SIPERNAT® 22 S (Silicon dioxide; Precipitated Silica) is used as a flow and anticaking agent in many applications as well as a special-purpose ingredient for mechanical graphics papers. In plant protection, this product is recommended as a carrier in solid formulations such as wettable powders (WP) and water-dispersible granules (WG) if grinding is to be avoided.
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Item Code: Sipernat-22S
Delivery Time: Ready stock
Packaging Details: 15 kg. HDPE bags.
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Product Details:
Grade
Food Grade
Form
Powder
Packaging Size
20 kg
Packaging Type
Bag
Usage/Application
Cosmetics
Precipitated silica is a form of synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide (SiO2) manufactured by precipitating it from a solution, typically involving sodium silicate and acid. It is a versatile, white, fine powder used to reinforce rubber, providing enhanced strength and abrasion resistance, and serves as a performance additive in other products like toothpaste (as a thickening and abrasive agent), plastics, food, cosmetics, and coatings. Its properties, such as high surface area and porosity, can be controlled during manufacturing to tailor it for specific applications. How it's made
Precipitation: The process begins with a solution containing silicate salts (like sodium silicate) and an acid.
Controlled reaction: Through carefully controlled pH and dosing, the silicon dioxide is precipitated out of the solution as a fine, white powder.
Processing: The resulting solid is then washed, dried, and optionally milled, granulated, or compacted into different forms, such as powder, micro-pearls, or granulations, to suit various applications.
Key properties
Form: Fine, white, amorphous powder.
High surface area: Provides numerous sites for interaction in various formulations.
Controlled particle and pore size: Properties can be engineered for specific end-uses.
Versatility: Can be manufactured with a wide range of properties.
Common applications
Rubber: A key reinforcement agent in tires and rubber products, improving tear strength, abrasion resistance, and overall durability.
Toothpaste: Acts as a thickening agent and a mild abrasive for cleaning and polishing teeth.
Plastics: Functions as an anti-caking agent, thickening agent, and performance-enhancing filler.
Food and Pharmaceuticals: Used as a carrier for other ingredients, as an anti-caking agent, and for encapsulation and delivery of compounds.
Other uses: Found in coatings, adhesives, and as a component in pesticides and detergents.
