Release Agents
     
 
RELEASE AGENTS 
       
RIKEIZAI for formed Polyurethane foam products
RESEM for pressure sensitive tape and film
       
Rikeizai  
Manufactured polyurethane foam constitutes a major portion of today's automobiles. To achieve high aesthetic and manufacturing quality, perfect releasibility is vital. Cytech Products, Inc. offers external release agents designed to release formed polyurethane products. Aimed at the automotive sector, RIKIEZAI is used for seats, head rests, steering wheels, energy absorbing parts, structural foam, and more. Rikeizai products are offered in solvent-borne and water-borne states. We work closely with our customers to provide release agents to fit specific parameters. Release, surface quality, and build up are always the main focus. As needed; environmental concerns, bonding, gloss, and other issues are controlled by component selection.
       
End Use  
Solvent-borne
Water-borne
Seating High resiliency foam
Yes
Yes
Head rest High resiliency foam
Yes
Yes
Arm rest High resiliency foam
Yes
Yes
Steering wheels In-Mold-Coat (IMC)
Yes
Yes
Steering wheels Wrapped
Yes
Yes
Pillars, various Energy absorbing foam
Yes
Yes
Structural foam Rigid
Yes
Yes
   
Tool Preparation Paste wax
Yes
Yes
Tool Preparation IMC Vent Release
Yes
No
   
Post-Treatments Anti-Squeak Agent for foam
No
Yes
Post-Treatments Leather, vinyl and rubber treatment
No
Yes
          
RESEM Tape/Film Release      
Included in the RESEM product line are release agents for pressure sensitive tapes and films. RESEM tape release agents contain no silicone. RESEM emulsions allow release when needed without excessive slip (no telescoping). They may be diluted with water or IPA. Coatings must be heat cured. Addtional benefits include printability of coated surface and water repellency.
 
     
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