Frequently asked questions.

Release agents are innovative solutions that prevent adhesion between two materials. In other words, it is a physical-chemical barrier that facilitates the separation between a model, or mold, and the produced part.

Release agents can be classified according to how many mold releases can be made before being reapplied (whether they are permanent or semi-permanent). They can also be classified by their formulation (water-based or solvent-based). The choice will depend on the manufacturer's requirements, the substrate you use, and your quality results.

Water-based mold releases are a much less harmful technology for workers, since solvent-based mold releases contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), which negatively impact the health of operators.

VOC can cause various health effects due to their chemical nature. In the short term these effects may include irritation of the eyes, throat or nose, headaches, loss of coordination and nausea, while long-term effects include damage to the liver, kidney, and central nervous system damage. Signs and symptoms associated with VOC exposure may include headaches, allergic skin reactions.

Performance-wise there are only a few differences in sight, with some training, everyone can switch from one technology to another in a few hours. In both cases, an over-application will result in an unwanted interaction causing, such as low-quality parts, high residue accumulation on the mold and incompatibility with the subsequent process, gluing or painting.

At Intermol you will find water-based release agents that reduce environmental and health risks, while increasing process efficiency and product quality.

At Intermol, we have a group of technical consultants who are highly trained to help our clients discover areas of opportunity and, in this way, offer our specialized solutions that allow us to optimize their processes, improve the quality of results, and reduce maintenance costs.