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HDK® N20ST is a hydrophilic, synthetic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. HDK® N20ST is a white colloidal powder of high purity. It is commonly used in the electronics industry.

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Functions: Rheology Modifier, Thickener, Thixotrope, Viscosity Modifier

INCI Name: Silica

Synonyms: Fumed Silica, Silica, Silicon Dioxide

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
INCI Name
CASE Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
112945-52-5, 60676-86-0
EC No.
231-545-4, 262-373-8, 310-060-2

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Applications

Electrics & Electronics.

Application Details
  • HDK® N20ST is applied as a thickening and thixotropic agent in many organic systems, e.g. in unsaturated polyesters, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics and others.
  • HDK® N20ST shows a lower thickening activity compared to HDK ® N20.
  • HDK® N20ST is not suitable for pharmaceuticals, food and feed. A good dispersion of HDK® N20ST is a must to assure optimum performance.

Properties

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. 40 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® N20ST may cause electrostatic charges. Like other amorphous silicas HDK® N20ST 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
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • Oceania
Packaging Information

HDK® N20ST 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® N20ST 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.