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Method of hydrophobing silica

US4950502A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 1989
Grant dateAug 21, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01P2006/90
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of producing hydrophobic colloidal silica is disclosed. The method comprises combining an aqueous colloidal silica dispersion, polyorganosiloxane, and anionic surfactant to yield a stable aqueous emulsion of hydrophobic colloidal silica. The emulsion may be further processed by evaporating the water to yield a white material which may be easily ground to a fine powder of hydrophobic colloidal silica. This powder is useful as a reinforcement for silicone rubber.

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