Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Agrochemical Functions
- Blend
- No
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Function
- Anti-Settling Agent, Reinforcement Agent, Thickener, Rheology Modifier
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Product Code
- MITM13558
- Single Ingredient
- Yes
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
Applications & Uses
- Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
- Coating End Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Ink & Toner End Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Markets
- Applications
Properties
- Physical Form
- Product 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
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
Principal Information
- Group Principal Number
- S000006
- Principal
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Shelf Life Information
Recommended 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.
Other
- Color (SDS)
- White
- Explosive Nature (SDS)
- Not dust explosive
- Item Number
- Odor (SDS)
- Odorless
- USA/DOT UN Number
- Not Applicable
- Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions pH 3.6-5.5 - in 4% dispersion - Shelf Life & Stability
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Shelf Life 2.0 yr yr - Physical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Apparent Tamped Density 50.0 g/L g/L Moisture Content max. 0.5 % % at 105°C, 2h Specific Surface Area 90.0-130.0 m²/g m²/g Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) - Material Composition
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Carbon Content 0.6-1.2 % % Silicon Content max. 99.8 % % based on ignited material, as silicon dioxide - SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Decomposition Temperature (SDS) min. 572.0 °F °F Density (SDS) 2.2 g/cm³ g/cm³ at 20°C Ignition Temperature (SDS) min. 1112.0 °F °F VDI 2263 Minimum Ignition Energy (SDS) min. 10.0 kJ kJ Solubility In Water (SDS) min. 1.0 mg/L mg/L pH (SDS) 3.6-5.5 - at 20°C, 40 g/l, 1:1 in suspension