Additive

AEROSIL® OX 50

AEROSIL® OX 50 is a fumed silica with a very low specific surface area. Therefore high loadings can be achieved.

Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Special effects

Sustainability

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Powder
Solventborne
Solventfree

Manufacturer

AEROSIL Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • improves scratch resistance
  • especially developed for UV-curing systems
  • easy to incorporate
  • low influence on rheology of the coating

Technical data

appearance
white solid
delivery form
free-flowing powder
loss on drying
max. 1.5 %
pH-value
3.8 - 4.8
SiO2 content
min. 99.8 %
specific surface area (BET)
35 - 65 m²/g
tamped density
Approx 100 g/l

Properties

Scratch- and abrasion resistance
4/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 2.5 - 10.0 %.

Processing instructions

Addition to the coating as supplied.

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.