Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
Aqueous emulsion of proprietary resins and crosslinkers with various surfactants.
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
- Product Highlights
- Easy, spray or wipe-on
- High gloss
- No HAPS
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Recommended Uses
Specifically designed for molding polyester and rubber from steel.
- Application Method
Apply using a clean, woven, lint free cloth, such as the Scott Shop Towels On A Roll, KimberlyClark WorkHorse rags or WypAll wipes, or even a good, heavy-duty plain white paper towel. Wet the cloth with release until it is damp but not dripping and wipe onto mold surface using smooth even strokes until the film is uniformly dry without wiping marks.
Mold release may also be sprayed or brushed on. Apply at room temperature or preferably on warm molds (up to 165ºC/330ºF).
Multiple coats (2-4) are necessary to achieve proper, uniform application of the release. Allow 5 minutes drying time between applications.
Cure the mold release by heating for 30 minutes at the temperature at which the resin will subsequently be molded. Curing at higher temperature (up to 165ºC/330ºF), longer cure times (up to 60 minutes), or leaving the mold to post-cure overnight at ambient conditions after a thermal cure prior to molding can also be helpful in maximizing the number of releases.
Touch-up coats, when applied, should also be cured for at least 10 minutes at the molding temperature prior to restarting production.
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Flash Point | Non-Flammable | °F/°C | - |
| pH | 10.0 | - | - |
| Solids | 5.0 – 6.0 | % | - |
| Specific Gravity (25°C) | 1.0 | - | - |
| Viscosity at 25°C | max. 15 | cPs | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Mold Preparation
In order for the release to work effectively, the mold must be thoroughly cleaned to remove previously used mold release and other surface contaminants which may be incompatible. New molds should be cleaned with solvent to remove protective lubricants and coatings. Molds coated with other semi-permanent release agents can be cleaned with CX-200HS of high pH detergent. Then, wipe down the mold with a mild cleaning solvent and thoroughly dry the surface.
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Handling and Shelf Life
- Keep this water-based product from freezing and store below 100ºF / 39ºC.
- Mix well before using.
- Shelf Life : 12 months in original unopened package