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HDK® N20Plus

HDK® N20Plus is a hydrophilic, synthetic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. HDK® N20Plus is a white colloidal powder of high purity. It finds applications in offset printing and powder coatings.

Brand: HDK (36 products)

INCI Name: Silica

Chemical Name: Pyrogenic Silica

CAS Number: 112945-52-5

Functions: Extender, Filler, Reinforcement, Rheology Modifier, Thickener, Thixotrope, Viscosity Modifier

Chemical Family: Silica

Synonyms: Fumed Silica, Silica, Silicon Dioxide

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Coating Type
Ink & Toner Type
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Applications
  • Architectural Coatings
  • Composites
  • Industrial Coatings
  • Offset Printing
  • Personal Care
  • Powder Coatings
Application Details
  • HDK® N20PLUS is applied as a thickening and thixotropic agent in many organic systems, e.g. in unsaturated polyesters, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics and others.
  • It is used as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, mainly silicone-elastomers.
  • In comparison to HDK® N20 the product shows a higher thickening efficiency in liquid formulations.
  • It acts as a free flow additive in the production of technical powders.
  • HDK® N20Plus is not suitable for pharmaceuticals, food and feed. A good dispersion of HDK® N20PLUS 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 2hours)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 - 4.3-DIN EN ISO 787-9
Sieve Residue (min. 40 µm)max. 0.03 %DIN EN ISO 787-18, Mocker Apparatus
Tamped Densityapprox. 40 g/lDIN EN ISO 787-11
Properties

White colloidal powder of high purity.

Regulatory & Compliance

Safety & Health

Safety Notes

During transportation and processing HDK® N20PLUS may cause electrostatic charges. Like other amorphous silicas HDK® N20PLUS 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® N20PLUS is offered in following packaging:

  • Pallet with paper bags: 10 kg bags
  • Big bags: 150 kg (big bags on pallets)

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

HDK® N20PLUS 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.