- Chemical Family:Silica
- Functions:Rheology Modifier, Thixotrope, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
- End Uses:Epoxy Coating, Sensors, Wind Turbine Blades
- Compatible Polymers & Resins:Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU), Vinyl Esters
- Labeling Claims:Cruelty-Free, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, High Purity, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- INCI Name:Silica Dimethyl Silylate
- Synonyms:Fumed Silica, Silica, Silicon Dioxide
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.