Additive

AEROSIL® 380

AEROSIL® 380 is a hydrophilic fumed silica with a very high specific surface area of 380 m2/g.

Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Rheology control

Sustainability

VOC reduction

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Solventfree
Waterborne

Manufacturer

AEROSIL Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • high transparency after good dispersion

Technical data

loss on drying
<2.0 %
pH-value
3.7 - 4.5
SiO2 content
>99.8 %
specific surface area (BET)
350 - 410 m²/g
tamped density
Approx 50 g/l

Properties

Anti-settling
3/5
Anti-sagging
4/5
Corrosion resistance
2/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 1.0 - 2.0 %.

Processing instructions

Addition to the coating as supplied or as a predilution is possible.

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture. We recommend to store the product in closed containers under dry conditions and to protect the material from volatile substances.