Additive

AEROSIL® R 106

Name: AEROSIL® R 106 - Sample
Brand: Evonik
Availability: InStock

AEROSIL® R 106 is a hydrophobic fumed silica surface treated with D4 (octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane).

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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Rheology control

Sustainability

Contains no biocide

Life Cycle Assessment available

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Key benefits

excellent rheology effect
provides pseudoplastic (shear thinning) flow behavior
especially recommened for 2-pack epoxy resins

Technical data

Property	Value
carbon content	1.5 - 3.0 %
delivery form	free-flowing powder
loss on drying	max. 0.5 %
pH value, 5% in water	≥ 3.7
specific surface area (BET)	220 - 280 m²/g
tamped density	Approx 50 g/l

carbon content

1.5 - 3.0 %

delivery form

free-flowing powder

loss on drying

max. 0.5 %

pH value, 5% in water

≥ 3.7

specific surface area (BET)

220 - 280 m²/g

tamped density

Approx 50 g/l

Properties

Anti-settling

5/5

Anti-sagging

5/5

Corrosion resistance

4/5

Recommended addition level

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

Processing instructions

Addition to the coating as supplied, preferably at the grinding stage.

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.