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HDK® H20RM is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H20RM is used as a thickening and thixotropic agent in various applications such as coatings, paints, printing inks, and adhesives, particularly in epoxy, polyurethane, and acrylate systems.

Chemical Family: Silica

Functions: Rheology Modifier, Thickener, Thixotrope

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU)

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Synonyms: Fumed Silica, Silica, Silicon Dioxide

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

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Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Application Details

HDK® H20RM is applied as a thickening and thixotropic agent in coatings, paints, printing inks and adhesives, especially in epoxy, polyurethane and acrylate systems. It is not suitable for pharmaceuticals, food and feed. A good dispersion of HDK® H20RM is a must to assure optimum performance.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White colloidal powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
BET Surface (area of hydrophobic silica)approx. 150 m²/gDIN ISO 9277 DIN 66132
Density (at 20°C, SiO₂)approx. 2.2 g/cm³DIN 51757
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Carbon Content2.0 - 3.4 %DIN ISO 10694
Loss on Drying (at 105°C, 2 hours)max. 1.0 %DIN EN ISO 787-2
pH (in 4% dispersion, 1:1 mixture of water-methanol)5.0 - 7.5DIN EN ISO 787-9
Surface ModificationTrimethylsiloxy
Tamped Densityapprox. 50 g/lDIN EN ISO 787-11
Properties

White colloidal powder of high purity.

Regulatory & Compliance

Safety & Health

Safety Notes

During transportation and processing HDK® H20RM may cause electrostatic charges. Like other amorphous silicas HDK® H20RM 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

Pallet with paper bags: 5 kg bags.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

HDK® H20RM should be stored in the original packaging in dry storage areas.