Additive

AEROSIL® R 202

AEROSIL® R 202 is a fumed silica after-treated with polydimethylsiloxane.

Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Rheology control

Sustainability

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Solventborne
Solventfree

Manufacturer

AEROSIL Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • excellent rheology effect
  • especially recommened for 2-pack epoxy resins
  • improves corrosion resistance

Technical data

carbon content
3.5 - 5.0 %
loss on drying
<0.5 %
pH-value
4.0 - 6.0
SiO2 content
>99.8 %
specific surface area (BET)
80 - 120 m²/g
tamped density
Approx 60 g/l

Properties

Anti-settling
5/5
Anti-sagging
5/5
Corrosion resistance
5/5

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.

Compatibility of PMDS treated product should be tested in the coating.

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.