SILFAR

Wacker Chemie AG Brand

Products:8

SILFAR® is the name of WACKER’s range of silicone-based products specifically intended for the pharmaceutical and food industries, as well as for use in fermentation and other biotech processes. SILFAR® products feature outstanding chemical resistance. They are not resorbed in the digestive tract, and are therefore not metabolized. They are colorless and odorless.

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SILFAR® 100

Chemical Name:Polydimethylsiloxane
CAS Number:9006-65-9
Functions:Defoamer
Labeling Claims:BSE-free, TSE-free, Animal Products-free
Certifications & Compliance:FDA 21 CFR 177.2800, Regulation (EC) No. 1005/2009, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), FDA 21 CFR 177.2260, Regulation (EU) No. 2019/1021, EU Packaging Directive (94/62/EC), BfR 14 Recommendation, EC No. 1935/2004, BfR 36 Recommendation, FDA 21 CFR 176.210, Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (PIM), Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE), ISO 9001, Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS), FDA 21 CFR 176.170, ISO 14001, FDA 21 CFR 177.1200, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG), National Formulary (NF), FDA 21 CFR 176.200, FDA 21 CFR 177.1210, GB 4806.1-2016, FDA 21 CFR 176.180, cGMP, BfR Recommendation, FDA 21 CFR 175.105, Directive 2000/53/EC, Swiss Ordinance (SR 817.023.21), GB 9685-2016, BSE & TSE, FDA 21 CFR 175.300, BfR 36/2 Recommendation , BfR 15 Recommendation, Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011, FDA 21 CFR 178.3120
Synonyms:Dimethicone

SILFAR® 100 is a polydimethylsiloxane derived from the hydrolysis and polycondensation of dichlorodimethylsilane and chlorotrimethylsilane. Its degree of polymerization (n) is adjusted to achieve a mean kinematic viscosity of 100 mm²/s at 25°C. This product finds primary application in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly as a fundamental raw material in pharmaceutical formulations.

SILFAR® 1000

Ingredient Name:Polydimethylsiloxane
Chemical Name:Polydimethylsiloxane
CAS Number:9006-65-9
Functions:Anti-Foaming Agent, Defoamer
Chemical Family:Siloxanes
Dosage Form:Tablets
Synonyms:Dimethicone

SILFAR® 1000 is a polydimethylsiloxane produced through the hydrolysis and polycondensation of dichlorodimethylsilane and chlorotrimethylsilane. Its degree of polymerization (n) is adjusted to achieve a mean kinematic viscosity of 1000 mm²/s at 25°C. This versatile product finds application in both the pharmaceutical and food sectors. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is commonly used in antiflatulence and antacid preparations.

SILFAR® 350

Ingredient Name:Polydimethylsiloxane
Chemical Name:Polydimethylsiloxane
CAS Number:9006-65-9
Functions:Anti-Foaming Agent, Defoamer
Chemical Family:Siloxanes
Dosage Form:Tablets
Synonyms:Dimethicone

SILFAR® 350 is a polydimethylsiloxane derived from the hydrolysis and polycondensation of dichlorodimethylsilane and chlorotrimethylsilane. Its degree of polymerization (n) is adjusted to achieve a mean kinematic viscosity of 350 mm²/s at 25°C. This versatile product finds application in both the pharmaceutical and food sectors. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is commonly used in antiflatulence and antacid preparations.

SILFAR® E 1049

Ingredient Name:Silicone Emulsion
Functions:Release Agent, Anti-Foaming Agent, Defoamer
Chemical Family:Silicones

SILFAR® E 1049 is a silicone fluid emulsion specifically formulated for a wide range of applications, including those in the food and pharmaceutical industries. It is composed of components that meet the necessary standards outlined in the relevant EP and USP monographs. SILFAR® E 1049 can be utilized as an excipient in pharmaceutical products, although it cannot be used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient.

SILFAR® S 184

Ingredient Name:Silicone Emulsion
Functions:Anti-Foaming Agent, Defoamer
Chemical Family:Silicones
Dosage Form:Tablets

SILFAR® S 184 is a 100% silicone antifoam agent specially designed for the pharmaceutical and food processing industries. It fully adheres to the specifications outlined in the "Simeticone (EP)" and "Simethicone (USP)" monographs. Produced under cGMP guidelines, SILFAR® S 184 is suitable for use as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), particularly in antiflatulence and antacid preparations.

SILFAR® S 188

Ingredient Name:Silicone Emulsion
Functions:Anti-Foaming Agent, Defoamer
Chemical Family:Silicones
Dosage Form:Tablets

SILFAR® S 188 is a 100% silicone antifoam agent that has been specifically formulated for use in the pharmaceutical and food processing industries. It functions by acting as an antifoam agent, effectively preventing or alleviating flatulence in the digestive system. Additionally, it forms a protective lining on various surfaces, such as the gastric mucous membrane, providing additional benefits.

SILFAR® SE 4

Functions:Anti-Foaming Agent, Defoamer
Chemical Family:Silicones
Dosage Form:Tablets

SILFAR® SE 4 is a silicone antifoam emulsion that finds its use in the food and pharmaceutical sectors, as well as in fermentation processes and agrochemical formulations. It serves as an effective antifoam agent in various stages, including fermentation and downstream processes like active ingredient extraction and solvent recovery, where compliance with USP and EP standards is necessary.

SILFAR® SE 88

Functions:Anti-Foaming Agent, Defoamer
Chemical Family:Silicones
Dosage Form:Tablets

SILFAR® SE 88 is a silicone antifoam emulsion suitable for various industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, fermentation processes, and agrochemical formulations. It is specifically designed for European use as a processing aid in food production, based on E 900. It is important for the food manufacturer to ensure that only minimal traces of the product are present in the final food, as per the necessary regulations.

Knowde Brand Summary

Identification

Chemical Family: Silicones,
Siloxanes
Chemical Name: Polydimethylsiloxane
Ingredient Name: Polydimethylsiloxane,
Silicone Emulsion
Technologies: Agrochemicals,
CASE Ingredients,
Elastomers,
Food Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals,
Plastics
Product Families: Additives
Foam Control
Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Defoamers
Elastomer Additives
Performance Additives
Excipients
Formulation & Processing Aids
Functional Additives
Foaming & Antifoaming Aids
Paper & Pulp Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments
Polymer Additives
Performance Additives
Textile & Leather Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments
Agrochemical Functions: Defoamer
CASE Ingredients Functions: Defoamer
Food Ingredients Functions: Anti-Foaming Agent
Industrial Additives Functions: Defoamer
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Defoamer
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Defoamer,
Release Agent

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free,
BSE-free,
Food Contact Acceptable,
Kosher,
Odor-free,
TSE-free

Applications & Uses

Markets: Agriculture & Feed,
Food & Nutrition,
Healthcare & Pharma,
Industrial,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Drug Delivery & Care Solutions
Oral
Food
Cooking Oils & Fat Products
Leather & Textiles
Textile Manufacturing
Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging
Paper & Pulp
Coated Paper & Paperboard
Pest Control
Agricultural Pest Control
Processing & Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging
Dosage Form: Tablets
Food & Nutrition Applications: Frying Oil
Industrial Additives End Use: Paper & Pulp,
Textiles
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Gaskets

Knowde Brand Highlights

Brand Overview: Because of their special range of properties, SILFAR^® antifoam agents are widely used in human and veterinary medicine. Another field of application is heavily foaming biotechnology processes.

Many products of the SILFAR^® range and their ingredients satisfy the monographs in the European Pharmacopoeia and the requirements of the US Pharmacopeia.