Additive

AEROSIL® R 812 S

AEROSIL® R 812 S is a fumed silica after-treated with HMDS.

Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Rheology control

Sustainability

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Solventborne
Solventfree
Waterborne

Manufacturer

AEROSIL Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • highly recommended for 2K PU
  • high transparency therefore especially recommended for automotive clear coats
  • highly efficient

Technical data

carbon content
3.0 - 4.0 %
loss on drying
<0.5 %
pH-value
5.5 - 9.0
SiO2 content
>99.8 %
specific surface area (BET)
195 - 245 m²/g
tamped density
Approx 60 g/l

Properties

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

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.