SPHERILEX®

Product Overview

The SPHERILEX® range from Evonik is an innovative technology of precipitated amorphous silica. Produced in a state-of-the-art process, they have a very narrow particle size distribution and a distinctly unique spherical morphology. Different particle sizes are available, however, within each grade, there is a narrow range of sizes to ensure high performance and uniformity. With two main application areas, SPHERILEX® can be split into the Designed Particles and Anti-blocking grades (DP and AB respectively).

For the anti-blocking application, the highly uniform spherical nature of SPHERILEX® ensures lower wear on equipment, good dispersibility and higher masterbatch loadings. The production process also allows for a significantly reduced Coefficient of Friction (CoF) and haze and the low absorption capacities mean less water to vent and a reduction in the absorption of other polymer additives.

For use in coatings, SPHERILEX® provides abrasion and burnish resistance in addition to matting in powder and liquid coatings.