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Silicon Dioxide - Anticaking Agent - 1 kg (2.2 lb) - Food Grade Silica Powder - Moisture-Absorbing Glidant for Tablet Press & Capsule Filler Pill Mix

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Silicon Dioxide - Anticaking Agent - 1 kg (2.2 lb) - Food Grade Silica Powder - Moisture-Absorbing Glidant for Tablet Press & Capsule Filler Pill Mix

Fix Clumping and Poor Flow in Dry Powder Formulations: Functions as a glidant and anti-caking agent. Absorbs trace moisture to prevent clumping, sticking, and ingredient separation in supplements, spices, and cosmetics. Ensures uniform ingredient distribution in tablet and capsule formulations. Reduce weight variations and yield loss.
Reduce Caking and Sticking on Punch Tips: Helps with formulation-related sticking and picking issues in tablet manufacturing.
Moisture Absorbing Ingredient: Removes machine-wearing moisture from dry, moisture sensitive ingredients.
User-Friendly Ingredient: Fine Silica Powder. Blends smoothly into dry mixes without odor or taste—effective in small amounts for consistent results.
Made in the USA, Certified for Food Safety: LFA Excipients. Packaged in Fort Worth, Texas to cGMP standards for food safety. ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 22000:2018 facility. Third-party inspected by batch for quality assurance and full traceability. Halal and Kosher certified.

It is important toÂ handleÂ Silicon dioxideÂ correctly. This will increaseÂ the products shelf lifeÂ and keep people safe. It can irritate eyesÂ andÂ skin if they areÂ exposed to it.Â Avoid inhalation and wear a mack whilst handling it. If the product is handled properly, it will stay in excellent condition until itâ€™s ready for use.

CAS Number:Â 7631-86-9
Molecular formula: 60.08 g/mol
Appearance: White powder
Physical state: Solid
Storage: Store at room temperature
Melting point: 1,713 Â°C
Density: 2.648 (Î±-quartz) 2.196 (amorphous) gÂ·cmâˆ’3
Bulk Density: 0.05g/cm3
Molecular weight: 60.08 g/mol

Silicon dioxide has a high porosity which allows it to absorb up to 300g of fluid per 100g of silica. This means that liquid ingredients can turn into free-flowing powders with ease. It acts as a glidant, a substance used in a formula to improve its flow qualities. It ensures that the product flows through machinery and doesnâ€™t stick to the equipment. Using silica will also increase the stability of moisture sensitive APIâ€™s. An API is an â€œactive pharmaceutical ingredient.â€ This ability will reduce trace quantities of moisture which can cause machinery degradation. It has a unique moisture absorption. This encourages quick tabletting due to it's resistance to capping and sticking.

Silicon dioxideÂ absorbs moistureÂ from its surroundings. Cosmetic and food manufacturers often use it for this reason.Â These applications are alsoÂ desired by pharmaceutical companies.Â The different benefits work together to create an easier and smoother manufacturing process.