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Specialty Products

Concrete Form Release Oils

Leahy-Wolf has provided concrete form oils to construction supply houses and contractors nationwide for over 50 years. We were one of the first to develop an environmentally safe version almost 25 years ago and continue to lead with the latest and best materials available.

Form Oil B-1-38 V

Form Oil B-1-38 V is a compounded low odor, VOC compliant liquid reactive chemical form release for use on metal, wood and fiber forms to provide a barrier between the concrete and the form. It is non-staining, non-settling and non-freezing.

Form Oil B-1-38 V prevents concrete build-up and provides rust protection when used on metal forms and pans. It is recommended for use on all patent forms for wall surfaces and provides an architectural grade finish.

Key Features

  • VOC compliant liquid reactive chemical form release
  • Non-staining, non-settling, non-freezing formula
  • Prevents concrete build-up on forms and equipment
  • Provides rust protection on metal forms and pans
  • Architectural grade finish quality
  • Fewer air voids in finished concrete
  • Works on metal, wood, and fiber forms
  • Reduces clean-up costs significantly

Applications

Wall Forms

Patent forms for architectural wall surfaces requiring high-quality finishes.

Metal Pans & Domes

Steel domes, patent forming pans, and long forms for ease of release.

Paving & Sidewalk Forms

Treatment for paving forms and sidewalk applications.

Equipment Protection

Protects machinery from concrete build-up and rust during operations.

Technical Specifications

Form Oil B-1-38 V meets EPA VOC requirements and provides consistent performance in all conditions.

PropertyValue
Color, AppearanceClear Yellow
Flash Point (COC)290-310°F
Pour Point-50°F
Viscosity SUS @ 100°FMin. 55
Viscosity cSt @ 40°CMin. 6.12
Weight7.15 lbs/gal
VOC<250 g/L (EPA Compliant)

EPA 7-1-15 VOC Limits: 250 g/L, 3.8 lb/gal — Our product is fully compliant at <250 g/L

Notable Projects Using Our Product

Our concrete form release oils have been trusted on landmark construction projects across the country.

Denver Aquarium

Denver, Colorado

Complex aquatic environment structures requiring precision form release and architectural quality finishes.

Millennium Park Underground Parking

Chicago, Illinois

Massive underground parking structure beneath one of Chicago's most iconic public spaces.

Bahá'í Temple

Wilmette, Illinois

Historic house of worship featuring intricate concrete architectural details requiring premium form release.

Available Packaging

Available in the sizes you need for any project scale

5 Gallon Pails

5 Gallon Pails

16 Gallon Kegs

16 Gallon Kegs

55 Gallon Drums

55 Gallon Drums

275 Gallon Totes

275 Gallon Totes

Bulk Delivery

Bulk Delivery

Private Labeling Available

Wholesale supply houses can have our concrete form release oil private labeled under your brand.

Learn About Private Labeling

Ready to Order?

Contact us for pricing, technical support, or to place an order. We deliver throughout the Midwest and can arrange shipments nationwide.