Form Releases
A variety of formulations to meet specific project requirements
Symons Form Releases protect formwork from concrete so that stripping is easy, and form cleaning operations are reduced. Good coverage rates minimize application costs.
For more information, see the Product Guide or the Q & A page.
Action Kote
(Premium Grade)
Action Kote is a high quality, low odor, chemically reactive form release that is V.O.C. compliant in all regulatory regions. It is ideal for architectural or precast concrete, and for general forming applications.
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Action Kote FD
(Fast Dry)
Action Kote is a high quality, fast drying form release with a chemically reactive design to aid in achieving aesthetically pleasing concrete surfaces. This material has a pleasant, low odor, and promotes safety by drying faster than most common release agents.
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Environmental Release EF
(Biodegradable)
Environmental Release EF biodegradable form release is specially designed for environmentally sensitive forming conditions, including indoor placements, potential soil contamination and water systems exposure.
Environmental Release EF is NSF approved for use in potable water structures.
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Liner Kote
(Form Liner Grade)
Liner Kote is specially designed for use with form liner materials. It protects plastic and urethane surfaces for consistent pattern reproduction.
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Magic Kote®
(Industry-recognized performance)
Magic Kote is the most widely recognized form release in the concrete forming industry. This chemically neutral blend in a solvent or water-based formulation is designed for use with almost any forming surface.
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Magic Kote VOC
(Low VOC content)
Magic Kote VOC is a specially designed, low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content form release that meets VOC limits in every state.
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Thrift Kote®
(Economy Grade)
Thrift Kote is a chemically reactive form release, in a solvent-based formulation that provides excellent form stripping characteristics at a moderate price.
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Liquid SystemsAvailable in solvent or water-based formulations. |
Cement SystemsEnhance concrete performance or correct problems. |
Epoxy SystemsResin-based systems correct structural concrete problems and protect concrete surfaces. |
LEED/Green SystemsIt used to be that "going green" meant paying a premium for poor performance on the jobsite. Symons new bio-based technologies can contribute significantly to LEED Credits while out-performing other older technologies. |

