Cab-O-Sil (fumed silica)

This is the thixotrope which makes the resin and gelcoat non drip, thixotropic resins will have between 0.75 - 1% by weight included in the formulation and gelcoats around 2.5% .

Its not that easy to disperse this without a mechanical stirrer - it will go in if you mix it in by hand but it wont develop its full effect if not well mixed.

Can i add this to a polyester resin to thicken it up a little?

Yes you can add cabosil to a polyester resin or even a vinylester or epoxy resin to increase viscosity.

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