Knowledge Centre | Lawrence Industries

Metal being painted onto for corrosion inhibition

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

The NEW Asconium® 500 from ASCOTEC can be added at any time during manufacture, even post-addition without loss of performance.

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Additives for Recycled Thermoplastics

Thermoplastics are fantastic engineering materials. They are low cost, lightweight, easy to process and provide excellent durability. It’s no surprise therefore that thermoplastics are omnipresent in our lives, with the average European citizen consuming on average 50 kg per year. High time then to scrutinise thermoplastics from a sustainability standpoint.

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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.

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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.