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KEMITURASIL® 380

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KemituraSil® 380 is used as a thickening and thixotropic agent in many organic systems, i.e. unsaturated polyesters, coatings, paints and lacquers, printing inks, adhesives, composites, pharmacy and in cosmetics. KemituraSil® 380 is used as reinforcing filler in elastomers, like silicones. KemituraSil® 380 is also used as free flow additive in technical powders, in food and feed where even small amounts significantly improve the flow properties.

Chemical Family: Silica

Functions: Rheology Modifier, Thickener, Thixotrope

End Uses: Lacquers

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyesters

Labeling Claims: High Purity

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Synonyms: Fumed Silica, Silica, Silicon Dioxide

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
112945-52-5
EC No.
601-216-3
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
CASE Ingredients Features
Features
  • Thickening and Thixotropy
  • Anti-settlings
  • Anti-sag
  • Moisture barrier
  • Reinforcing
  • Water resistance
  • Free flow
  • Anti cakings
  • Hydrophobicity

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Coating Type
Processing

In order to obtain a good performance the KemituraSil® products must be well dispersed.

Typical Applications
  • Thickener & Thixotropic agent in liquids
  • Anti-sedimentation of solids in liquids systems
  • Free flowing agent for powdered materials

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Silicon Dioxide99.9wt %
Ferrous Oxide0.003wt %
Aluminium Oxide0.05wt %
Titanium Dioxide0.02wt %
pH Value3.6 - 4.3
Loss on Drying (2 Hrs, 105°C)1.5wt %
Ignition Loss (2 Hrs, 1000°C)2.0wt %
Bulk Density40 - 60g/l
BET Surface Area170 - 330m²/g
Sieve Residue (acc. to mocker 4.5 μm)max. 0.04wt %

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

KemituraSil® products are delivered as standard in 10 kg for Hydrofilic grades and 12.5 kg bags for hydrophobic grades. Bulk/Bigbags is possible upon request.

Storage & Handling

Storage

When stored in unbroken packaging in dry warehouse, KemituraSil® products have a shelf life of min. 24 months. In case of longer storage properties must be checked.