Products in Printing & Packaging: Silica

Foamaster® MO 2108 is a defoamer based on mineral oil, featuring a blend of low-aromatic mineral oil, hydrophobic silica, and fatty acid derivatives. It is suitable for most water-based paints, lacquers, and printing inks, presenting as an opaque, grayish liquid.

HDK® H13L is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H13L is primarily used as a thickening, thixotropic, and anti-sedimentation agent in various applications such as coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and others. It finds its main application in polar systems. The strong hydrophobicity of HDK® H13L makes it particularly suitable for solvent-free systems, high solids formulations, and waterborne coatings.

HDK® H30 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H30 finds application as a thickening and thixotropic agent in various industries including coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and others. Additionally, it is utilized as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, specifically silicone-elastomers. Moreover, HDK® H30 acts as a free flow additive in the production of powder coatings.

HDK® H15 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H15 is commonly utilized as a thickening and thixotropic agent in coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and other applications. Additionally, it serves as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers. Moreover, HDK® H15 functions as a free flow additive in the production of technical powders.

HDK® N20 is a synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. This white colloidal powder offers high purity and serves multiple purposes. One of the primary applications of HDK® N20 is as a thickening and thixotropic agent in organic systems such as unsaturated polyesters, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and cosmetics. Additionally, it functions as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers.

HDK® V15 is a standard synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity commonly used in various industrial applications. HDK® V15 finds its application as a thickening and thixotropic agent in silicone sealants. Additionally, it is used as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers.

HDK® N20Plus is a hydrophilic, synthetic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. HDK® N20Plus is a white colloidal powder of high purity. It finds applications in offset printing and powder coatings.

HDK® H2000/4 is a highly efficient free flow additive designed specifically for use in electrophotographic toners. It is suitable for various types of toners, including monocomponent magnetic toners, monocomponent nonmagnetic toners, dual-component toners, crushed type toners, and polymerization toners. The recommended application range for HDK® H2000/4 is 0.5 to 3.0 wt%.

HDK® T40 is a standard synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity commonly used in various industrial applications. HDK® T40 finds applications in flexographic printing, gravure printing, industrial wood coatings, inkjet paper, offset printing, and printing inks.

HDK® H20 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H20 is used as a thickening and thixotropic agent in coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and other applications. It also serves as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone-elastomers. Additionally, HDK® H20 acts as a free flow additive in the production of powder coatings.

AEROSIL® R 805 is a high thickening fumed silica surface treated with OCTMO.

AEROSIL® R 972 is hydrophobic fumed silica grade treated with DDS (Dichlordimethylsilane). The moderate hydrophobicity of these AEROSIL® products is suited for defoaming properties in the presence of appropriate hydrophobic liquids. They are recomended for improving the sedimentation stability of defoamer dispersions as well.

AEROSIL® 200 is a hydrophilic fumed silica with a specific surface area of 200 m²/g.

AEROSIL® R 202 is a hydrophobic fumed silica grade, treated with a polydimethylsiloxane. This product can be used in defoamer formulations for sedimentation stabilization and due to its high hydrophobicity as defoaming component.

Inhibisil® 73 anti-corrosion pigment is a calcium oxide-containing synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide. It is designed for use where thin film anti-corrosive protection is needed. Its high calcium oxide content, ease of dispersion, and high Hegman value provide formulation flexibility and expanded process capability.

Inhibisil® 75 anti-corrosion pigment is a calcium oxide-containing synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide. It is designed for use where thin film anti-corrosive protection is needed. Its high calcium oxide content, ease of dispersion, and high Hegman value provide formulation flexibility and expanded process capability.

LO-VEL® 8300 flatting agent is a synthetic amorphous precipitated silica treated with a functionalized wax. It is designed for use in waterborne and solvent-borne coatings, and is suitable for coatings with a dry film thickness of less than 1 mil (< 20 microns).

