Release agent for many food and industrial applications Features • Meets FDA 21 CFR 175.300 regulations • No intentional polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Composition • Heat-stable silicone compound Applications For food and beverage industry processing • Reduces buildup on heat seal bars, resulting in increased heat transmission and sealing speed; reduced package discoloration; reduced cleaning time • Releases evaporated milk and powdered milk from evaporator and preheater tubes • Reduces adhesion of residues on heating coils and cooking kettles • Helps prevent seizing and jam-ups of conveyor guide rails and scrambler tables • Facilitates the release of frozen vegetables and fruits from tray and freezer filling spouts • Reduces adhesion of dried foods (dates, tea cubes, etc.) to drying trays and large cheese wheels to storage shelves • Hastens the removal of dried food from stove burners and ovens; helps prevent adhesion of grease; makes cleaning stainless-steel fixtures and countertops easier • Helps prevent glasses from sticking to cooling cones of glassfrosting equipment • Helps sugar release from processing and packaging equipment such as guides, dispensing chutes, tabletops, and drying trays In high-speed rotary letterpress printing: • Increases metal release from tail sheets • Allows saw blades, saw tables, and storage trays to work more smoothly • Reduces sticking of conveyors, pulleys, and valves In the bindery industry: • Reduces buildup on glue pots and paste jars • Makes tables and cutter surfaces slippery, so paper magazines, books, and bundled newspapers can be handled easier For flexography applications: • Helps prevent ink from creeping onto idle rollers used in printing gift wrap, multi-wall bags, and similar applications In addition to specific industry-related uses, MOLYKOTE® 316 Silicone Release Fluid also: • Helps prevent glue from adhering to walls of containers; makes it easier to remove dried glue from equipment • Promotes removal of hosiery from boarding forms • Makes ironing easier by reducing friction on hand irons and pressing equipment • Provides for smooth, easy cutting and reduces binding when applied to the cutting edges of tools; reduces clogging of saw teeth when sawing gummy woods or non-ferrous metals • Provides for smoother, faster materials handling on chutes, tables, and rollers Description MOLYKOTE® 316 Silicone Release Fluid is a heat-stable, silicone anti-stick agent. Effective in solving a wide range of sticking or adhesion problems, it can be used in many industries. The silicone film formed by MOLYKOTE® 316 Silicone Release Fluid resists breakdown due to oxidation, which can leave carbonaceous residues or gummy surfaces. Once dried, it has low volatility at temperatures up to 199°C (390°F). Typical properties Specification writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications. Please contact your local MOLYKOTE® sales representative prior to writing specifications on this product. Standard Test Unit Result Color Clear Drying time, approximate minutes 3 Flash point (bulk) °C (°F) -8(18) Density (bulk) g/ml 0.75 DuPont™, the DuPont Oval Logo, and all trademarks and service marks denoted with ™, ℠ or ® are owned by affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. unless otherwise noted. © 2019-2024 DuPont. The information set forth herein is furnished free of charge and is based on technical data that DuPont believes to be reliable and falls within the normal range of properties. It is intended for use by persons having technical skill, at their own discretion and risk. This data should not be used to establish specification limits nor used alone as the basis of design. Handling precaution information is given with the understanding that those using it will satisfy themselves that their particular conditions of use present no health or safety hazards. Since conditions of product use and disposal are outside our control, we make no warranties, express or implied, and assume no liability in connection with any use of this information. As with any product, evaluation under end use conditions prior to specification is essential. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to operate or a recommendation to infringe on patents. Form No. 001-20509A-01 (01/24) AGP17374 How to use MOLYKOTE® 316 Silicone Release Fluid should be applied to clean surfaces. Clean off any surface residue with a fine emery cloth or scouring powder until the surface is shiny; then, wipe with a clean cloth moistened with solvent to remove dirt and abrasive particles. Methods of application vary, depending upon the size, accessibility, and complexity of the unit to be processed or packaged. Usually, MOLYKOTE® 316 Silicone Release Fluid is applied in a light film with a brush or a spray gun. Approximately three minutes of drying time should be allowed. MOLYKOTE® 316 Silicone Release Fluid can also be buffed onto metal surfaces with a hand buffer. Only a thin film is needed for effective release. This film should be restored as required. Freshly cleaned heat-sealing units, such as irons and bars, should be broken in at full operating temperature for a short period after applying MOLYKOTE® 316 Silicone Release Fluid. After any excess has been wiped off, the unit is ready for use. NOTE: Because MOLYKOTE® 316 Silicone Release Fluid has such a wide range of uses, securing or including complete information on those uses, such as reapplication schedules and amount to use, is impractical. For this reason, the suitability of MOLYKOTE® 316 Silicone Release Fluid should always be tested before it is adopted for regular use. Solubility MOLYKOTE® 316 Silicone Release Fluid is insoluble in water, ethanol, acetone, glycol, and glycerin. It can be dispersed in naphtha. NOTE: When using any solvent, always provide adequate ventilation. Follow precautions on solvent container label. FDA/USDA status MOLYKOTE® 316 Silicone Release Fluid complies with FDA 21 CFR 175.300 covering resinous and polymeric coatings, subject to end user compliance with applicable total extractives limitations. Handling precautions PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. BEFORE HANDLING, READ SAFETY DATA SHEETS AND CONTAINER LABELS FOR SAFE USE, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION. Usable life and storage When stored at or below 35°C (95°F), MOLYKOTE® 316 Silicone Release Fluid has a shelf life of 60 months from date of manufacture. Refer to product packaging for “Use By” date. Packaging This product is available in different standard container sizes as shown on molykote.com. Detailed container size information should be obtained from your nearest MOLYKOTE® sales office or MOLYKOTE® distributor. Product is also available as MOLYKOTE® 316 Silicone Release Spray. Limitations MOLYKOTE® 316 Silicone Release Fluid should not be applied to surfaces that will later be painted, since it may interfere with the adhesion of the paint. Shipping limitations DOT Classification: MOLYKOTE® 316 Silicone Release Fluid – Combustible liquid
