Release agent


release agent

[ri′lēs ‚ā·jənt] (materials) A lubricant, such as wax or silicone oil, used to coat a mold cavity to prevent the molded piece from sticking when removed. Also known as mold release; parting agent.

Release agent

A substance that is applied to formwork in order to prevent adhesion between a concrete surface and the face of the form.

release agent

In formwork, any material that is used to prevent the bonding of concrete to a surface.