Also known as: Silica, precipitated silica, fumed silica, E551
CAS 7631-86-9SiO2Enquire for availability
Silicon Dioxide — a very high surface-area anti-caking and carrier powder. Supplied in 10 kg, 15 kg or 20 kg paper bag from our UAE stock.
CAS No.
7631-86-9
Formula
SiO2
Grade
Food grade, precipitated / fumed
Packing
10 kg, 15 kg or 20 kg paper bag
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Silicon Dioxide is a very high surface-area anti-caking and carrier powder. Gulf Multi Trading supplies it as part of our other food ingredients range, with material held in the UAE and backed by full batch documentation.
It is supplied as white light fluffy amorphous powder, in food grade, precipitated / fumed, with an assay of 99.0% min (dry basis). The CAS number is 7631-86-9 and the molecular formula is SiO2.
Applications of Silicon Dioxide
Typical applications include:
Anti-caking in spice blends, salt, powdered drinks and seasoning
Carrier for liquid flavours, vitamins and oleoresins converted to free-flowing powder
Flow aid and glidant in tablet and capsule manufacture
Thickening and anti-settling in paints, inks and sealants
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 10 kg, 15 kg or 20 kg paper bag. Store in dry storage. Shelf life is 36 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Make an inquiry
Tell us the specification you work to and the volume you need. Our sales desk confirms grade availability, packing options and the realistic delivery date before you raise the purchase order.
Technical specification for Silicon Dioxide
CAS No.
7631-86-9
Formula
SiO2
Appearance
White light fluffy amorphous powder
Grade
Food grade, precipitated / fumed
Purity / Assay
99.0% min (dry basis)
SiO2 (dry basis)
99.0% min
Loss on drying
7.0% max
pH (5% suspension)
5.5–8.5
Oil absorption
High — suitable as a liquid carrier
Packing
10 kg, 15 kg or 20 kg paper bag
Storage
Dry storage
Shelf life
36 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Anti-caking in spice blends, salt, powdered drinks and seasoning
Carrier for liquid flavours, vitamins and oleoresins converted to free-flowing powder
Flow aid and glidant in tablet and capsule manufacture
Thickening and anti-settling in paints, inks and sealants
What packing is Silicon Dioxide supplied in?
Silicon Dioxide is supplied in 10 kg, 15 kg or 20 kg paper bag. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Silicon Dioxide do you stock?
We supply food grade, precipitated / fumed. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Silicon Dioxide outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
