XTEND 832 - Axel - Release Agent - Chemical Mixtures & Blends

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Chemical Mixtures & Blends
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Mold Release Agent,
Release Agent
Technologies: Elastomers,
Plastics
Product Families: Elastomers — Elastomer Additives
Performance Additives
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Performance Additives
Composition: Proprietary resin solution in a solvent blend.

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Aromatic Solvents-free,
HAPs-free,
Solvent-free
Materials Features: High Gloss
Product Highlights: Superior Gloss.

Self Cleaning.

Wipe on/wipe off release (Class “A” finish)

Wipe on and let dry (lower gloss finish)

No Aromatic Solvents

HAPs free

Applications & Uses

Markets: Industrial
Applications: Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Other Industrial Applications,
Tooling & Moldmaking
Application Method: Apply 3-4 coats of XTEND 832 allowing approximately 15-20 minutes between each coat. Longer cure times between each coat and after the last coat is desirable.

Apply to ambient temperature molds by wiping with a clean, woven, paper cloth such as the Scott Shop Towels On A Roll, Kimberly-Clark WorkHorse rags or WypAll wipes, or a heavy-duty plain white paper towel.

Work in patches, applying a smooth, continuous light film over an area approximately 4’-6’ (1.5 – 3 m) square, or a size that you can conveniently wipe before it dries. DO NOT OVER APPLY.

As the release starts to flash off (on average 30 seconds to 1 minute), use a clean, dry cotton cloth to polish the surface using a circular motion. Turn the cloth as necessary

If any streaks remain after polishing the entire surface, simply use a paper cloth that is barely wet with release to wipe that area vigorously and then immediately polish with a cotton cloth.

Curing : 30 minutes cure time after the final coat is applied is generally adequate. Once again, the longer you wait, the better.

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Maintenance and Removal: If sticking begins: Wipe the problem area of the mold with XTEND 830 to dissolve and remove residue. Continue molding

If build up persists: Rub dirty areas with AXEL’s CX-500 cleaner and wipe off with a clean dry cloth. Follow cleaning by wiping on 1 or more coats of XTEND 830, waiting 10 minutes between each coat. Tape test to assure that the mold has been restored to good condition.

In extreme scumming conditions (usually associated with closed molding applications): Strip the tool with CX-525 (a cleaner especially formulated to remove styrene build up), CX-200HS stripper, or by buffing the tool. This will remove all scumming, buildup and the release. It will also condition the mold for break-in. Start from step 1 to recondition the mold.

Removal : Use CX-200HS, followed by a water wipe and a good general purpose cleaner, such as AXEL’s CX-500

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Handling and Shelf Life: MOISTURE SENSITIVE. KEEP TIGHTLY SEALED.

CAUTION: Apply at ambient temperature.

DO NOT APPLY TO HOT MOLDS (OVER 350ºF/ 177ºC)

Minimize exposure to atmosphere.

Do not return exposed material to can. Store above freezing and below 100ºF / 38ºC.

DO NOT DILUTE

Shelf Life : 12 months in original unopened container