How to Improve Thixotropic Behavior of PVC Glue for Vertical Applications
Applying PVC glue or adhesives on vertical materials can sometimes be a challenge due to gravity, PVC adhesives tend to flow out. This not only stains the base material but also leads to waste of the glue, Improving its thixotropic properties can effectively solve the problem:
- Take three equal portions of PVC glue
- one portion is left untreated
- while adding 0.5% and 1% of HIFULL® HL-200 respectively into the other two portions
- Disperse them for 20 minutes with a high-speed disperser at 1000rpm
- All PVC glues are thoroughly dispersed
To simulate the construction situation and observe the flow ability of the glue, we pour the three PVC glue samples out
when coming to a standstill, the PVC glue without fumed silica forms the largest disc shape. The one added 0.5% of HIFULL® HL-200 is smaller and the 1% one is the smallest.
HIFULL® HL-200 (BET=200㎡/g)
Desired thixotropic properties of PVC glue can be achieved by controlling the added percentage of fumed silica. To accurately assess their thixotropic value, we use a Brookfield viscometer to measure the three samples.
Result shows that the PVC glue added 1% HIFULL® fumed silica has the largest thixotropic value. As the required thixotropic properties of PVC glue are related to practical usage, please check with our technical person to add a percentage of fumed silica based on your specific application needs.
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Hubei Huifu Nanomaterial Co., Ltd manufactures 7 grades of hydrophilic fumed silica and 10 grades of hydrophobic fumed silica for your choice. We are strong in R&D product quality and factory capacity. Feel free to contact us by email: tww@hifull.com
ABOUT HIFULL
Our main products are fumed silica SiO2, fumed titanium dioxide TiO2, and fumed alumina Al2O3. We get 20+ years of expertise and 20,000 tons of annual capacity. We supply total of 23 grades of hydrophilic & hydrophobic fumed silica. We get registration of REACH and pre-registration of K-REACH & KKDIK. We are the leading setting body of ISO18473-1:2015, ISO18473-3:2018, and ISO 23157:2021. Learn More About Hifull
Frequently Asked Question
A Manufacturer. Hubei Huifu has been researching and manufacturing fumed silica for 20+ years. We are the largest manufacturer of fumed silica with a well-developed and stable manufacturing process in China.
We get registration of REACH and pre-registration of K-REACH & KKDIK. We get certificates of ISO 9001, ISO 14001. We are the leading setting body of ISO18473-1:2015, ISO18473-3:2018 and ISO 23157:2021.
Free Sample: All grades of fumed silica sample available, Contact to Us
Pyrohydrolysi & Trichloromethylsilane
Fumed silica is synthesized by the pyrohydrolysis of silicon tetrachloride or trichloromethylsilane in the flame of hydrogen and oxygen. Our main raw material is silicon tetrachloride, and the secondary is trichloromethylsilane.
Hydrophilic Fumed Silica SiO2:
HL-150 / HL-200 / HL-300 / HL-380 / HL-150W / HL-200W
Hydrophobic Fumed Silica SiO2:
DDS Treated — HB-151/ HB-152 ;
PDMS Treated — HB-139 ;
HMDS Treated — HB-132 / HB-135 / HB-612/ HB-615 / HB-620 / HB-630.
Fumed Titanium Dioxide TiO2: NT-50
Fumed Aluminium Oxide Al2O3: Aluna-80 & Aluna-100
Price is based on the actual grade.
When the price of raw material fluctuates, we may adjust the price accordingly, please enquire before placing orders. Our email: hifull@hifull.com. Cell : + 8618571019514
When fumed silica is used as filler or additives, it helps in thickening, reinforcement, transparency, free-flow, thixotropic performance, dielectric properties, anti-settling, heat insulation, and anti-sagging. For example, for powder products, HIFULL fumed silica is used as an anti-caking agent; for liquid products, HIFULL fumed silica is used as an anti-settling agent or suspending agent.
| Applications | Functions | Recommended Dosage |
| Paints & Coatings | rheology & thixotropic control,anti-sagging,anti-settling | 0.5-2% |
| UPR, Gel Coat | rheology & thixotropic control,,anti-sagging,anti-settling | 0.5-2% |
| HTV Silicone Rubber | reinforcement | 15-30% |
| RTV Silicone Rubber | thickening & reinforcing | 10-20% |
| Adhesives | rheology & thixotropic control, anti-sagging,anti-settling | 2-10% |
| Cable Gel | thickening | 5-10% |
| Gel Battery | thickening | 0.5-6% |
| Industrial Powders | anti-caking | 0.5-1% |
Quality Stabilization: we are the earliest fumed silica manufacturers with independent R&D in China, which guarantees our product stabilization.
Largest Manufacturer: Our annual output of fumed silica is about 12,000 tons.
Strong R&D Team: Besides our own R&D institute and application& technology department, we’ve to build a research center with Sichuan University and Wuhan University, both are top-tier universities in China.
Leading Authority: We have already been the influential enterprise in the silicon industry in China. Doctor Wang Yuelin, the actual controller of Hifull, is the leader of the Sino-Germany project ISO18473-3 << Fumed Silica for Silicon Rubber>> and he is granted the Outstanding Contribution Award by the committee.
Mainly T/T, L/C and D/P, actual payment terms please check with sales when placing orders.
We will arrange delivery immediately according to the manufacturing schedule and conditions. Due to shipping schedule or other factors, please check with sales when placing orders.
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