Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Fluids & Lubricants Functions
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- CAS No.
- 112926-00-8
- EC No.
- 601-214-2
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Fluids & Lubricants Features
- Materials Features
- Product Features
- Reinforcing component for RTV- and HTV-silicone rubber
- Thickening agent for RTV- 1K silicone sealants
- Rheology control of binders and polymers
- Improvement and maintenance of free flow and anticaking characteristics of powders
- AEROSIL® with low chloride content
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Fluids & Lubricants Type
- Fluids & Lubricants End Use
- Cable Gel Applications
Use of AEROSIL® fumed silica for cable gels gives excellent performance when it comes to shear-thinning, providing quick recovery and the gel does not require heat to be applied. AEROSIL® fumed silica improves properties of oil-based filling compounds for wire and cables to protect fibers (e. g. optical fibers) as it:
- Supports to isolate sensitive optical fi bers from external forces
- Protects the fi bers from moisture
- Provides thickening to help the gel to stay where it is placed
- Helps to form a seal to keep out contaminants like dust, dirt and water
- Is non-conductive / does not negatively infl uence di-electrical properties
- Lubricating Grease Applications
The use of AEROSIL® fumed silica is recommended for lubricating greases used in industrial applications, automotive, electrical as well as food grade.
- Electrical - Offers rheology control as well as water resistance.
- Industrial - Offers rheology control as well as excellent oxidation resistance against water and chemicals.
- Automotive - Offers rheology control as well as excellent oxidation resistance against water and chemicals.
- Food - Hydrophilic AEROSIL® are generally recognized as safe (GRAS; direct food contact). Offers rheology control as well as water resistance
- AEROSIL® Fumed Silica in Lubricating Greases
AEROSIL® fumed silica helps to build a stable matrix to increase viscosity and suppress oil separation in lubricating greases. It can be used in the following systems:
- In non-soap greases, used in high-temperature applications up to 230° C as well as for extreme-pressure and multipurpose greases.
- In soap greases, thickened by fatty acid soaps of lithium, calcium, sodium or aluminum, AEROSIL® fumed silica can be used to further improve the performance of the lubricating grease.
- Hydrophilic fumed silica provides optimized thickening effects in non-polar oils.
- Hydrophobic fumed silica provides viscosity control and increased water repellency in semi-polar to polar oils.
- The surface area of the silica and the volume fraction of the silica in the fi nal mass play a role in the long term storage and heat stability.
Properties
- Physico-Chemical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Tamped Density* (Modified) | approx. 50 | g/l | — |
| Specific Surface Area (BET) | 220 - 280 | m²/g | — |
| SiO₂ Content (based on ignited material) | min. 99.8 | % | — |
| pH Value (in 4% dispersion) | min. 3.7 | — | — |
| Loss on Drying* (at 105 °C, 2 hours) | max. 0.5 | % | — |
| Carbon Content | 1.5 - 3 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
AEROSIL® R 106 is supplied in multiple layer 10 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® R 106 should be used within 2 years after production.