Overview

For more than 60 years, Axel Plastics Research Laboratories, Inc. has been a leader in innovative mold release agents, processing aid additives, cleaners and sealants for the rubber and plastics industries. Axel continues to develop efficient products for new materials and technologies, and works to ensure environmentally conscious mold release and processing solutions.

Mold release agents are used to prevent molded rubber and plastic parts from sticking in the mold cavities. Mold release agents are classified as external and internal, depending on the method of application. Axel formulates, manufactures and supplies external and internal mold release agents, internal lubricants and process aids for all types of thermosets, thermoplastics, and natural and synthetic rubbers.

MoldWiz® products are proprietary, complex polymeric formulations, which contain no wax, silicone or metallic stearates. MoldWiz external release agents feature water-based formulations suitable for all operations and solvent-based products which comply with all current environmental regulations. XTEND™ semi-permanent releases are available in water- and solvent-based formulations. In addition, all Axel products are formulated from raw materials, which comply with the chemical substance inventory lists of TOSCA, DSL, MITI, EINECS, Australia and Korea. With a worldwide network of 32 stocking distributors and technical support team, Axel encourages requests for evaluation samples by visiting the Sample/Data Sheets page.

Axel Plastics Research Laboratories, Inc. has been registered to the ISO 9001:2000 standard by National Quality Assurance for the design and manufacture of innovative mold release agents, processing aid additives, cleaners, sealers and internal lubricants.