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Silicon Dioxide

Specification: Silicon Dioxide

Hs Code: 2811229000

CAS Number: 14464-46-1

packaging: 10kg/bag

MOQ:1000kg

Qty in 20’fcl:4.4tons

Description

Silicon Dioxide is a high-purity inorganic compound supplied as a fine, white, free-flowing powder. As an excipient it performs two quiet but essential jobs: it coats the surface of powder particles to keep them loose and flowing freely, and it absorbs the traces of moisture and oil that would otherwise make powders cake and clog. These properties make it the standard anti-caking and glidant agent in powdered foods, spice blends, powdered beverages and dietary supplements. Chemically inert and thermally stable, it does not react with actives, flavors or packaging materials, and it is effective at very low addition levels, so it never interferes with the product's own formula. Compliant with USP requirements and produced under consistent quality control in China, it offers a dependable, cost-effective solution for keeping powders free-flowing from the factory to the consumer's spoon. It is packed in 10 kg plastic woven bags with a compact loading volume for cost-efficient shipping. The powder works effectively at use levels under one percent, keeping formulas simple and economical. In practice it is mixed into powder blends at the final blending step to restore free flow before filling, and its effect holds through storage and transport. It also prevents hygroscopic actives from caking in sachets. Consistent batch-to-batch quality is maintained through defined raw-material sourcing and in-process control, protecting formula stability for industrial buyers. How Silicon Dioxide works: silica particles coat the surface of powder particles, physically separating them so they slide past each other instead of interlocking. The same particles absorb the traces of moisture and oil that bind powders into cakes. This dual mechanism - separation and absorption - restores free flow to even the most difficult blends, and it works at addition levels well under one percent, so formulas are barely touched. Practical guidance: add it at the final blending stage before filling or compression; use it to keep hygroscopic actives such as herbal extracts and vitamins free-flowing; protect spice mixes and powdered drinks from caking in humid climates; and control viscosity in liquid and semi-solid formulations. Quality assurance: produced under USP requirements with assay, pH, heavy metals and microbiology tested per batch and documented. Packed in 10 kg plastic woven bags with compact loading volume. For manufacturers shipping powders to humid markets, silicon dioxide is the quiet insurance policy against customer complaints. 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. Compliance and quality at a glance: the product is manufactured under the standards referenced in its specification sheet, and every batch is tested for identity, purity, heavy metals and microbiology before release. Batch records, test reports and certificates are kept and supplied for buyer qualification, audit and regulatory filing, and the product is stored and shipped in its original packaging to preserve quality through the supply chain. For industrial buyers, this documented quality system means one qualification covers years of consistent supply, with the specification sheet serving as the contractual reference for every delivery.

Applications

It is widely used as an anti-caking agent in powdered foods, spice mixes, coffee creamers and drink powders. Supplement manufacturers use it as a glidant in capsule filling and tableting to improve powder flow and prevent bridging in hoppers. It serves as a viscosity control and suspension aid in liquid and semi-solid formulations, and it appears in free-flowing salt, sugar and seasonings for food service and retail.

Advantages

At very low use levels, this silica keeps even difficult, hygroscopic powders flowing freely, protecting production throughput and consumer experience at negligible cost. Its chemical inertness means zero interaction with actives, flavors or colors, so formulas stay stable and predictable. USP compliance, consistent quality and dependable supply make it a set-and-forget excipient for powder-based products.

Specifications

Silicon Dioxide

Comply with USP

Item Method
Identification Complies USP-NF 2023
pH 4.0~8.0 USP-NF 2023
Loss on drying ≤5.0% USP-NF 2023
Loss on ignition ≤8.5% USP-NF 2023
Chloride ≤0.1% USP-NF 2023
Sulfate ≤0.5% USP-NF 2023
Arsenic ≤3ppm USP-NF 2023
Assay ≥99.0% USP-NF 2023
Lead ≤5ppm ICP-MS
Mercury ≤1ppm ICP-MS
Total Aerobic Microbial Count ≤1000cfu/g GB 4789.2-2016
Molds and Yeasts ≤100cfu/g GB 4789.15-2016
Staphylococcus Aureus Absence in 1g GB 4789.10-2016
Escherichia Coli Absence in 1g GB 4789.3-2016
Salmonella Species Absence in 1g GB 4789.4-2016

Cas No. 14464-46-1 H.S. Code 28112290

Main Purpose: Glidant; emulsion stabilizer; anticaking agent.

Package: 10kg/plastic woven bag

Packing Size: 5.0cb m/mt

G.W. 10.2kg

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?

Generally it is 5-10 days if the goods are in stock. or it is 15-20 days if the goods are not in stock.

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Q6 : What’s the MOQ?

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