LABORATORY REPORT NO. 11
CABOT
C A B O T C O R P O R A T I O N
DEPT. CNII, 125 HIGH STREET, BOSTON, MASS. 02110 (617)423-6000
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Small amounts of CAB-O-SIL achieve stability in most liquid systems. It increases viscosity and thixotropy by locking solid particles in suspension through hydrogen-bonding of the CAB-O-SIL particles. The hydrogen-bonding process causes the chain-like structure of CAB-O-SIL to group into a "chicken-wire" pattern which entraps solid particles or liquids having different characteristics.
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Effect of CAB-O-SIL on settling characteristics of chromium oxide green in oil.
The degree to which a liquid responds to this phenomenon depends primarily upon its polarity. Non-polar liquids do not hydrogen-bond and therefore permit the groups of CAB-O-SIL particles to hydrogen-bond to each other. These liquids require very little CAB-O-SIL to achieve suspension. Typical liquids are toluene, mineral spirits, mineral oils and carbon tetrachloride. About .05 to 2 % CAB-O-SIL by weight will usually hold solids in suspension.
HOW ADDITIVES WORK Additives intensify the suspension efficiency of CAB-O-SIL by providing additional hydroxyl groups for hydrogenbonding. The most effective additives have a short carbon chain (not over 4 carbon atoms), and at least two sites for hydrogen-bonding to the CAB-O-SIL surface. Additives, by their "bridging" action between CAB-O-SIL particles, also tend to improve stability on aging.
Liquids which have medium or high polarity are capable of hydrogen-bonding to the CAB-O-SIL particles, and therefore more CAB-O-SIL is required to achieve suspension. Among these liquids are water, ethanol, ethyl acetate, methyl ethyl ketone and glycerol.
Try CAB-O-SIL in your product to achieve improved stability and uniformity. Mail the coupon below for more information and a sample for evaluation. Examples:
ADDITIVES INCREASE EFFICIENCY The amount of CAB-O-SIL needed to prevent settling in polar liquids can be reduced from 1 5 % - 2 0 % to l % - 3 % by weight of the total system, if about l % - 3 % of a nonionic surfactant such as polyether alcohol, or a cationic surfactant like quaternary ammonium chloride, is added.
Interior Enamel Paint — 0.08 lb. CAB-O-SIL per gallon showed no pigment settling after 5 months. Alkyd Resin Primer — Showed no settling after 6 months with 0.08 lb. CAB-O-SIL per gallon. Aqueous Suspension of Ti0 2 — 0.4% CAB-O-SIL, 0.4% Marasperse additive and 0.2% Arquad 2S-75 additive eliminated settling. Tranquilizer Capsule—Pellets dispersed in corn oil settled within a few weeks, whereas 3 % CAB-O-SIL plus 0 . 1 % glycerol maintained suspension. I
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