Release Agent helps optimize board quality.

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Applied directly to press platen via spray, roll, or wipe prior to processing, Michem® Release Agent 9004 imparts low COF coating, sealing surface of platen and producing clean surface which minimizes frequency between cleanings. Product also provides smooth board surface over time, requiring less sanding. Release Agent 9004 is suited for use on laminated strand board, oriented strand board, medium density fiberboard, and particle board presses.



Original Press Release:



Michem® Release Agent 9004 Improves Board Quality, Reduces Press Maintenance



CINCINNATI, OH  – Michem Release Agent 9004 is an innovative new platen coating for use on laminated strand board, oriented strand board, medium density fiberboard and particle board presses. The easy-to-use solution is spray, roll or wipe applied directly to the press platen prior to processing. When applied, Michem Release Agent 9004 acts as a metal sealer. It imparts a low COF coating sealing the surface of the platen, producing a cleaner surface which reduces the frequency between cleanings. It also provides a smoother board surface over time, requiring less sanding.



Michem Release Agent 9004 is one of a family of Michem Release Agents manufactured by Michelman.  The family of products are used to prevent processed materials from adhering to a substrate surface.  The agents are applied to the mold or forming surface, and provide easy release of the part with defect free performance.



About Michelman

Michelman is a global developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly advanced materials for industry, offering solutions for the coatings, printing & packaging and industrial manufacturing markets. The company’s surface modifiers, additives and polymers are used by leading manufacturers around the world to enhance performance attributes and add value in applications including wood and floor care products, metal and industrial coatings, paints, varnishes, inks, fibers and composites. Michelman is also well-known as an innovator in the development of barrier and functional coatings, as well as digital printing press primers that are used in the production of consumer and industrial packaging and paper products, labels, and commercially printed materials. Michelman serves its customers with production facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, product development and technical service centers in several major global markets, and a worldwide team of highly trained business development personnel.



Client Contacts:



In the Americas: 

Ms. Christy Randolph

Marketing Associate       

christyrandolph@michelman.com

+1 513 794 4225



In Europe:

Ms. Valerie Marx

Marketing Associate

valeriemarx@michelman.com

+352 26 39 44 36



In Asia:

Ms. Erica Liao

Marketing Associate

ericaliao@michelman.com

+86 21 2098 6880 x8002

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