Abstract: Adhesive and sealant systems based on epoxy resins, polyurethane, silane-terminated polymers, silicones, unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins, acrylates, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl ether, ethylene vinyl acetate, ethylene-acrylic acid copolymers, polyvinyl acetates, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, styrene-butadiene rubber, chloroprene rubber, nitrile rubber, butyl rubber, polysulfide, polyethylene, polypropylene, fluorinated hydrocarbons, polyamides, saturated polyesters and copolyesters, phenol-formaldehyde resins, cresol-/resorcinol-formaldehyde resins, urea-formaldehyde resins, melamine-formaldehyde resins, polyimides, polybenzimidazoles, polysulfones, which contain 1 wt. % to 15 wt. % of a compacted, hydrophobic pyrogenic silica.

Abstract: Provided is an epoxy resin composition comprising: (A) an epoxy compound represented by the general formula (1): wherein R1 to R9 represent each independently a hydrogen atom, an acyclic or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group or a halogen atom, (B) a polyfunctional epoxy compound having a functional group number of two or more, and (C) an epoxy curing agent containing a phenolic hydroxyl group, wherein the proportion of the epoxy compound (A) is from 1 to 99% by weight based on the total weight of the epoxy compounds (A) and (B), whereas the epoxy resin composition contains a pyrogenically produced silica, which has been surface modified with Hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) and structurally modified by a ball mill.

Abstract: The invention relates to coating compositions comprising A) 5.0% to 50.0% by weight of epoxy resins which constitute reaction products of bisphenol A and/or bisphenol F with epichlorohydrin, B) 5.0% to 55.0% by weight of water-dilutable epoxy resin hardeners, C) 0.1% to 10.0% by weight of fibres, D) 0% or 0.1% to 5.0% by weight of wax-based open-time extenders, E) 0% or 0.1% to 5.0% by weight of rheology additives, F) 5.0% to 70% by weight of fillers, G) 0% or 0.1% to 20.0% by weight of water and H) 0% to 70% by weight of further additives and/or processing assistants, the sum of the percentages by weight of components A) to H) making 100% by weight, and the rheology additive (component E) or the filler (component F) being replaced by a fumed silica which has been hydrophobicized with HMDS (hexamethyldisilazane) and subsequently structurally modified by means of a ball mill.

Abstract: Two-component composition for producing flexible polyurethane gelcoats The invention relates to the use of a two-component composition which comprises a polyol component, a polyisocyanate component and, as filler, a pyrogenically pre-pared silica which has been hydrophobicized with hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS) and then structurally modified by means of a ball mill, for producing flexible polyurethane gelcoats for epoxy resin and vinyl ester composites.

Abstract: Methods of making hydrophobic, pyrogenically produced silica having a tamped density, of 55 to 200 g/l. Said silica is produced by hydrophobizing pyrogenically produced silica by reaction with a halogen free silane and then compacting it with means consisting of a roller compactor or a belt filter press. The silica may be used for the production of dispersions.

Abstract: Cable gels contain, in addition to polypropylene glycol and polyol, from 1 to 15 wt. % of a compressed fumed silica which has been rendered hydrophobic with silicone oil.

Abstract: Gel compositions based on reaction products of polyols and polyisocyanates contain as filler at least one pyrogenically produced oxide of a metal or metalloid. The gel compositions are used in structural parts or articles.