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AEROSILĀ® R 812

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AEROSILĀ® R 812 is hydrophobic fumed silica grade treated with HMDS (Hexamethyldisilazane). It can be used for sedimentation stabilization and due to its high hydrophobicity as defoaming agent.

INCI Name: Silica Silylate

Chemical Name: Silica gel, pptd., cryst.-free

Functions: Anti-Caking Agent, Processing Aid, Rheology Modifier, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

CAS Number: 112926-00-8

Chemical Family: Silica

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
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Plastics & Elastomers Functions
CAS No.
112926-00-8
EC No.
601-214-2

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
CASE Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Applications
  • Very well suited for Hydrophobic silica application.
  • Well suited for Anti-settling application.

Typical Applications

  • Plasticizers
  • Blowing agents
  • Antistatic agents
  • Anti-fogging agents

Properties

Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tamped Density (ex plant)approx. 60g/l-
Specific Surface Area (BET), Multipoint230 - 290mĀ²/g-
SiOā‚‚ Content (based on ignited material)min. 99.8wt %-
pH Value (in 4% dispersion)5.5 - 8.0-ISO 787-9
Loss on Drying* (at 105 Ā°C, 2 hours)max. 0.5wt %ISO 787-2
Carbon Content2.0 - 3.0wt %-

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

AEROSILĀ® Fumed Silica
  • AEROSILĀ® fumed silica is a highly dispersed, amorphous, very pure silica manufactured by high-temperature hydrolysis of silicon tetrachloride in an oxyhydrogen gas flame. The primary particles formed in the AEROSILĀ® process are virtually spherical and free of pores.
  • During the formation of the primary particles, aggregates are formed which further accumulate into agglomerates. Under shear, these agglomerates can be returned back into smaller aggregates.
  • Siloxane and silanol groups are found on the surface of the AEROSILĀ® particles. This latter type of functional group in particular is responsible for the hydrophilic behavior of untreated AEROSILĀ®. Figure shows the surface groups of hydrophilic AEROSILĀ® grades.

AEROSILĀ® R 812 - AerosilĀ® Fumed Silica

Surface groups of hydrophilic AEROSILĀ® grades.

Figure below provides a summary of these and highlights the difference between them and hydrophilic AEROSILĀ® grades according to the schematically represented surface groups. All hydrophobic AEROSILĀ® grades bear the suffix "R" to indicate their water- repellent character.

AEROSILĀ® R 812 - AerosilĀ® Fumed Silica - 1

Surface groups of hydrophobic AEROSILĀ® grades.

The hydrophobic nature of aftertreated AEROSILĀ® grades compared with AEROSILĀ® 300 can be illustrated by means of moisture adsorption in increasingly humid conditions. Figure below shows the corresponding isotherms.

AEROSILĀ® R 812 - AerosilĀ® Fumed Silica - 2

Adsorption isotherms of various AEROSILĀ® grades at room temperature (small samples).

Packaging & Availability

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Regional Availability
  • North America