QA Lubricants Inc.

Specialty Lubricants

Form/Concrete Release Fluids

Clean release. A better concrete finish.

Oil-based, vegetable-based and water-based choices for concrete molds and formwork, plus a dedicated asphalt-release concentrate for rollers, truck beds and equipment.

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Release fluid applied to a steel concrete form

Product selection

Match the release fluid to your process.

Consider the form material, wet-pack or dry-pack process, application method, ambient temperature and required surface finish. Choose between mineral-oil, mineral/vegetable-oil, vegetable-oil and water-based formulations.

For coating or painting requirements, review the release fluid and finished surface with your QA technical professional.

01

Easier Release

Parting agents create a separating film between concrete and form.

02

Form Care

Selected formulations provide rust protection for metal forms.

03

Surface Finish

Match coating thickness and drying time to the desired result.

04

Application Fit

Review sprayability, form materials and process conditions.

Release-fluid range

Find the right fluid for the job.

Mineral & vegetable oil based

Form Oil 204C

A mineral- and vegetable-oil blend with a parting agent that forms a soap film between the form and concrete for clean release. Rust inhibitors help protect steel forms during storage, while the formulation helps reduce buildup and staining.

Typical applications: Concrete molds and steel forms; clean release and storage rust protection.

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Mineral oil based

Form Oil 205

A mineral-oil release agent with wetting and parting additives for concrete product manufacturing. Designed for easy release and rust protection on metal forms, with low-temperature sprayability.

Typical applications: Concrete product manufacturing; metal forms and cold-weather spraying.

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Mineral oil based

Form Oil 210

A premium mineral-oil form fluid with wetting and parting agents for easy concrete release. Provides rust protection on metal forms and low-temperature sprayability to help reduce the need for heating.

Typical applications: Concrete manufacturing; easy release and spray application.

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Vegetable oil based

Form Oil VGX

A vegetable-oil form fluid for wet-pack and dry-pack concrete. Its parting agent creates a nonstick film to help reduce buildup, while rust inhibitors protect metal forms. Light color and low-temperature sprayability support clean application.

Typical applications: Wet-pack and dry-pack concrete; vegetable-based release-fluid selection.

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Water based

Form Release 60

A white, water-based release fluid for precast concrete using metal, plastic, fiberglass or wood forms. Spray or swab onto the form and use immediately or allow it to dry. A thin coating allowed to dry for about one hour helps produce a smooth finish with fewer bugholes and worm tracks.

Typical applications: Wet-pack and dry-pack precast concrete; smooth surfaces and well-filled corners.

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Water-mixable concentrate

Asphalt Release LT

A water-mixable release concentrate for road and roofing asphalt. Helps reduce sticking on rubber-tired rollers, truck beds and equipment, and mixes with hot or cold water without a sticky residue.

Typical applications: Asphalt handling and equipment release; a separate application from concrete forms.

Mixing guide: 1 part concentrate to 10 parts water for general asphalt release; 1 part concentrate to 5 parts water for rollers and truck beds. Do not mix with other emulsions or release agents. This is a release agent, not an asphalt resurfacing emulsion, flux or extender.

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At a glance

Compare the fluid profiles.

ProductFluid typeTypical viscosity, cSt at 40°C
Form Oil 204CMineral & vegetable oil based21.7
Form Oil 205Mineral oil based10.4
Form Oil 210Mineral oil based10.4
Form Oil VGXVegetable oil based23.0
Form Release 60Water based89.5
Asphalt Release LTWater-mixable concentrate25.0

Typical values from the supplied product data sheets; not for specification purposes. Viscosity alone does not determine application suitability.

Application support

Tell us about your forms and finish.

Share the form material, application method, operating temperature, current product and package requirements. Call 1.877.877.6221 or email info@qalube.com.

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