Aerosil® R 711

Technical Documents

AEROSIL® R 711 is a fumed silica aftertreated with a methacrylsilane. Used in acrylate and methyl acrylate adhesives.

Details

CAS

402-78-6 100

Producer
Chemical Composition

Fumed Silica

Advantages
  • Effective rheology control in complex liquid systems
  • Improvement of scratch and mar resistance of paints and coatings systems (e.g. UV-curing) and printing inks
  • Improvement of the mechanical properties, e.g. hardness of composite formulations and plastics
  • anti-sagging, thixotropic and anti-settling effects
Other Applications

Paints and coatings systems
Plastics and elastomers
Dental composites
acrylate and methyl acrylate adhesives

Storage

We recommend to store the product in closed containers under dry conditions and to protect the material from volatile substances.Aerosil® R 711 should be used within 2 years after production.

Technical data

Quantity Value Unit Comment
Physical Properties
Tap density 0.06 g/cm3
Surface Area 125 - 175 m²/g BET
SiO2 > 99.8 % based on ignited material
pH 4 - 6 in 4% dispersion
Chemical Properties
Loss on drying <1.5 % 2hours at 105°C
Carbon percentage 4.5 - 6.5 %