non-silicone, synthetic wax-based product For injection molding, encapsulating, potting For epoxy, polyester and phenolic molding

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A dry, white, water repellent powder, Zinc Stearate Inter Lube internal mold release is economical to use and results in better finishes. No. 41025 Net Wt. 25 lbs.

EpoxEase is a synthetic wax-based, non-silicone release. It is formulated to prevent the sticking commonly seen when using all-purpose release agents on epoxies, maximizing your productivity. Maximum operating temperature: 450F No. 40614 Net Wt. 10 oz. No. 40601HB 1-gallon No. 40605HB 5-gallon No. 40655HB 55-gallon

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Tip: How to Protect Molds

Spray antirust material on the mold immediately at the end of production, when the mold is warm and ready to be cleaned and stored. Use a rust preventive that:
Neutralizes fingerprint acid and acid residues Provides a self-healing film Displaces microdroplets of water Contains no wax or other material that builds up Use a dry rust preventive when part marking is a concern and storage time is a year or less

Thermoset Mold Release

No chlorinated solvents Made with synthetic carnauba wax Contains no silicones or oils

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Thermoset mold release is made with synthetic carnauba wax, the most effective formulation for molded thermoset plastics, rubber and similar materials. It stops parts from sticking, maximizing your productivity. It is ideal for injection, compression and transfer molding. Maximum operating temperature 600F No. 45414 Net Wt. 16 oz.

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