Dexter Corp. sold its electronic materials, adhesives, and polymer systems businesses, including the Frekote division, to Loctite Corp., a subsidiary of Germany’s Henkel Group. According to the company, Frekote resins serve as mold releases for rubber and polyurethane processing and are used in the aerospace and reinforced plastics industries.
Founded in 1945, Dexter pioneered the use of phosphate ester surfactants more than 40 years ago. This technology has since been applied to various industries, including paint and coatings, textile and garment wet processing, and emulsion polymerization. Dexter products are also used in printing inks, agricultural chemicals, cleaning products, and the metalworking industry.
Products
Advanced Composites Epoxy Systems
- Aerospace: Aircraft, Helicopters
- Recreational: Bicycles, Skis, Racquets
- Specialty: Racing Parts, Medical, Electronics, Filament Windings
FRP Composites Polyester, Vinyl Ester
- Marine: FRP Boats, Yachts, Jet-skis
- Transportation: FRP Panels, Roofs, Spoilers
- Construction: FRP Wind Rotor Blades, Cultured Marble Sinks and Countertops, Bathtubs
Rotational Molding
- Recreational: Kayaks, Pedal Boats
- Construction: Containers, Tanks, Chains, Waste Bins
Rubber Industry
- Technical Rubber: Vibration Dampers, Roller Blade Wheels, Footwear, Custom Molding
Sealers & Cleaners, and Specialty Products
The Frekote Line of Products is the broadest mold release line in the industry. Frekote® mold release agents, backed by over 40 years of research and development, set the global standard for performance, quality, and value. Henkel, having pioneered release solutions for many of the world’s largest manufacturing organizations, understands the complexities of releasing the most demanding materials. Frekote mold release agents cater to virtually all types of composite and rubber molding operations. From jumbo jets to tennis racquets, truck tires to o-rings, and custom yachts to bathtubs, Frekote provides the release agent needed for most composite and rubber materials.
