Products in Additives: 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.

Foamaster® MO 2107 ED is a 100% active liquid defoamer designed for water-based paints. It is a blend of low-aromatic mineral oil and hydrophobized silica (siliconized), presented as an opaque, grayish liquid. This defoamer is notably robust and persistent when used with water-based paints formulated from vinyl acetate, acrylic, and vinyl acrylic dispersions. It is particularly recommended for situations where high concentrations of surfactants are present, such as in deep-tone finishes.

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® V15D is a standard synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is commonly used in various industrial applications. HDK® V15D 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® 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® T30Plus is a synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. HDK® T30Plus is a white colloidal powder of high purity. It finds applications in inkjet paper, makeup, powder coatings, printing inks, and rheology control.

HDK® H20RH is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H20RH is highly effective as a thickening and thixotropic agent in various applications such as coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and others. It offers high compatibility, especially in epoxy, polyurethane, and acrylate systems.

HDK® H30RM is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H30RM is commonly used in various applications, including automotive coatings, industrial coatings, powder coatings, and as a rheology control agent.

HDK® H21 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H21 is used as a thickening and thixotropic agent in various applications such as composites, coatings, adhesives, and sealants, particularly in vinylester, epoxy, and polyurethane systems.

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® V15A 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® V15A finds its application as a thickening and thixotropic agent in silicone sealants. It offers higher thickening efficiency compared to HDK® V15.

HDK® H16 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H16 is applied as a thickening and thixotropic agent in composites, coatings, adhesives, and sealants, especially in vinylester, epoxy, and polyurethane systems. It also finds applications in adhesives.

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® H20RM is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H20RM is used as a thickening and thixotropic agent in various applications such as coatings, paints, printing inks, and adhesives, particularly in epoxy, polyurethane, and acrylate systems.

HDK® H2000 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H2000 is primarily used as a reinforcing filler in silicone-elastomers, enhancing their properties. Furthermore, it serves as a free flow additive in the production of technical powders and finds application as an additive in antifoam agents.

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® H30LM is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H30LM is commonly used in various applications, including automotive coatings, industrial coatings, powder coatings, and as a rheology control agent.

HDK® V16 is a synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. The product is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® V16 is primarily employed as a thickening and thixotropic agent in silicone sealants. Notably, it exhibits higher thickening efficiency compared to HDK® V15A.

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® 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.

HDK® D05 is a synthetic, hydrophilic amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. Achieving a good dispersion of HDK® D05 is essential to ensure optimal performance. This product serves as a filler in both organic and inorganic systems, allowing for high loading without significant impact on rheology. It finds application in various industries, including coatings and resins. HDK® D05 is also valued as a highly pure source of SiO².

HDK® V16D is a synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. The product is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® V16D finds its application as a thickening and thixotropic agent in silicone sealants.

HDK® T30 is a hydrophilic, synthetic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. HDK® T30 is a white colloidal powder of high purity. It finds application in inkjet paper, make-up, powder coatings, printing inks, and rheology control.

HDK® H18 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H18 is used as a thickening and thixotropic agent in composites, coatings, adhesives, and sealants, particularly in vinylester, epoxy, and polyurethane systems.

HDK® S13 is a hydrophilic, synthetic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. HDK® S13 is a white colloidal powder of high purity. It finds application in inkjet paper and pulp, paper & printing processes.

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® H17 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H17 is used as a thickening and thixotropic agent in composites, coatings, adhesives, and sealants, particularly in vinylester, epoxy, and polyurethane systems.

AEROSIL® R 106 is a hydrophobic fumed silica after treated with D4 (Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane).

SIPERNAT® 35 is a very finely milled, hydrophilic, slightly alkaline silica, used in dry roast hydrophobized defoamer formulations.

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.

AEROSIL® 130 is a fumed silica with a high specific surface area, making it an excellent thickening and reinforcing agent for a wide range of applications. This product is particularly well-suited for use in adhesives, coatings, and composites, as it can improve mechanical strength and increase the durability of the final product. AEROSIL® 130 is a hydrophilic fumed silica with a specific surface area of 130 m2/g.

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

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® R 974 is hydrophobic fumed silica grades 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 recommended for improving the sedimentation stability of defoamer dispersions as well.

NANOPOL® A 720 is a flexible dispersion of colloidal silica in n-butyl acetate solvent. The silica phase is composed of surface-modified, synthetic SiO₂-spheres that are very small in size (Ø 20 nm) and have a narrow particle size distribution. Despite having a high SiO₂-content of 50 wt%, NANOPOL® A 720 is transparent, low in viscosity, and does not show sedimentation due to the agglomerate-free dispersion of the nanoparticles in the solvent. It significantly improves tear resistance, fracture toughness, and modulus. NANOPOL® A 720 can be used to formulate highly filled, transparent adhesives based on various reactive resins. It is also easy to process due to its uncritical solvents.