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HDK® N20P is a hydrophilic, synthetic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. HDK® N20P is commonly applied in the electronics industry as a white colloidal powder of high purity.

Chemical Family: Silica

Functions: Reinforcement, Thixotropic Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Natural Rubbers (NR), Synthetic Rubbers

Features: Amorphous, Good Mechanical Properties, High Purity, Highly Thixotropic, Hydrophilic

End Uses: Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electronics, Industrial Applications, Sulfuric Acid Gel Batteries

Synonyms: Fumed Silica, Silica, Silicon Dioxide

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Industrial Additives Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Industrial Additives End Use
Applications

Electrics & Electronics.

Application Details
  • HDK® N20P is used as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, mainly silicone-elastomers.
  • HDK® N20P is used as a thixotropic agent in the production of tooth pastes and sulfuric acid gel batteries.
  • HDK® N20P is not suitable for pharmaceuticals, food and feed. A good dispersion of HDK® N20P is a must to assure optimum performance.

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Appearance
White colloidal powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C, SiO₂)approx. 2.2 g/cm³DIN 51757
Loss of Weight (at 1000°C, 2hours (based on the substance dried at 105 °C for 2 hours))max. 2 %DIN EN ISO 3262-19
Refraction Index1.46
Silanol Group Density2SiOH/nm²
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 Surface175 - 225 m²/gDIN ISO 9277 DIN 66132
Loss on Drying (at 105°C, 2 hours)max. 1.5 %DIN EN ISO 787-2
pH (in 4% aqueous dispersion)3.8 - 4.3DIN EN ISO 787-9
Sieve Residue (min. 40 µm)max. 0.03 %DIN EN ISO 787-18, Mocker Apparatus
Tamped Densityapprox. 100 g/lDIN EN ISO 787-11
Properties

White colloidal powder of high purity.

Regulatory & Compliance

Safety & Health

Safety Notes

During transportation and processing HDK® N20P may cause electrostatic charges. Like other amorphous silicas HDK® N20P 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: 20 kg bags.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

HDK® N20P should be stored in the original packaging in dry storage areas. Due to the high surface area HDK® adsorbs volatiles and should be protected from humidity and volatiles. If single bags are taken away from an original pallet, the remaining bags of this pallet must again be protected against humidity and volatiles.