| CAS# | 112926-00-8 |
| Synonyms | Silica gel, pptd., cryst.-free; Pptd. synthetic amorphous silica |
| GROUPS/USES | Rubber, Plastics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Toothpaste, Coatings, Paints, Inks, Adhesives, Sealants, Textiles |
| Markets | Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Personal care & Pharmaceutical, Textiles |
FAQ’S
What is Precipitated Silica?
Precipitated silica is a synthetic, amorphous form of silicon dioxide produced by precipitating silicate salts from a solution. It’s a white, odorless powder with high surface area and porosity, used in various industries like rubber, coatings, and pharmaceuticals.
How Precipitated silica is made?
Precipitated silica is made by neutralizing dilute sodium silicate (water glass) with acids like sulfuric, hydrochloric, or carbonic. The raw materials for sodium silicate are sand, soda ash, caustic soda, and water.
What are the uses of Precipitated Silica?
Precipitated Silica is used as a filler, softener, and performance enhancer in rubber and plastics. It is an anti-caking agent, thickening agent, and absorbent in food and pharmaceuticals. It is used as a cleaning, thickening, and polishing agent in toothpaste. It is used as a flatting agent, thickening agent, and anti-corrosion pigment in coatings, paints, and inks. It is used as a reinforcing and thickening agent in adhesives and sealants. It is used as reinforcing silica in textile cots and aprons.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Precipitated Silica to users/customers for Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Food & Beverages, Personal care & Pharmaceuticals, and Textiles.