Any material used to coat the mold to prevent the molded part from sticking when being removed, or a material used to keep resin from sticking to any part of the work.
Compounds used on wood or steel formwork for concrete to make it easier to remove the cured concrete from the form. Parting agents are normally silicone or paraffin waxes and must be removed before installation of resilient flooring.
Powdered mineral (talc, mica, and so forth) placed on coated felts to prevent adhesion of concentric felt layers in the roll (sometimes called a releasing agent or antistick compound.