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LUDOX® TM-40
LUDOX® TM-40 is an anionic colloidal silica with 22 nanometer particle size. It is commonly used to increase friction on paper and textiles.
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- Manufacturer: Grace
- Product Line: LUDOX® Monodispersed Colloidal Silica
- Product: LUDOX® Colloidal Silica
- Industries: Adhesives | Agriculture | Building & Construction | Coatings | Inks
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
LUDOX® TM-40 contains 40% anionic silica with a particle size of 22 nanometers dispersed in water and stabilized with sodium ions. The particle size and electrostatic nature of LUDOX® TM-40 make it an excellent surface modifier. It is most often used as an anti-slip agent or frictionizer on paper, textiles and other materials.
Specifications
CAS number: 7631-86-9
Density (g/cm³, lb/gal): 1.3, 10.8
Boiling Point (760 mm Hg) °C/°F: 100/212
Melting Point °C/°F: 0/32
Vapor Pressure (25°C) mm Hg: 24
Vapor Pressure (38°C) mm Hg: 48
Stabilizing Counter Ion: Sodium
Particle Charge: Negative
Biocide: 500 ppm
Primary Chemistry: Colloidal Silica
Features & Benefits
- Anionic particles
- Intermediate particle size
- Narrow particle size distribution
- Low surface area
- Good binding strength and excellent stability in most applications
- Excellent surface modification performance
Problems Solved
Slipping of textiles during cutting and sewing that causes defects and production delays.
Applications
LUDOX® TM-40 can be used to reduce the sheen on textiles and to avoid seam slippage while cutting fabric or sewing.
The high purity and particle size of LUDOX® TM-40 make it an excellent abrasive for polishing slurries used in the manufacture of silicon wafers.
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Adhesives
- Aerospace
- Architectural
- Automotive
- Ceramics
- Corrugated Boxes
- Industrial
- Machinery & Appliances
- Packaging
- Paper & Consumables
- Caulks and Sealants
- Cements
- Ceramic Binders
- Ceramics
- Concrete Coatings
- Countertop Coatings, Sealants
- Refractory Mortar
- Aerospace Coatings
- Appliances & Machinery Coatings
- Architectural Coatings
- Automotive OEM Coatings
- Ceramic Coatings
- Coil Coatings
- Concrete Coatings
- Floor Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
- Marine Coatings
- Metal Coatings
- Paper Coatings
- Special Purpose Coatings
- Stone and Tile Coatings
- Wax and Polishes
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