Loctite (Henkel)

FREKOTE 55-NC

Solvent-based mold release · US · manufacturer-sourced

Check your container: This countdown is for the Solvent-based mold release variant. Similar-looking versions may have different times.

How long before you can recoat Loctite (Henkel) FREKOTE 55-NC?

Short answer

Ready for another coat: 5 minutes after application.
Full cure: 30 minutes after application.
Mold release agents

Release-and-cast plan

Let the release dry before the pour

  1. Apply the Solvent-based mold release in thin coats
  2. Let it flash or dry as stated
  3. Pour or mold after the stated wait

This product’s stated stages Quoted at 72°F

  • Ready for another coat5 minutes
  • Full cure30 minutes
  • Curing period2–3 weeks

Worth noticing: You can recoat at 5 minutes, but the film is not fully cured until 30 minutes.

Common mistake: Pouring onto a release film that is still wet; surface defects result.

Mold release agents

Project stage ladder

Demolding, handling, finishing and final use may occur at different times

ShapeSetFinishUse

For rotomolding, molds, and composites, identify which stage the stated 5 minutes milestone actually unlocks. Earlier handling does not prove final cure.

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Stated times

  • Ready for another coat5 minutes
  • Curing period complete14–21 days
  • Full cure30 minutes

From Loctite (Henkel) data sheet · checked 2026-10-25. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.

Manufacturer website: loctiteproducts.com

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: 72°F (22°C)
  • Release agents work best on a clean, conditioned mold. Follow the current data sheet and your mold maker's instructions.
  • Temperature range: 68°F to 140°F
  • Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Ready for another coat: Apply 2 to 3 base coats.
  • Curing period complete: At 22°C.
  • Full cure: At 22°C.
  • Entered from the cited manufacturer documentation. Check the current label for the exact formula and region. Report outdated information
  • Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.

Confirm this is your product

Closely named formulas, colors and regional versions can use different times. Match these details to your container before starting a countdown.

Exact listing
Loctite (Henkel) FREKOTE 55-NC
Variant
Solvent-based mold release
Region
US
Listed use
rotomolding, molds, composites
Timed stages recorded
recoat min, cure period, full cure
Source checked
2026-10-25

Documentation: Technical data sheet · TDS November 2017

Condition attached to the stated time: Apply 2 to 3 base coats.

About this product

A release used in rotomolding, where the mold closes on the coating. The sheet says to confirm the solvent has fully evaporated before closing the mold, but gives no number for that. Base coats are 5 minutes apart and the final coat cures for 30 minutes.

Using this specific product

Loctite (Henkel) FREKOTE 55-NC is listed here as the Solvent-based mold release version for rotomolding, molds, and composites. For conditioning a mold, the useful question is not simply whether the surface looks finished—it is whether the exact next-action milestone shown above has been reached.

Before you start

  • Confirm the package says Solvent-based mold release; related versions can use different timing.
  • For rotomolding, molds, and composites, pay particular attention to mold material, coat count, cure between coats and mold temperature.
  • Apply 2 to 3 base coats. At 22°C.

How to check readiness

Follow the coat-by-coat schedule and the cure time before molding. Before recoating, confirm the first coat matches the manufacturer’s stated condition; if the maximum window passed, check whether sanding is required. The data sheet says a new mold usually needs a minimum of 2 to 3 weeks before production. Reserve full cure for demanding use, chemicals, washing, immersion or load—not merely gentle handling.

Avoid this mistake

A new or repaired mold may need a long conditioning period before production.

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Questions

How long before you can recoat this product?

Loctite (Henkel) states: The data sheet says to allow 5 minutes between base coats for solvent evaporation. Conditions: Apply 2 to 3 base coats.. The data sheet says a new mold usually needs a minimum of 2 to 3 weeks before production. Conditions: At 22°C.. The data sheet says to allow the final coat to cure for 30 minutes. Conditions: At 22°C.. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

Does the Frekote 55-NC sheet say how long solvent takes to evaporate before closing a mold?

No. It says to confirm evaporation is complete before closing the mold and to wait until the solvent has evaporated when recoating the same area, but it gives no minutes.

How long does this product take to fully cure?

Loctite (Henkel) states: The data sheet says to allow the final coat to cure for 30 minutes. Conditions: At 22°C.. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

What affects how long this product takes to dry or cure?

Release agents work best on a clean, conditioned mold. Follow the current data sheet and your mold maker's instructions. Follow the product label for your conditions.

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