Additive

AEROSIL® R 805

AEROSIL® R 805 is a fumed silica after-treated with organosilane. It provides utmost transparency.

Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Rheology control

Sustainability

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Powder
Solventborne
Solventfree
Waterborne

Manufacturer

AEROSIL Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • highly recommended for epoxy systems
  • high transparency therefore especially recommended for automotive clear coats
  • highly efficient

Technical data

carbon content
4.5 - 6.5 %
loss on drying
<0.5 %
pH-value
3.5 - 5.5
SiO2 content
>99.8 %
specific surface area (BET)
125 - 175 m²/g
tamped density
Approx 60 g/l

Properties

Anti-settling
5/5
Anti-sagging
5/5
Corrosion resistance
4/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 1.0 - 2.0 %.

Processing instructions

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

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture. We recommend to store the product in closed containers under dry conditions and to protect the material from volatile substances.