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AEROSIL® R 972

Hydrophobic fumed silica

AEROSIL® R 972 is a fumed silica aftertreated with DDS (Dimethyldichlorosilane)

Applications

  • Silicone rubber and silicone sealants
  • Paints and coatings
  • Printing inks and toner
  • Adhesives
  • Cable compounds and gels
  • Plant protection
  • Cosmetics

Properties

  • Hydrophobic component for thickening and reinforcement of RTV-1 K silicone sealants
  • Improves shelf-life of silicone sealants
  • Water resistant, hydrophobising of liquid systems
  • Rheology control of (complex) liquid systems
  • For use in coatings as anti-settling agent, for pigment stablilization and improvement of corrosion protection
  • Improves hydrophobicity and rheology of offset printing inks
  • Improvement and maintenance of free flow and anti- caking characteristics of powders

Safety & Handling

A safety data sheet will be provided with your first delivery and with subsequent revisions. Additionally, the Product Safety Department of Evonik Resource Efficiency GmbH can be contacted via mail at sds-hu@evonik.com for specific questions. We recommend to reach the safety data sheer carefully prior to use of the product.

 

Packaging and Storage

AEROSIL® R 972 is supplied in multiple layer 10 kg bags. We recommend to store the product in closed containers under dry conditions and to protect the material from volatile substances. AEROSIL® R 972 should be used within 2 years after production.

Please download the product information (pdf) for detailed information.

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