Fumed Silica
Fumed Silica
Fumed Silica
ISSUE 9
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION JANUARY 2012
Adhesives c Cosmetics
Sealants c Polyester Resins
Inks c Paints
Coatings c Greases
Deformers c Toner
Silicone Rubber c Cable
For
Rheology control, Suspension and Stability behavior, Adsorbent, Free-flow of powders, Antisetting, Anti-
sagging, Anti-blocking, Reinforcement, Pigment stabilization & dispersion, Print definition, Anti-setoff,
Mechanical/Optical properties improvement, Thixotrophy, Thickening, Hydrophobicity control, and Improved
processability.
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Reinforcement of Elastomers
Using CAB-O-SIL as reinforcing filler in elastomers produces a considerable improvement in their mechanical
properties, such as tensile strength, elongation at break and tear resistance. CAB-O-SIL also helps to control
the influence of temperature on mechanical properties. The level of improvement depends on the type of
CAB-O-SIL fumed silica can improve the flow characteristics and charge stability of toners, and performance
enhancements such as improved resolution and print quality of laser beam printers or plain paper copiers.
Driving the technological advancement is smaller particle sized – dry toner. The main effects of CAB-O-SIL
in this application are to improve the flowability of the dry toner and to minimize the electrostatic charge
variation of dry toner at different ambient conditions such as 85 % relative humidity, 40° C (summer) and
20 % relative humidity, 10° C (winter). As a general rule, the development of toners for clear, high-resolution
copies by printers or plain paper copiers is made easier in any environment, using even the smallest particle
CAB-O-SIL has outstanding thermal insulation properties due to the fact that amorphous silicon dioxide has
a very low solid state conductivity. Furthermore, the space between the particles is in the same order as the
mean free path dimensions for oxygen and nitrogen molecules. Thermal conductivity drops with decreasing
CAB-O-SIL has a tendency to acquire a negative turboelectric charge. This is because of the slightly acidic
silanol groups on the particle surface, which result in an isoelectric point at approximately pH 2. This effect
is particularly important in toners, where the negatively charged “powdered” printing ink has to adhere
to a positively charged roller and produce a latent image. In plastic powders possessing a strong negative
electrostatic charge, such as PVC, PE, PA or EP, CAB-O-SIL can reduce the tendency to acquire this charge and
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Typical Properties
Average Particle (Aggregate) Length 0.2 – 0.3 microns 0.2 – 0.3 microns 0.2 – 0.3 microns
Packaging Options
CAB-O-SIL® fumed silicas are packaged in color-coded, multi-wall Kraft paper bags. Grade M-5 is packaged in
10/5 kg Bags. The bags are unitized and sized to provide product protection, facilitate efficient handling, and
maximize payloads.
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