MOLYKOTE® 7 Release Compound
Versatile, heat-stable, highly effective silicone release agent. Used with plastics, rubber, metals and adhesives, it gives long-lasting release, yet remains inert to most materials.
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Key Properties
NLGI Grade 1, translucent white, used primarily as a release agent or cable-pulling lubricant.
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Applications
Can be used in applications including: mold release agent for foundry shell and core molds; break-in treatment for bladders on tire presses; rubber Lubricant and preservative; release agent for adhesives and glues; cable-pulling Lubricant to draw rubber-covered cable through conduit; release agent for plastic extruders and processing equipment; and release agent for plastic film packaging machines.
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Performance Benefits
- Maintain serviceable consistency from -40 to 204°C (-40 to 400°F)
- Practically nonvolatile
- Moisture-resistant
- Electrically insulating
- Excellent rubber lubrication
- Excellent release and sealing properties
- Resistant to oxidation
- Shows little tendency to dry out in service
- Permitted for food contact use under FDA Regulation 21 CFR 175.300
- Listed under NSF Standard 51 for use in food processing equipment
- Listed under NSF Standard 61 for use in potable water applications
- Good chemical resistance
- Good oxidation resistance
- Good plastic & rubber compatibility
- Good water resistance
- High temperature performance
- Low temperature performance
- Release properties
- Wide temperature range
No intentional polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
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Product Details
Product type MOLYKOTE® Compound Technology Silicone NLGI Grade 1 Thickener Silica Low Temp (C) -40 High Temp (C) 204 Color Translucent White -
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