AEROSIL® R 104

AEROSIL® R 104 is a single-ingredient siloxane-based compound, specifically cyclotetrasiloxane, octamethyl-, reaction products with silica. It is odor-free and compatible with silicone elastomers. This product serves as an anti-blocking agent, flow promoter, and flow improver. It is commonly used in toner applications within the ink and toner industry, enhancing flow and preventing blockages.

Principal: Evonik Corporation Silicas

Functions: Anti-Blocking Agent, Flow Improver, Flow Promoter

Chemical Family: Siloxanes

End Uses: Toner, Waterborne Adhesive

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Silicone Elastomer

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, Conflict Minerals-free, Odor-free

Physical Form: Powder

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Country of Origin
Function
Anti-Blocking Agent, Flow Promoter, Flow Improver
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM04241
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000006
Principal

Other

Color (SDS)
White
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Titanium Dioxide Contentmax. 0.03 %%ISO 3262-20
pHmin. 4.0-ISO 787
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aluminum Contentmax. 0.05 %%ISO 3262-20 as aluminium oxide
Carbon Content1.0-2.0 %%
Carbon Content1.0-2.0 %%ISO 3262-19
Iron Concentrationmax. 0.01 %%As Ferric Oxide
Silicon Contentmin. 99.8 %%ISO 3262-20 Silicon Dioxide
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Apparent Tamped Density50.0 g/Lg/LISO 787-11
Moisture Contentmax. 1.5 %%ISO 787-2
Specific Surface Area125.0-175.0 m²/gm²/g
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 572.0 °F°F
Density (SDS)2.0 g/cm³g/cm³at 20°C
pH (SDS)min. 3.7-at 20°C, 40 g/l, 1:1 in suspension
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd