HIFULL® HB-139 (BET=180㎡/g)
HIFULL® HB-139 is hydrophobic fumed silica which is produced by hydrophilic fumed silica with a specific surface area of 200m2/g after chemical post-treatment with PDMS / Polydimethylsiloxane, also known as silicone oil.
Compared to untreated hydrophilic fumed silica, HB-139 loses its surface hydroxyl groups due to chemical reactions or shielding, making it hydrophobic. Its particle size increases, and the nitrogen adsorption-specific surface area decreases from 200m2/g to around 110±30 m2/g. Its pH ranges from 4.0% to 7.0% in a 4% dispersion of isopropanol-water solution (1:1 volume ratio). The pH change of hydrophobic fumed silica is influenced by the treating agent.
Characteristics
| Properties | Unit | Typical Value | Testing Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific surface area(BET) | m2/g | 110±30 | GB/T 20020 |
| pH value in 4% dispersion | — | 4.0～7.0 | GB/T 20020 |
| Loss on drying(2 hours at 105℃) | % | ≤0.7 | GB/T 20020 |
| Loss on ignition(2 hours at 1000℃, based on material dried for 2 hours at 105℃) | % | ≤10.0 | GB/T 20020 |
| Silica Content(Based on ignited material) | % | ≥99.8 | GB/T 20020 |
| Tamped Density（Based on material dried at 105℃ for 2 hours） | g/L | 45～70 | GB/T 20020 |
| Carbon Content (Based on material dried at 105℃ for 2 hours) | % | 4.0～7.0 | GB/T 20020 |
“Structuring” refers to the phenomenon when rubber compound becomes hard during storage, its plasticity decreases, resulting in lose of properties to be reprocessed or used. PDMS-treated hydrophobic fumed silica enhances the reinforcement performance of silicone rubber without structuring even at high filler concentrations. It is particularly suitable for transparent systems, offering product transparency while providing high hydrophobicity. It exhibits exceptional anti-caking and flow-enhancing characteristics in powder coatings.
Uses and Applications
Due to its unique properties, PDMS or silicone oil-treated hydrophobic fumed silica finds wide applications in various fields such as:
Functional Properties
Thickening and Thixotropic Behavior: The addition of PDMS-treated silica significantly increases the viscosity and thixotropic behavior of formulations. This ensures that the product maintains its thickness during storage and application, yet becomes less viscous when subjected to shear forces, allowing for smooth and effortless spreading.
Anti-Sagging Properties: PDMS-treated silica imparts anti-sagging properties to formulations, preventing the settling or sagging of heavier components. This is particularly important in products with suspensions or high-density ingredients, as it maintains the uniform distribution of particles and prevents undesirable separation.
Stability: With PDMS treatment, silica becomes an excellent stabilizing agent, contributing to the overall stability of formulations. It helps prevent phase separation, settling, or stratification of ingredients, ensuring the product retains its intended appearance, texture, and performance over time.
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Frequently Asked Question
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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.
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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.
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