Silicon dioxide

Silicon dioxide

Colloidal Silica; Fumed Silica; Amorphous Silicon Dioxide; Pyrogenic Silica

CAS 112945-52-5

Chemical Formula SiO₂

Molecular Weight 60.08 g/mol

Silicon dioxideis a high-purity, fumed silica widely used as a thickening, anti-caking, and flow-control agent. It improves texture, stability, and consistency in products across industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and coatings.
 

Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Excipient / Flow Agent: Used as an anti-caking and glidant in tablet manufacturing to improve powder flow.
  • Drug Carrier: Functions as a stabilizer and carrier for active pharmaceutical ingredients.
  • Controlled Release Systems: Employed in sustained/controlled drug delivery formulations.

2. Performance Chemicals

  • Catalyst Support: Serves as a support material in heterogeneous catalysis.
  • Silica Derivatives Production: Key raw material for producing silicates, silicones, and other silicon-based chemicals.

Specifications

ASSAY ≥ 99.8% (typical for pharmaceutical/food grade)
Appearance White, fluffy, amorphous, odorless powder
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point Not applicable (sublimes at very high temperatures > 2000 °C)s on heating)
Melting Point ~1600 – 1725 °C
Density Bulk density: ~0.04 g/cm³ (extremely light powder); true density ~2.2 g/cm³ density ~2.2 g/cm³
Solubility Insoluble in water and organic solvents; soluble in hydrofluoric acid
Viscosity Not applicable (solid powder; however, increases viscosity when dispersed in liquids)
Flash Point Not applicable (non-combustible, inorganic solid)

FAQs

1. What is the current price of Silicon dioxide in India?
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2. Where can I buy Silicon dioxide in India?
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3. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Silicon dioxide?
Our minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Silicon dioxide is designed to cater to both small-scale and large-scale needs. The MOQ depends on the packing size of the product which could range from 25 kg to 250kg.

4. How can I ensure the quality of Silicon dioxide supplied by Multichem?                   
We adhere to stringent quality control processes to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of purity and effectiveness. They undergo rigorous testing and quality checks to guarantee that they comply with industry specifications. We provide a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) with every shipment to ensure transparency and quality assurance.