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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
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
- Technologies
- Product Families
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
- AEROSILĀ® with low chloride content
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Fluids & Lubricants Type
- Fluids & Lubricants End Use
- Cable Gel Applications
Use of AEROSILĀ® 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. AEROSILĀ® 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 AEROSILĀ® 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 AEROSILĀ® are generally recognized as safe (GRAS; direct food contact). Offers rheology control as well as water resistance
- AEROSILĀ® Fumed Silica in Lubricating Greases
AEROSILĀ® 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 230Ā° C as well as for extreme-pressure and multipurpose greases.
- In soap greases, thickened by fatty acid soaps of lithium, calcium, sodium or aluminum, AEROSILĀ® 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 mĀ²/g - SiOā Content (based on ignited material) min. 99.8 % - pH Value (in 4% dispersion) min. 3.7 - - Loss on Drying* (at 105 Ā°C, 2 hours) max. 0.5 % - Carbon Content 1.5 - 3 % -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Packaging & Availability
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. AEROSILĀ® R 106 should be used within 2 years after production.