LORD

LokRelease 300

Silicone-free mold release · US · manufacturer-sourced

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

How long does LORD LokRelease 300 take to dry?

Short answer

Set / hardened: 5 minutes after application.
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Release-and-cast plan

Let the release dry before the pour

  1. Apply the Silicone-free 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 73°F

  • Set5 minutes

Worth noticing: The manufacturer states only one timing here (set, 5 minutes); nothing else is inferred.

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

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Project stage ladder

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

ShapeSetFinishUse

For rubber molding and bonded parts, identify which stage the stated 5 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

  • Set / hardened5 minutes

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

Manufacturer website: parker.com

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: 73°F (23°C)
  • Times depend on temperature, humidity, film or bead thickness and airflow. Follow the current data sheet and label.
  • Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Set / hardened: Bake above 270°F (132°C); no bake is required.
  • 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 Report outdated information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
LORD LokRelease 300
Variant
Silicone-free mold release
Region
US
Listed use
rubber molding, bonded parts
Timed stages recorded
set
Source checked
2026-10-25

Documentation: Technical data sheet · Datasheet DS4294, Rev. 2, 02/24

Condition attached to the stated time: Bake above 270°F (132°C); no bake is required.

About this product

A silicone-free release applied to a hot mold above 270°F. No bake is needed, but 5 minutes above 270°F improves it.

Using this specific product

LORD LokRelease 300 is listed here as the Silicone-free mold release version for rubber molding and bonded parts. 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 Silicone-free mold release; related versions can use different timing.
  • For rubber molding and bonded parts, pay particular attention to mold material, coat count, cure between coats and mold temperature.
  • Bake above 270°F (132°C); no bake is required.

How to check readiness

Follow the coat-by-coat schedule and the cure time before molding. The sheet says baking for 5 minutes improves performance.

Avoid this mistake

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

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Questions

How long does this product take to dry?

LORD states: The sheet says baking for 5 minutes improves performance. Conditions: Bake above 270°F (132°C); no bake is required.. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

Does LokRelease 300 need baking?

No. The sheet says baking for 5 minutes above 270°F improves performance.

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

Times depend on temperature, humidity, film or bead thickness and airflow. Follow the current data sheet and label. Follow the product label for your conditions.

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