At a Glance
Material Family
Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Record Type
Mineral
Primary Role
Thickening / Rheology · Moisture Control
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
- ▸ Reinforcing filler in rubber compounds, including tire treads and technical rubber goods, where it improves tear strength, abrasion resistance and rolling-resistance performance versus carbon black.
- ▸ Anticaking and free-flow agent for powders, granular feeds and dry-mix formulations, where its high surface area absorbs surface moisture and keeps particles flowing.
- ▸ Matting and flatting agent in coatings, inks and overprint varnishes to reduce gloss and produce controlled satin or matte finishes.
- ▸ Rheology modifier, thickener and anti-settling additive in liquid systems such as paints, adhesives, sealants and unsaturated polyester resins.
- ▸ Carrier and de-dusting agent for liquid actives in agrochemical and industrial powder formulations, converting liquids into free-flowing solids.
Physical Properties
Appearance
White, fine powder or granules (typical)
Form
Amorphous powder, microbeads or granules (typical)
Odor
Odorless (typical)
Density
approx. 2.0-2.2 g/cm3 (true density, typical)
Bulk Density
approx. 50-300 g/L (typical, grade-dependent)
Solubility in Water
Insoluble / very slightly soluble (typical)
pH (5% suspension)
5-9 (typical, grade-dependent)
Melting Point
approx. 1600-1700 C (typical)
Active Content
SiO2 >= 95% on dry basis (typical)
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
112926-00-8
Molecular Formula
O2Si
Molecular Weight
60.08 g/mol
IUPAC Name
dioxosilane
PubChem CID
InChI Key
VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
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