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AEROSIL® OX 50

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AEROSIL® OX 50 is a fumed silica with a very low specific surface area, low thickening, and high purity. The product can be used as an additive or as a raw material. In polymer composites, high filler loading can be achieved, making it possible to control essential characteristics of polymers.

Chemical Name: Silanamine, 1,1,1-trimethyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)-,hydrolysis products with silica, Silica gel, pptd., cryst.-free

Functions: Anti-Blocking Agent, Processing Aid, Reinforcement, Thixotrope

Chemical Family: Silica

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Silicones, Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Composite Materials Functions
CAS No.
112945-52-5

Features & Benefits

Product Features
  • Low thickening properties for high filler loading
  • High tamped density
  • Improvement in physicochemical characteristics of polymers, such as dielectric properties, optical properties, surface roughness, density, and hardness
  • High purity

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Applications
  • Additive in ceramics to control sintering activity or as raw material
  • Filler in thermoplastic polymers and silicones
  • Filler in composite materials
  • Anti-blocking additive for polymer films with good transparency

Typical Applications

  • Plasticizers
  • Blowing agents
  • Antistatic agents
  • Anti-fogging agents

Properties

Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tamped Density*approx. 100g/l
Specific Surface Area (BET)35 - 65m²/g
SiO₂ Content (based on ignited material)min. 99.8%
Sieve Residue (45 µm)max. 0.200%By Mocker Apparatus
pH Value (in 4% dispersion)3.8 - 4.8
Loss on Drying* (at 105 °C, 2 hours)max. 1.5%

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • North America
Packaging Information

AEROSIL® OX 50 is supplied in multiple layer 15 kg bags.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage Conditions

Recommend to store the product in closed containers under dry conditions and to protect the material from volatile substances. AEROSIL® OX 50 should be used within 2 years after production.