Additive

AEROSIL® R 106

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

Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Rheology control

Sustainability

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

Manufacturer

AEROSIL Logo

Availability

Key benefits

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

Technical data

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.