Additive

AEROSIL® R 816

AEROSIL® R 816 is a fumed silica after-treated with hexadecylsilane.

Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Rheology control

Sustainability

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Solventborne
Waterborne

Manufacturer

AEROSIL Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • good incorporation to WBC
  • weakly hydrophobic
  • especially developed for WBC

Technical data

carbon content
0.9 - 1.8 %
loss on drying
<1.0 %
pH-value
4.0 - 5.5
SiO2 content
>99.8 %
specific surface area (BET)
170 - 210 m²/g
tamped density
Approx 60 g/l

Properties

Anti-settling
3/5
Anti-sagging
4/5
Corrosion resistance
1/5

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.