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KEMITURASIL® AM-1-120

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Hydrophobic KemituraSil® AM-1-120 are treated with different silanes. These grades work only in nonaqueous solutions but they provide better and longer lasting results with lower dosage

Functions: Anti-Caking Agent, Anti-Sagging Agent, Rheology Modifier, Thickener, Thixotrope

Features: Anti-Settling, Water Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Technologies

Features & Benefits

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

Applications & Uses

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
  • Vinyl ester resin-based composites
  • Epoxy resin-based composites
  • PU resin-based liquids
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Adhesives
  • Silicone rubber and sealants
  • Cable compounds and Printing inks

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Silicon Dioxide99.0 - 99.3wt %
Ferrous Oxide0.01wt %
Aluminium Oxide0.05wt %
Titanium Dioxide0.03wt %
pH Valuemin. 3.6
Loss on Drying (2 Hrs, 105°C)max. 0.5wt %
Ignition Loss (2 Hrs, 1000°C)max. 2wt %
Bulk Density40 - 50 (50 - 100)g/l
BET Surface Area100 - 140m²/g
Hydrophobicitymin. 99%

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.