Lo-Vel® 2010 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

Lo-Vel® 66 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

Lo-Vel® 27 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

Lo-Vel® 2018 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

Lo-Vel® 2023 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

Lo-Vel® 6200 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

LO-VEL® 8100 flatting agent is a high-efficiency flatting agent that is ideal for use in a variety of coating systems. It is a synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide, wax-treated silica designed for use where a Hegman value of 6 to 6.75 is required. Moreover, its high flatting efficiency, resistance to settling and heat-age stability provide formulation flexibility and expanded process capability.

Hi-Sil® T-700 is a thickening agent that belongs to PPG's Hi-Sil® product line of synthetic, amorphous, precipitated silicas that are rheology modifiers and anti-sag/suspension agents. Hi-Sil® T-700 is a premium grade thixotrope designed specifically for adhesive and sealant applications. Its unique physical characteristics make Hi-Sil® T-700 thickening agent a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to fumed silica in certain applications.

Hi-Sil® T-152 is a thickening agent that belongs to PPG's Hi-Sil® product line of synthetic, amorphous, precipitated silicas that are rheology modifiers and anti-sag/suspension agents. Hi-Sil® T-152 is a premium-grade thixotrope designed specifically for adhesive and sealant applications. Its unique physical characteristics make Hi-Sil® T-152 thickening agent a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to fumed silica in certain applications.

CONSTAB SAB 06509 LD features a product composed of 5% highly purified erucamide slip additive and 5% synthetic silica. This formulation serves as both an anti-blocking agent and a slip agent, catering to the packaging sector, including food and beverage packaging and industrial and transport packaging.

CONSTAB SAB 06603 LD incorporates 2% erucamide and 10% natural silica to deliver a well-balanced blend of antiblocking and fast-slip properties. This product acts as both an anti-blocking agent and a slip agent, making it particularly suitable for the printing and packaging industries. Its applications extend to food and beverage packaging as well as industrial and transport packaging.

CONSTAB SAB 06527 PPR contains 5% synthetic silica (4 µm) and 5% erucamide. It functions as both an anti-blocking agent and a slip agent. Suitable for polypropylene (PP), it finds applications in printing and packaging, including food and beverage packaging and industrial and transport packaging.

CONSTAB SAB 06589 LD integrates 5% erucamide and 10% natural silica, boasting a particle size of 15 µm. This strategic combination elicits well-balanced antiblocking and swift slip characteristics, aptly addressing the needs of the printing and packaging domains. Serving as an anti-blocking agent and slip agent, it's adeptly conveyed by polyethylene (PE) with a resin-based carrier.

KAFRIT AB 0U470 LD is an anti-blocking agent product with a polyethylene (PE) carrier. It is non-phenolic and contains 70% purified silica that is crystalline-free and phenol-free. This product is used in the printing and packaging market for applications in food and beverage packaging and industrial and transport packaging.

KAFRIT SAB 0C720 LD comprises an amalgamation of 5% erucamide and 10% natural silica, characterized by a particle size of 15 µm. This carefully crafted composition imparts a harmonious blend of antiblocking and rapid slip properties, rendering it a prime candidate for diverse applications within the printing and packaging sectors. Acting as both an anti-blocking agent and a slip agent, it's proficiently carried by polyethylene (PE) with a resin-based foundation.

KAFRIT AB 0F210 LL is a high-quality pe-film product featuring 10% synthetic silica with a particle size of 4 µm. As an anti-blocking agent, it ensures consistent high quality for packaging applications in food and beverage packaging and industrial and transport packaging.

CONSTAB CB 09060 LL offers a product comprised of 10% synthetic silica, 5% erucamide slip additive, and processing aid. This versatile formulation serves as both a processing aid and a slip agent, addressing packaging needs in food and beverage packaging and industrial and transport packaging.

CONSTAB AB 06114 LD is a product that functions as an anti-blocking agent. It uses polyethylene (PE) as its carrier and is used in the printing and packaging market, particularly for food and beverage packaging and industrial and transport packaging applications. It belongs to the additive masterbatches and surface modifier product families.

CONSTAB CB 09059 LD is composed of 10% synthetic silica and functions as both a long-term antistatic agent and processing aid. It is suitable for polyethylene (PE) and resin-based materials and serves the printing and packaging markets, especially in applications like food and beverage packaging and industrial and transport packaging.