SILFIT Z 91

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Field of application: THERMOPLASTICS

1. Description 2. Applications 3. Benefits
SILFIT Z 91 is a natural combination In thermoplastics SILFIT Z 91 is used as In comparison with the unfilled pol-
of corpuscular silica and lamellar kao- a functional filler either by itself or in ymer, the use of SILFIT Z 91 will re-
linite, which has been subjected to a combination with other fillers or sult in the following
heat treatment. The components and reinforcing fibers. advantages:
the thermal process lead to a product SILFIT Z 91 should be considered
that offers special performance bene- whenever low warpage, perfect sur- improved scratch resistance
fits as a functional filler. face finish and scratch higher hardness
resistance are as important as good
melt flow, high strain at break and high higher stiffness (modulus)
impact strength.
Characteristics: The addition of maleic anhydride- higher tensile and flex strength
Appearance: free-flowing powder grafted polypropylene (MAPP) en-
improved heat distortion tempera-
Color CIELAB scale: hances the performance of SILFIT Z
91 in PP compounds resulting in im- ture
L* 95
a* - 0.1 proved tensile strength as well as flex- higher heat conductivity
ural strength and particularly additional
b* 1.0 improvement of scratch resistance. For improved dimensional stability
Sieve residue > 40 m: 10 mg/kg higher requirements the Aktifit AM is with varying humidity conditions
Volatile matter at 105C: 0.2 % recommended. (polyamides)
Density: 2.6 g/cm In wood plastic composites (WPC)
Particle size distribution SILFIT Z 91 improves mechanical and
D50 : 2 m surface properties including scratch re-
D97 : 10 m sistance. For higher requirements the In comparison with other mineral
Spec. surface area BET: 8 m/g Aktifit AM is recommended. fillers and anti-blocking agents,
Oil absorption: 55 g/100 g In white pigment masterbatches
SILFIT Z 91 offers the following ad-
pH value: 6.5 SILFIT Z 91 replaces up to 30 % rela-
vantages:
tive of the TiO2 concentration, largely
Equilibrium moisture content at
maintaining opacity and amplifying blu- very low sieve residues
25 C and ish undertone of the TiO2.
50 % relative humidity 0.12 % In films SILFIT Z 91 achieves very easy feeding and metering
80 % relative humidity 0.22 % good results as an anti-blocking
good wetting and dispersion
90 % relative humidity 0.54 % agent, in PET comparable to precipi-
properties
tated silicas: very good transparency
and low haze combined with a low co- high melt flow rates
Packaging: efficient of friction and cost advantage.
Furthermore applying SILFIT Z 91 in low warpage
Paper bags: 25 kg
PE bags: 20 kg infrared (IR) greenhouse and excellent surface finish
EVA bags: 20 kg agricultural films it performs in very
high light transmission and very low higher scratch resistance
Big Bags: 600 900 kg
Bulk: on demand haze at medium IR absorption. The lat- high impact strength
ter can be increased by using SILLITIN
V 88. no graying of black-colored
Shelf life: Dosage: compounds
Unlimited if stored properly under dry Films:
good transparency
conditions. Anti-blocking additive:
500 ppm (PET) bis 1 % (LDPE) high light transmission
Functional filler in films: IR absorption
5 to 15 %
WPC: 1 % to 10 % low haze
White (TiO2) masterbatches: low coefficient of friction
10 to 30 % rel. of TiO2 ,
ratio 1:1 to 1:2 m/m high opacity in TiO2 pigmented
Compounds: films and compounds
20 to 50 % without other fillers
complies with the standards on
10 to 30 % in combination with articles in contact with foodstuffs
glass fibers of the BfR and FDA

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 4. Application examples:

Polyamide, 40 % filler, no graying of black-colored compounds

CIE-Lab Brightness L* Color of specimens
0 10 20 30 40

Aktifit AM

Calcined clay 1

Calcined clay 2

Wollastonite

Silfit Z 91

PET-Film, Anti-blocking, 15 m film thickness

Coefficient of Friction Haze
film/film, static
0,0 0,2 0,4 0,6 0 2 4 6 8 10

without additive blocked

Fumed silica 1000 ppm

500 ppm
Precipitated silica 1

Precipitated silica 2

Silfit Z 91

PP Compounds with enhanced scratch resistance, 40 % filler

Brightening delta L* of black compounds due to scratch pattern
Copolymer Fine grain surface (K31) Coarse grain surface (K09)

Delta L* 0 5 10 15 Delta L* 0 5 10 15

Talc 10,7 Talc 11,1

6,3 6,0

Silfit Z 91 7,0 Silfit Z 91 7,4

3,4 5,9
without without

Aktifit AM 4,6 Aktifit AM 7,1 plus

0,1 plus 0,9
MAPP MAPP

Homopolymer Fine grain surface (K31)

Delta L* 0 5 10 15

Talc 10,3

Silfit Z 91 1,2 without

0,5 plus MAPP

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