Loctite (Henkel)

FREKOTE 720-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 720-NC?

Short answer

Ready for another coat: 15 minutes after application.
Full cure: 15 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 coat15 minutes
  • Full cure15 minutes
  • Curing period2–3 weeks

Worth noticing: You can recoat at 15 minutes, but the film is not fully cured until 15 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 molds and composites, identify which stage the stated 15 minutes milestone actually unlocks. Earlier handling does not prove final cure.

Time the release

When did you apply the release?
Conditions that affect drying
Where?
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Stated times

  • Ready for another coat15 minutes
  • Curing period complete14–21 days
  • Full cure15 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: 55°F to 109°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 Report outdated information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.

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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 720-NC
Variant
Solvent-based mold release
Region
US
Listed use
molds, composites
Timed stages recorded
recoat min, cure period, full cure
Source checked
2026-10-25

Documentation: Technical data sheet · TDS October 2015

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

About this product

A high-temperature-stable release, rated for the cured film up to 400°C, applied at 13 to 43°C. Base coats are 15 minutes apart and the final coat cures 15 minutes, but the sheet gives no wait for the mold sealer under it.

Using this specific product

Loctite (Henkel) FREKOTE 720-NC is listed here as the Solvent-based mold release version for 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 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 or repaired 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 15 minutes between base coats for solvent evaporation. Conditions: Apply 2 to 3 base coats.. The data sheet says a new or repaired 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 15 minutes. Conditions: At 22°C.. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

What temperatures does the 720-NC sheet cover?

Application is 13 to 43°C. The cured film is stable up to 400°C. Optimal storage is 8 to 21°C.

How long does this product take to fully cure?

Loctite (Henkel) states: The data sheet says to allow the final coat to cure for 15 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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