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HDK® H13L is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H13L is primarily used as a thickening, thixotropic, and anti-sedimentation agent in various applications such as coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and others. It finds its main application in polar systems. The strong hydrophobicity of HDK® H13L makes it particularly suitable for solvent-free systems, high solids formulations, and waterborne coatings.

Chemical Family: Silica

Functions: Anti-Settling Agent, Rheology Modifier, Thickener, Thixotrope

Labeling Claims: Environmentally Friendly

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Features: Corrosion Resistance, Excellent Adhesion

Synonyms: Fumed Silica, Silica, Silicon Dioxide

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Industrial Additives End Use
Applications
  • Adhesives
  • Anti-Corrosive Coatings
  • Can Coatings
  • Coil Coatings
  • Do It Yourself
  • Flexographic Printing
  • Flooring Installation
  • Gravure Printing
  • Industrial Coatings
  • Industrial Wood Coatings
  • Marine & Protective Coatings
  • Offset Printing
  • Printing Inks
  • Pulp, Paper & Printing Processes
  • Rheology Control
  • Screen Printing
  • Wood-to-Wood Bonding
Application Details
  • HDK® H13L is applied as a thickening, thixotropic and antisedimentation agent in coatings, printing inks, adhesives and others.
  • It is mainly used in polar systems. Due to its strong hydrophobicity HDK® H13L is well suited for solventfree systems, for high solids and for waterborne coatings.
  • HDK® H13L is not suitable for pharmaceuticals, food and feed. A good dispersion of HDK® H13L is a must to assure optimum performance.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White colloidal powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
BET Surface (of the hydrophobic silica)approx. 110 m²/gDIN ISO 9277 DIN 66132
Density (at 20°C, SiO₂)approx. 2.2 g/cm³DIN 51757
Residual Silanol Contentapprox. 50%
SiO₂ Content (based on the substance heated at 1000°C for 2 hours)min. 99.8%DIN EN ISO 3262-19
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
BET Surface (of the hydrophilic silica)110 - 140 m²/gDIN ISO 9277 DIN 66132
Carbon Content0.6 - 2.2 %DIN ISO 10694
Loss on Drying (at 105°C, 2 hours)max. 0.6 %DIN EN ISO 787-2
Sieve Residue (min. 40 µm)max. 0.05 %DIN EN ISO 787-18, Mocker Apparatus
Surface ModificationDimethylsiloxy
Tamped Density50 - 85 g/lDIN EN ISO 787-11
Properties

White colloidal powder of high purity.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Safety & Health

Safety Notes

During transportation and processing HDK® H13L may cause electrostatic charges. Like other amorphous silicas HDK® H13L does not show either carcinogenic (IARC classification, Volume 68, 1997) or mutagenic properties.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • Oceania
Packaging Information

HDK® H13L is offered in following packaging:

  • Pallet with paper bags: 10 kg bags
  • Big bags: 200 kg (big bags on pallets)

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

HDK® H13L should be stored in the original packaging in dry storage areas.