TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

AKTIFIT Q
Field of application: Paint & Varnish

1. Description
AKTIFIT Q is an activated SILFIT Z 91, produced by modifying the surface with a methacrylic
functional group. The by-products split off during the treatment reaction are largely removed
during the production process which firmly attaches the functional group to the filler surface. This
helps minimize undesirable side effects, which are potentially encountered with in-situ mixing
(direct addition of additive to the compound).

A special process technology during the production of AKTIFIT Q provides high hydrophobicity
as well as outstanding low moisture absorption even under very humid conditions. During curing
(hardening) of the coating, the methacrylic groups of AKTIFIT Q react with the functional groups
of the binder, especially in the presence of radicals.
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Characteristics
Appearance free-flowing powder
Color CIELAB scale: L* 96.2
a* - 0.1
b* 1.0
Residue > 40 µm 20 mg/kg
Volatile matter at 105 °C 0.2 %
Densitiy 2.6 g/cm³
Particle size distribution D50 2 µm
D97 10 µm
Surface area BET 9 m²/g
Oil absorption 65 g/100 g
Equilibrium moisture content at 23 °C:
50 % relative humidity 0.04 %
80 % relative humidity 0.06 %
90 % relative humidity 0.07 %

Packaging
Paper bags á 25 kg
EVA bags on demand
Big Bags on demand

Shelf life
2 years if stored properly under dry conditions.

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET AKTIFIT Q
Field of application: Paint & Varnish

2. Applications
The optimum effect of AKTIFIT Q is achieved in binder systems that polymerize or crosslink by a
radical-initiated reaction.

These include in particular:

• UV or electron beam curing coatings and resins, also 3D-printing SLAs
• unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins
• acrylic and acrylated resins
• other radical curing systems
• Furthermore it is suitable for moisture curing binder systems such as:
• 1 K polyurethane
• MS / silane-terminated polymers (STP)

It is characterized by easy wettability, outstanding dispersing properties, which enable coating

production potentially without grinding as well as very high brightness and color neutrality.

AKTIFIT Q enhances the opacity effect of pigments, so that the possibility of titanium dioxide
exchange of up to 20 % exists or an improved hiding power results. In clear coats, it achieves
very good transparency without yellow tint. Depending on the formulation principle and dosage, a
slight white glazing effect can result.

In addition, it generates excellent mechanical properties with very good scratch and abrasion
resistance as well as high resistance to moisture and chemicals.

Fields of application
• UV-curing clear coats (varnishes) and pigmented coatings
• UV-curing powder coatings
• UV-curing 3D printing SLA
• radical curing polyesters and vinyl esters
• moisture-curing adhesives and sealants, potting compounds

Minimum film thickness:

> 10 µm, in special cases also lower.

Dosage:
• depending on the application, up to 55 % m/m or up to PVK 35
• 3D printing SLA UV-curing: 5 to 20 %

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET AKTIFIT Q
Field of application: Paint & Varnish

3. Benefits
The excellent properties of the base material SILFIT Z 91 are retained:
• low sieve residues
• low moisture content, low moisture absorption
• very high brightness
• very high color-neutrality
• outstanding dispersion behavior, even without grinding
• improved opacity (spacer effect), likewise potential for partial pigment replacement
• relatively low abrasivity
• quick drying
• weathering resistance
• scratch resistance
• abrasion resistance
• good transparency1
• matting effect1

AKTIFIT Q also provides the following benefits compared with the base SILFIT Z 91:
• hydrophobic filler
• outstandingly low moisture absorption, even under damp conditions
• improved wettability even using binders with medium polarity
• increased stiffness and heat distortion temperature, tensile and flexural strength as well as
impact strength
• improved abrasion resistance and scratch resistance
• increased resistance to moisture, chemicals and weathering
• enhanced hiding power of white pigmented UV cured coatings

1strongly depending on formulation

4. Possible reaction in binder system

CH3 CH3
radical
radical
O Si (CH2)3 O C C CH2 O Si (CH2)3 O C CH CH2
(peroxide,
(peroxide, high
high energy
energy
Si O radiation)
radiation) Si O

AKTIFIT Q oligomer or polymer

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET AKTIFIT Q
Field of application: Paint & Varnish

5. Application examples
White pigmented UV curing coatings
• improving hiding power (opacity) by adding Aktifit Q additionally to the given titanium dioxide
loading
• cost reduction potential
UV curing clear coats
• very high transparency without yellow tint
• improved abrasion resistance
• cost reduction potential
Water-based corrosion protection based on acrylate, also DTM and single layer,
i. e. 80 µm
Excellent results in corrosion protection tests, also long-term, i. e. 1000 h
• humidity test: good adhesion, no blistering, no corrosion
• salt spray test: good adhesion, no blistering, no corrosion, very little delamination
3D printing in stereolithographic process (SLA) UV-curing (or any other high)
energy radiation
Despite filling level of up to 20 %
• only moderate viscosity increase
• undisturbed UV-crosslinking
• extensive retention of tensile strength, elongation at break and impact strength
• increase of stiffness (e-modulus) and heat distortion temperature

Our applications engineering advice and the information contained in this memorandum are based on experience and are made to
the best of our knowledge and belief, they must be regarded however as non-binding advice without guarantee. Working and
employment conditions over which we have no control exclude any damage claim arising from the use of our data and
recommendations. Furthermore we cannot assume any responsibility for patent infringements, which might result from the use of our
information.

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