oil base
AMCOTE
Premium Shuttering Oils
Available Grades
About Product
AMCOTE Oil Base 444, 555 and 777 are premium shuttering and mould release oils formulated to provide quick, clean, and effortless stripping of formwork. Designed for use with steel, timber, aluminium, and ply-based formwork, these oils create a water-repellent interface that prevents adhesion of the cement matrix, ensuring a smooth, stain-free concrete surface. With their stable formulation and consistent yellow to brown appearance, AMCOTE oils extend the service life of formwork while enhancing the quality and texture of cast concrete.
Key Features
- Clear, stable appearance for consistent application results
- Provides rapid, clean, and stain-free release of moulds and formwork
- Forms a water-repellent layer to protect formwork surfaces
- Ensures even colour and texture of cast concrete
- Extends the life of shuttering and reduces cleaning effort
- Non-toxic and safe to handle, ensuring worker safety
- Minimizes labour costs by reducing downtime during stripping and cleaning
Suitable Applications
- Shuttering and mould release in construction projects
- Steel, timber, aluminium, and ply-based formwork coatings
- Precast concrete manufacturing requiring smooth, fair-faced finishes
- Large-scale infrastructure and commercial construction where efficiency and concrete finish are critical
- Ideal for use as release agents in high-quality concrete casting operations
water base
AMCOTE
Dilutable with Water
Available Grades
About Product
AMCOTE 100, 200 and 300 are water dilutable oils that are economical, high-performance shuttering and mould release agents designed for use in modern construction. Formulated with hydrocarbons, emulsifiers, and performance-enhancing additives, they are easily dilutable with water (typically up to 1:5) to deliver cost efficiency without compromising quality. With their brown liquid appearance and rust-inhibiting properties, AMCOTE Water Base oils ensure clean, smooth, and stain-free concrete surfaces while extending the life of formwork materials. The specialized formulation provides superior surface finishing and effectively prevents the formation of blowholes in concrete.
Key Features
- Brown liquid formulation, easy to dilute with water
- Economical solution, significantly cheaper than used/black oil
- Excellent rust inhibition, protecting steel and timber formwork
- Provides smooth, stain-free concrete surfaces with reduced blow holes
- Improved coverage due to lower viscosity, maximizing efficiency
- Easy to apply and quick to clean, reducing labour costs
- Compatible with concrete, Portland cements, and white cement
- Eco-friendly alternative with reduced environmental impact
Suitable Applications
- Shuttering and mould release on ply, MDF, timber, steel, and plastic formworks
- Precast concrete units requiring fair-faced, defect-free finishes
- Large construction sites seeking cost-effective release oils
- Infrastructure and commercial projects aiming to extend formwork life
- Situations where water-dilutable, easy-to-handle shuttering oils are preferred
Important Note
The information provided is based on standard test conditions and may vary depending on specific application requirements. For detailed technical specifications, application guidelines, and safety data sheets, please contact our technical support team. Always conduct compatibility tests before full-scale application.