AEROSIL R 972 Hydrophobic fumed silica 68611-44-9 Degussa-Silanes Corrosion inhibitor Rheology Modifier/ Thickener Coatings Inks INKS >> Lithographic and Offset Inks AEROSIL® R 972 is a hydrophobic fumed silica after treated with DDS (Dimethyldichlorosilane) based on a hydrophilic fumed silica with a specific surface area of 130 m²/g. It possesses hydrophobic component for thickening and reinforcement of RTV-1 K silicone sealants, improves shelf-life of silicone sealants, water resistant, hydrophobising of liquid systems, rheology control of(complex) liquid systems, for use in coatings as anti-settling agent, for pigment stabilization and improvement of corrosion protection, improves hydrophobicity and rheology of offset printing inks, improvement and maintenance of free flow and anti-caking characteristics of powders. It is used in silicone rubber and silicone sealants, paints and coatings, printing inks and toner, adhesives, cable compounds and gels, plant protection. Hydrophobic fumed silica. Used in paints, coatings and printing inks. Offers water resistance, hydrophobising of liquid systems. Provides improvement in hydrophobicity and rheology of offset printing inks. Also offers improvement and maintenance of free flow and anti- caking characteristics of powders. Possesses pigment stabilization and improvement of corrosion protection.