More than just a powder

Over sixty years of experience, development and research have made AEROSIL^® worldwide to the most frequent contact for the production, modification and charcterization of surfaces. The guarantee is our value-added-product-philosophy with an extensive service package.

document size: 1,52 MB

The AEROSIL^® Product Overview Brochure displays the whole range of Degussa‘s portfolio of pyrogenic oxides and dispersions. A clear classification of the AEROSIL^® products into their product categories (e.g. Hydrophilic Fumed Silicas, Fumed Mixed Oxides, Dispersions etc.) allows to easily find the product the customer is searching for.

In the hardcopy version (which can be ordered via email: aerosil@evonik.com), the most important properties and applications of the AEROSIL^®, AEROXIDE^® and AERODISP^® grades in 27 industries are listed on an enclosed large poster. It also provides the developer with detailed data-sheets describing the relevant physico-chemical characteristics of the products.

document size: 1,46 MB

Evonik Degussa Group - Inorganic Materials
with the organizational units/sites:
- Evonik Degussa GmbH in Frankfurt /Germany
- Evonik Degussa GmbH in Hanau /Germany
- Evonik Degussa GmbH in Rheinfelden / Germany
- Evonik Degussa Antwerpen N.V. / Belgium
- Evonik Aerosil France S.A.R.L. in Roussillon
- Evonik Degussa GmbH in Leverkusen / Germany
- Evonik Degussa Corporation in Theodore, AL / USA
- Evonik Degussa Corporation in Waterford, NY / USA

is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 and EN ISO 14001:2004 

document size: 90 Kb

REACH (Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of CHemicals) is an issue that affects everyone who deals with chemical substances and preparations. This Flyer is a concise information on the new EU chemicals regulation.

Dokument size: 472 Kb

Lecture given at the "Silica 2001" in Mulhouse, France Sept 2001
by Dr. Monika Maier (Product Safety, Aerosil & Silanes, Evonik Degussa Hanau/Wolfgang, Gemany)

document size: 531 kb

Basic Characteristics
of AEROSIL^® Fumed Silica

The Technical Bulletin Fine Particles No. 11 contains fundamental knowledge on and applications for AEROSIL^® . The brochure provides extensive information about the manufacture of hydrophilic and hydrophobic AEROSIL^® , physico-chemical data, and basics on the applications. The most important areas of use are introduced and application effects discussed. A brief list of technical terms and the most important literature references are provided at the end.

document size: 5.6 MB

The Handling of Synthetic Silicas and Silicates

The Fine Particles Technical Bulletin No. 28 deals with the dust-free handling and efficient transport of synthetic silicas. It also discusses the following topics; methods of packaging and shipment, the emptying of different packagings, the conveying process, storage in silos and dosage, dust-free handling in the plant and product safety.

document size: 4.61 MB

Highly Dispersed Metallic Oxides
Produced by the AEROSIL^® Process

This Technical Bulletin describes the production of fumed metal-oxides e.g. Titanium Dioxide P 25, Aluminium Oxide C and the experimental product VP Zirconium Oxide manufactured by the AEROSIL^® process. The physico-chemical properties are compared with one another and the basic properties explained. The Technical Bulletin also describes the most important effects and applications, and information is supplied on the use of metal-oxides. There is also a literature reference and a brief list of technical terms in the appendix.

*Since September 2003: Introduction of the new Tradename AEROXIDE^® for Metalloxides

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Synthetic Silica and Electrostatic Charges

The Technical Bulletin Pigments No.62 is providing information concerning synthetic silica and electrostatic charges. It provides general information about the origin and possible reduction of electrostic charges, basic information concerning electrostatic discharges, static electrification and safety measures when handling AEROSIL^® and precipitated silicas. Furthermore the dangers resulting from electrostatic charges and how to avoid these are described.

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Titanium Dioxide P 25*
Manufacture - Properties - Applications

The Technical Bulletin Fine Particles No. 80 describes the production by flame hydrolysis of the colloidal Titanium Dioxide P 25 and its modifications. It explains why the extremely fine Titanium Dioxide P 25 does not have pigment characteristics, describes the surface chemistry and discusses its function in sun creams, catalytic converters and the improved heat stability in silicone rubbers. A literature reference and a brief list of technical terms complete the Technical Bulletin.

*Since September 2003: Introduction of the new Tradename AEROXIDE^® for Metalloxides

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