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Colloidal Silicon Dioxide

Specification: Colloidal Silicon Dioxide

Hs Code: 2811221000

CAS Number: 7631-86-9

packaging: 10kg/bag

MOQ:1000kg

Qty in 20’fcl:1.6tons

Description

Colloidal Silicon Dioxide is an ultra-fine, nanoscale silica with an exceptionally large specific surface area. This nanostructure gives it the strongest glidant and anti-caking performance of any silica grade: a tiny amount coats particle surfaces and keeps even the most cohesive, hygroscopic powders flowing freely through hoppers, feeders and tablet presses. In liquids it acts as a powerful rheology modifier, thickening, suspending and stabilizing emulsions, gels and suspensions without clouding them. Its white color, chemical inertness and pH neutrality make it compatible with virtually all pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic systems. Compliant with USP and EP requirements and produced under strict impurity controls, it is the premium multi-functional silica for formulators who need maximum effect from minimal addition. It is packed in 10 kg kraft bags with a two-year shelf life in well-closed containers. Its nanoscale particles also act as a stabilizer in emulsion systems, preventing droplet coalescence. In practice it is added at under one percent to sticky granulations before compression, and its effect is immediate and reversible. In suspensions it also keeps insoluble actives evenly distributed through the dosing period. Consistent batch-to-batch quality is maintained through defined raw-material sourcing and in-process control, protecting formula stability for industrial buyers. How Colloidal Silicon Dioxide works: this nanoscale silica carries an enormous specific surface area - the highest of any silica grade - which multiplies both of its functions. As a dry glidant, a fraction of a percent restores flow to sticky granulations; as a liquid additive, its networked particles thicken and suspend with remarkable efficiency, stabilizing emulsions and preventing settling. Practical guidance: add under one percent to granulations before compression for maximum flow effect; suspend insoluble actives in liquid medicines and lotions; thicken gels and creams without clouding; and protect hygroscopic powder blends from caking. Quality assurance: produced under USP and EP requirements with assay, specific surface area, particle size, heavy metals and microbiology tested per batch, documented for regulatory files. Packed in 10 kg kraft bags with a two-year shelf life. For formulators who need maximum function from minimal addition, colloidal silica is the premium multi-tool of the excipient shelf. Specification highlights: it is packed in 10kg/bag with a minimum order quantity of 1000kg. Certificates of analysis accompany every shipment, and sample supply, specification customization and flexible payment terms are available for qualified buyers, supported by the standardized seven-step service process from inquiry to after-sales support. Quality system overview: production follows the food-grade or pharmacopeia standards listed in the specification, with defined raw-material sourcing, in-process checks and final release testing on every batch. Purity, heavy-metal and microbiological results are documented, and the complete dossier - specification, certificate of analysis and batch records - is available to support buyer audits and regulatory dossiers. Original packaging is maintained through storage and shipping to protect the product, and shelf life is stated on the specification. Buyers qualify once and rely on the same documented quality for every subsequent order.

Applications

It is used as a glidant in tableting and capsule filling, where a fraction of a percent restores flow to sticky granulations. In liquid medicines and cosmetics it thickens and suspends active particles in gels, creams and lotions. Food applications include anti-caking in spices, powdered drinks and supplement blends, and it stabilizes emulsions in dressings and sauces. Nutraceutical and veterinary powders use it to keep fine blends free-flowing.

Advantages

Its enormous surface area means the smallest dose delivers the strongest flow improvement - typically less than one percent of a formula - so it adds function without meaningful cost or label impact. Dual functionality as a dry-flow aid and a liquid thickener lets one material cover both powder and liquid product lines. USP and EP compliance with strict impurity controls make it suitable for the most demanding pharmaceutical and cosmetic specifications.

Specifications

Colloidal Silicon Dioxide (SH-QX1)

Comply with USP, EP

Item Method
Identification A-B Conforms USP42, EP9.0
Appearance White colloidal powder USP42, EP9.0
pH 3.5-5.5 USP42, EP9.0
Solubility Complies EP9.0
Loss on drying @ 105 ℃ (%) ≤2.5% USP42
Loss on Ignition @ 1000+ ℃ (%) ≤2.0% USP42
Loss on ignition ≤5.0% EP9.0
Specific Surface Area (m2/g) 200±25 USP42
Particle Size (D90) 90%≤125 μm USP42
Chlorides ≤250ppm EP9.0
Assay 99.0%-100.5% USP42, EP9.0
Arsenic (ICP-MS) ≤1ppm USP42
Lead (ICP-MS) ≤1ppm USP42
Cadmium (ICP-MS) ≤0.5mg/kg USP42
Mercury (ICP-MS) ≤3mg/kg USP42
Sulfate (CP2015) ≤0.5% USP42
Microbial limit Conforms USP42

Cas No. 7631-86-9 H.S. 28112210

Main Purpose: Glidant; emulsion stabilizer; viscosity-increasing agent; anticaking agent.

Package: 10kg/kraft bag

Packing Size: D117cm*W56cm*H31cm, 18cb m/mt

G.W. 10.2kg

Shelf Life: 2 years

Packaging And Storage: Preserve in well-closed containers.

FAQ

Q1 : Do you provide samples? is it free or extra?

Yes, we could offer the sample for free charge but do not pay the cost of freight.

Q2 : Do you accept customization?

We can produce according to your indicators.For specific details, please consult

Q3 : How long is your delivery time?

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Q6 : What’s the MOQ?

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