AL2CHEM SPECIALTIES AL FS-200

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Silica

Chemical Name

Pyrogenic Silica

INCI Name

Silica

Ingredient Name

Silicon Dioxide

CASE Ingredients Functions

Rheology Modifier,

Thickener

Composite Materials Functions

Filler,

Thickener

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

Food Ingredients Functions

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Reinforcement,

Rheology Modifier,

Thickener

CAS No.

112945-52-5

Ingredients

Silica

Food Additive Number

E 551, INS 551

EC No.

601-216-3

Technologies

CASE Ingredients,

Composite Materials,

Cosmetic Ingredients,

Elastomers,

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals,

Plastics

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers

Composite Materials — Additives

Fillers & Extenders,

Thixotropes

Elastomers — Elastomer Additives

Fillers & Extenders,

Rheology Modifiers

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients

Formulation & Processing Aids

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Rheology Modifiers

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Fillers & Extenders,

Rheology Modifiers

Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency

Starches & Thickeners

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Enhanced Water Binding,

Flow Enhancement,

High Purity,

Improved Thickness,

Quick Setting,

Reinforcing

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

High Purity,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

CASE Ingredients Features

Anti-Settling,

Excellent Flow

Food Ingredients Features

Free Flowing

Materials Features

Amorphous,

Free Flowing,

High Purity

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Paints & Coatings

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Decorative Paints

Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes

Decorative Paints, Coatings & Stains

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)

Coating Type

Gelcoat

Applications

• Adhesives and sealants
• Unsaturated polyester resin and gel-coat thickening
• Polymer composites
• Paints, coatings and inks
• Cosmetics, food and pharmaceuticals

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Typical Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Average Primary Particle Size	14	nm	—
BET Specific Surface Area	200+/-25	m²/g	—
Bulk Density	40 - 50	g/l	—
Heating Loss (at 105°C for 2 hr)	max. 1.0	%	—
Loss on Ignition (at 1000°C for 2 hr)	max. 2.0	%	—
pH Value (5% in water)	3.5 - 5.5	—	—
Silica Content	99.8	%	—

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags

Availability

Available in 10 kg and 10 lb bags