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An artistic impression of cogs and lots of thick orange grease

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Grease Thickeners and Additives - Smooth Operating with AEROSIL® Fumed Silica

AEROSIL Fumed Silica from Evonik can be used in greases as a thickener offering a higher dropping point and a wider temperature range.

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AEROSIL® fumed silica for thixotropy, anti-settling and reinforcement of thermosets

AEROSIL® from Evonik is widely used as a rheology modifier across our industry groups. This article goes into detail about how it works in thermosets and the benefits it can impart.

Teddy bear, dummy and baby bottle laying on a blue background

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AEROSIL® R 8200 offers excellent reinforcement with low thickening behaviour in silicone formulations

This article gives an overview of the latest generation fumed silica for silicone rubber – AEROSIL® R 8200. This hydrophobic silica is modified and treated via a series of physical process steps, which result in its characteristically low thickening effect and high level of reinforcement - when compounded into silicone rubber.

Orange resin in the cracks of a piece of wood

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How do I get the most out of AEROSIL® fumed silica in epoxy systems?

AEROSIL® fumed silica offers rheology control within epoxy systems over a wide range of shear and temperature conditions. This article explains the chemistry behind it and how to choose the right grade for your system.

Asconium® 500 - Easy to introduce water-based corrosion inhibition and adhesion promotion

Additives for Recycled Thermoplastics

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Grease Thickeners and Additives - Smooth Operating with AEROSIL® Fumed Silica

AEROSIL® fumed silica for thixotropy, anti-settling and reinforcement of thermosets

AEROSIL® R 8200 offers excellent reinforcement with low thickening behaviour in silicone formulations

How do I get the most out of AEROSIL® fumed silica in epoxy systems?