AEROSIL® E 972

AEROSIL® E 972 is a fumed silica after-treated with DDS (dimethyldichlorosilane). It is a veryefficient rheology modifier, suitable for a broad rangeof applications. It is veryeasytodisperse.

Principal: Evonik Corporation Coating Additives

Functions: Rheology Modifier, Rheology Modifier

Chemical Family: Organosilicon

End Uses: 1K (1 component) Coating, 2K (2 component) Coating, Coil Coating, Plastic Coating, Solventborne Coating, Toner, Varnishes, Waterborne Coating, Wood Coating

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Silicone Elastomer

Labeling Claims: Not Listed In California Proposition 65

Features: Anti-Settling, Corrosion Resistance, Excellent Dispersibility, Sag Resistance

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Function
Rheology Modifier
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM14778
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Ink & Toner End Applications
Markets
Applications
Product Applications

Addition to the coating as supplied or as a predilution is possible.

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Product Packaging

The product is supplied in multiple layer 10kg paper bags.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

We recommend to store the product in closed containers  under dry conditions and to protect the material from volatile substances. The product should be used within 2 years after production.

Other

Apparent Tamped Density
50.0 g/L
Appearance
Free flowing powder
Carbon Content
0.6-1.2 %
Color (SDS)
White
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)
min. 572.0 °F
Density (SDS)
2.2 g/cm³
Dosage (Use Level)
1.0-2.0 %
Ignition Temperature (SDS)
min. 1112.0 °F
Item Number
Moisture Content
max. 0.5 %
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
Principal
Shelf Life
2.0 yr
Silicon Content
min. 99.8 %
Solubility In Water (SDS)
min. 1.0 mg/L
Specific Surface Area
90.0-130.0 m²/g
pH
3.6-5.5
pH (SDS)
3.6-5.5
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH3.6-5.5-
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life2.0 yryr
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Apparent Tamped Density50.0 g/Lg/L
Moisture Contentmax. 0.5 %%
Specific Surface Area90.0-130.0 m²/gm²/gBrunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET)
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Carbon Content0.6-1.2 %%
Silicon Contentmin. 99.8 %%as silicon dioxide
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)1.0-2.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 572.0 °F°F
Density (SDS)2.2 g/cm³g/cm³at 20°C
Ignition Temperature (SDS)min. 1112.0 °F°FVDI 2263
Solubility In Water (SDS)min. 1.0 mg/Lmg/L
pH (SDS)3.6-5.5-at 20°C, 40 g/L