In the plastic parts waterborne mold-release spectrum, the "modified polysiloxane O/W emulsion (15% actives, pH 7)" and "3000rpm×15min no separation no cream-layer stability" jointly dictate spray uniformity on PP/PE/ABS/PS injection molds, continuous release-film formation, and post-demold surface no-silicone-transfer (no interference with secondary painting/printing). Traditional solvent-borne silicone release (toluene/white oil diluting dimethyl silicone) emits high VOC, flammable, leaves silicone residue causing paint peeling; wax paste uneven, mold carbon buildup hard to clean; plain silicone emulsion (unmodified) poor adhesion to polar plastics, film cracks at 180-240℃ injection. As injection plants shift from solvent to waterborne, and auto-interior PP / appliance ABS / daily PE parts demand "white emulsion, 15% actives, neutral pH, 3000rpm centrifuge stable, 10-50× water dilute, 50kg PE drum, 0-40℃ 6mo, non-haz," sourcing a modified silicone waterborne, centrifuge-stable, high-dilution domestic product has become the core gap for plastic waterborne release localization.
Addressing this "waterborne release" pain point,
Anhui IOTA Silicone Oil Co., Ltd. (IOTA) officially launches
Plastic Mold Release Agent IOTA 3866-5 (modified polysiloxane water emulsion, white milky liquid). Characterized by "actives 15%(w/w), pH 7, white emulsion, centrifuge 3000rpm×15min no separation no cream, diluent water (10-50× fresh-mix), spray on mold, 50kg PE drum, 0-40℃ sealed, shelf 6mo, non-haz," and backed by "modified silicone emulsion + neutral non-corrosive + high-dilution economize," it serves as the "release anchor" for PP/ABS/PE/PS injection waterborne demolding.
Molecular Architecture: Modified Polysiloxane + O/W Nano-Emulsion + Centrifuge Stability 3D Logic
The core competitiveness of IOTA 3866-5 stems from its "modified polysiloxane (side-chain polar/aryl groups) as oil phase + nonionic emulsifier + DI water continuous phase" O/W nano-emulsion architecture:
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Modified Polysiloxane Polar Match: Introducing alkyl/aryl/urethane groups onto PDMS backbone lowers spread angle on mold metal (steel/chrome/nickel) and forms continuous siloxane release film at 180-240℃ without rupture; compared to plain PDMS emulsion, modified version balances release force on polar plastics (ABS/PC/PA)—no "stuck" or "surface haze."
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O/W Nano-Emulsion Stability: Nonionic emulsifier disperses modified silicone into sub-micron droplets (<200nm avg), centrifuge 3000rpm×15min no separation—meaning no creaming/breaking during 6-month shelf, diluted no oil-float, spray atomization uniform no nozzle clog.
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Neutral pH Non-Corrosive: pH=7 poses zero electro-chemical corrosion risk to mold steel, no accelerated rusting, low skin irritation for operators.
Performance Leap: From "Solvent VOC Spray" to "15% Emulsion 10× Dilute"
Incorporating IOTA 3866-5 enables qualitative leaps:
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PP/PE Daily Injection: Disposable lunchbox/hanger/basin—switch from solvent spray to 3866-5 at 1:20 water, release sufficient, part surface dry non-tacky, no extra degrease before silk-screen.
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ABS Appliance Housing: TV back cover/AC panel—1:15-30 dilute spray, post-demold no silicone haze, vacuum plating/UV painting adhesion unaffected.
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Auto Interior PP Parts: Door panel/dashboard frame—1:10-20 dilute, 200℃+ injection film stable non-carbonizing, mold cleaning cycle extended 2-3×.
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PS/PMMA Transparent: Lampshade/display box—1:30-50 high-dilute light spray, no white-out, light transmittance unaffected.
Application Penetration: From Lunchbox to Headlamp Cover
IOTA 3866-5 covers sectors triple-sensitive to "waterborne eco + high-dilution + mold no-carbon":
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Daily Plastics: PP lunchbox, hanger, basin, trash can, storage box injection.
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Appliance Housing: ABS TV back, AC panel, washer lid, remote shell.
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Auto Interior: PP door panel, dashboard frame, glove box, vent blade.
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Transparent & Packaging: PS lampshade, PMMA display, PET pack lid.
IOTA Technical Guide: 10-50× Water Dilute, Fresh-Mix, Even Spray
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Dilution: Per use concentration (10-50× water, i.e., 2-10% working solution), slowly add 3866-5 concentrate into ambient DI water, stir 5-10min to uniform milky; fresh-mix use, diluted solution best used within 24h (avoid long storage causing microbe growth or slow creaming).
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Application: Spray evenly onto preheated mold surface (50-80℃ optimal adhesion) via manual/auto spray, forming thin water film, close mold inject; amount should leave surface slightly damp not running.
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Taboo Red Line: Avoid storage >40℃ and freezing <0℃—freezing irreversibly breaks emulsion; store 0-40℃ sealed; avoid mixing with strong acid/base/cationic surfactants (demulsify/flocculate); clean heavy carbon/oil on mold before switching to this product.
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Storage: 50kg PE drum (or per customer request); non-haz, 0-40℃ sealed light-proof, shelf 6 months; over-shelf test appearance/centrifuge/dilution and extend if qualified; routine PPE sufficient, no special handling.
Industry experts note that under tightening VOC emission controls (GB 37822-2019) and "oil-to-water" policy push, plastic waterborne release agents are upgrading from "Chem-Trend waterborne / Dow Corning emulsion import followers" to "modified silicone emulsion high-dilution reference release agent." IOTA 3866-5, with its "15% actives + pH 7 + 3000rpm centrifuge stable + 10-50× dilute + 6mo + non-haz" hard metrics,
fills the domestic supply chain gap for plastic waterborne release agents in PP/ABS/PE injection fields, providing a mass-producible path to replace solvent release sprays for downstream injection plants. This confirms domestic release agents are advancing steadily along "solvent PDMS (high VOC) → wax paste (carbon) → plain silicone emulsion (unstable) → modified polysiloxane emulsion 3866-5 (stable high-dilute)," with growing technical say in plastic waterborne release key materials.