Nanogel Fine Particle Aerogel Hydrophobic silica Cabot Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners >> Mineral >> Synthetic Silica Acrylics/ Acrylates Cyanoacrylates Epoxy (EP) PU - Prepolymers SEALANT ADHESIVE >> Hot-melt >> Pressure sensitive (HMPSA) Cabot's aerogels boost the performance of adhesive and sealants products, such as epoxies, pressure sensitive adhesives, acrylics, polyurethanes, and cyanoacrylates. The Advantages of Aerogel aerogel modifies a product's flow properties in accordance with a formulator's exact requirements. increase product viscosity; improve anti-settling properties during storage; control the extrusion properties during application; impart anti-sag properties during cure; act as a reinforcing agent to improve an adhesive's physical properties, especially tear strength. Cabot's Nanogel® state of the art technology can control optical properties, particle size, particle distribution, and porosity during product manufacturing. These process capabilities allow for a unique generation of additives for adhesive and sealant applications. Nanogel® aerogels can be used in a wide-range of adhesive and sealant applications such as highly filled, high viscous thixotropic formulations. high porosity: the highly-porous structure provides high reinforcement at low concentrations flowability: the aerogel beads have excellent flow properties friability: under intense dispersion conditions, the aerogel particles are reduced to sub-micrometer sizes, leading to good reinforcement hydrophobic surface: the particles repel water but can be wetted by oleophilic substances such as oils open porosity: the pores of the aerogel are open to each other particle size: the products are available in a wide range of particle sizes surface treatment: the surface groups are chemically anchored to the silica skeleton, and are stable over a wide range of temperatures and pH stronger adhesion higher transparency lower concentration of aerogels required as compared with conventional silicas faster recovery time less sag better viscosity stability decreased rest tack after curing increased shore hardness less bleeding smooth surface appearance The Nanogel ® Fine Particle Aerogels are white,free flowing powders.A wide range of particle sizes and size distributions can be produced.The unique properties and characteristics of aerogel products can provide performance advantages in a variety of applications: Water repellency Fluidization Corrosion resistance Matting Anti-foaming Reinforcement Rheological control Thermal insulation Acoustic insulation Free Flow Anti-caking These Nanogel® Fine Particle Aerogels represent a new class of hydrophobic silica particles distinguished by its: porosity hydrophobicity level of extractable materials range of particle sizes transparency Unique combinations of these characteristics create opportunities to improve performance in a variety of fine particle applications. micronized aerogel White, free flowing, powder, hydrophobic silica. Used as a reinforcing agent in adhesive and sealant products, such as epoxies, pressure sensitive adhesives, acrylics, polyurethanes, and cyanoacrylates. Controls optical properties, particle size, particle distribution and porosity during product manufacturing. Suits for highly filled, high viscous thixotropic formulations. Provides high reinforcement at low concentrations, flowability, friability, open porosity and stability over a wide range of temperatures and pH. Gives stronger adhesion, higher transparency, lower concentration, faster recovery time, less sag, better viscosity stability, decreased rest tack after curing, increased shore hardness, less bleeding and smooth surface appearance.