Objective of a form release:

• To break the bond between the form & the concrete
• Not add, nor subtract, anything from the concrete
• Prolong the life of the forms by reducing the required cleaning
• Reduces the surface tension at the form interface, allowing air to migrate upward helping to reduce the bug holes
• 3 basic types of release:
  • Reactive Release … use fatty acids that produce a chemical reaction when in contact with alkali (concrete) that produces a soap like residue.
  • Buffered Release … not as chemically reactive & more ‘forgiving’ if over applied
  • Barrier Release … no fatty acids, no reaction, no ‘soap’

J-1-A Clean Strip: Release Agent: it's a V.O.C. compliant, economical petroleum based, chemically reactive concrete form release supplied ready-to-use.

Informative Information

Guide to Form Releases