Overview
AEROSIL R 812 is a highly efficient additive with high transparency, making it especially recommended for automotive clear coats, and it is also highly recommended for 2K PU coating systems. As one of the recommended international brand products in our auxiliary agent range, this additive is supplied with supply chain resource support for formulators sourcing a transparent rheology additive for clear coat and industrial coating systems.
Key Benefits of AEROSIL R 812
- Highly efficient
- High transparency, especially recommended for automotive clear coats
- Highly recommended for 2K PU coating systems
Typical Applications
This additive is used in general industrial coatings, car OEM coatings, and marine coatings.
Why High Transparency Matters for Clear Coats
Clear coats need a rheology additive that controls sag and settling without compromising the optical clarity of the finished film, since any haze or reduced gloss in the clear coat is immediately visible on the finished part. High transparency additives are especially important for automotive clear coats, where appearance and gloss retention are central to the finished vehicle’s look.
Being highly recommended for 2K PU coating systems in addition to clear coats gives formulators flexibility to use the same additive across more than one coating platform, which can simplify raw material qualification and inventory management. Formulators should always confirm current dosage recommendations and compatibility against the latest technical data sheet for their specific coating formulation.
What to Consider When Sourcing AEROSIL R 812
When sourcing a rheology additive for clear coats or 2K PU systems, formulators typically evaluate transparency, efficiency at low dosage, and compatibility with the resin system already in use, since some additives can affect gloss or haze even at low addition levels. Working with a supplier that can provide consistent documentation and responsive technical support can help reduce qualification time when approving a new additive for a coating line.
Because this additive is used across general industrial coatings, car OEM coatings, and marine coatings, buyers should confirm that the grade and packaging format they are sourcing matches the dispersion equipment and process already in use on their line, rather than assuming performance is identical across all coating platforms.
Where to Source This Product
Thousands Chemicals connects formulators with AEROSIL R 812 and related auxiliary agent products through our digital B2B marketplace. Gloss and haze performance for clear coats are commonly evaluated using test methods published by organizations such as ASTM International. Our team can help confirm packaging, lead times, and technical documentation for your target application and order volume.
Documentation We Can Provide
For buyers evaluating AEROSIL R 812 for a new clear coat or industrial coating formulation, our team can help arrange the current technical data sheet and safety data sheet. Having this documentation in hand before finalizing a formulation can help avoid delays later in your qualification or approval process, particularly for automotive OEM coating programs that require supplier documentation as part of a formal approval procedure.
How This Additive Compares Across Coating Types
General industrial coatings often prioritize cost-effective sag control and settling resistance over the last degree of optical clarity, while automotive clear coats and car OEM coatings place much greater emphasis on transparency and gloss retention, since any haze is immediately visible on a finished vehicle. Marine coatings can add further requirements around durability and resistance to a harsh outdoor environment, alongside standard rheology control.
Because AEROSIL R 812 is positioned as highly efficient with high transparency and is also highly recommended for 2K PU systems, formulators evaluating it across these different coating types should confirm dosage and dispersion recommendations for each specific platform, since optimal addition levels can vary between a general industrial coating and a high-clarity automotive clear coat even when using the same additive.
What packaging and order quantities are available?
Packaging formats and minimum order quantities for this additive vary by shipment size, so formulators should confirm current packaging options directly with our team before placing an order. This is especially relevant for coating manufacturers scaling up from a lab trial to full production batches, since packaging format can affect handling and dosing equipment compatibility at larger volumes.
FAQ
What is AEROSIL R 812 used for?
It is used in general industrial coatings, car OEM coatings, and marine coatings, and is especially recommended for automotive clear coats and 2K PU systems.
Is this additive suitable for automotive clear coats?
Yes, its high transparency makes it especially recommended for automotive clear coats.
Does this additive work in 2K PU coating systems?
Yes, it is highly recommended for 2K PU coating systems in addition to clear coat applications.
Can you provide technical documentation and bulk pricing?
Yes, technical data sheets and SDS documentation are available on request, and our team can provide bulk pricing and lead times based on your target volume and delivery location.
Get a Quote for AEROSIL R 812
Contact our team for a quote, technical data sheet, or SDS for this additive. We support bulk supply and global shipping for formulators sourcing transparent rheology additives for coatings.
