At Qemetica, we manufacture a wide range of precipitated silicas, representing some of the industry’s best-known, trusted and proven brands. Available in a broad range of formulations, many developed and refined over decades – or in close concert with customers – to fulfill the specific demands of particular industries and applications.
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Versatile Silicas for Multiple Industries and Applications
HI-SIL® silica
FLO-GARD™ silica
AGILON® performance silica
INHIBISIL™ silica
LO-VEL™ silica
HI-SIL® silica
A flagship brand since 1948, Qemetica HI-SIL® silica products function as reinforcing fillers for tires and rubber, microporous fillers for battery separators, free-flow and carrying agents for industrial applications and thickening agents for adhesives and sealants.
FLO-GARD™ silica
Qemetica FLO-GARD™ precipitated silica products optimize the flow of powders, carry active ingredients into finished products and prevent caking of particle-sized materials in food and manufacturing equipment.
AGILON® performance silica
A platform of proprietary chemically modified silica that combines product and process, Qemetica AGILON® performance silica products eliminate the need for silane coupling agents, enabling industrial rubber and tire makers to improve product performance, simplify manufacturing processes and reduce emissions.
INHIBISIL™ silica
Qemetica INHIBISIL® anti-corrosion pigments enhance the environmental performance of paints and coatings by enabling manufacturers to substitute them in place of conventional anti-corrosion pigments formulated with chrome and other toxic heavy metals.
LO-VEL™ silica
Qemetica INHIBISIL® anti-corrosion pigments enhance the environmental performance of paints and coatings by enabling manufacturers to substitute them in place of conventional anti-corrosion pigments formulated with chrome and other toxic heavy metals.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Documents in national languages are available on request - please contact sds@qemetica.com.
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What is amorphous precipitated silica?
Precipitated silica is a form of synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide. It is derived from quartz sand, a crystalline form of silicon dioxide. The physical properties of precipitated silica can be manipulated during the manufacturing process to create products that enhance the performance of finished goods in many different industries.
Qemetica's precipitated silica is a form of synthetic amorphous silica covered by CAS REGISTRY NUMBER: 112926-00-8, (CAS# 7631-86-9 for the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory purposes).
How is amorphous precipitated silica used?
Typical applications for amorphous precipitated silica include: free-flow and carrier agents for food, animal feed, and agricultural and industrial chemicals; flatting, thickening and anti-corrosion additives for paints and coatings; microporous fillers for battery separators; performance-enhancing fillers for tire, industrial and silicone rubber applications; and non-black reinforcing agents for rubber shoe soles and footwear.
To learn about the broad range of industries and applications for which precipitated silica is suited, click here.
Where are Qemetica silica products made?
Qemetica makes precipitated silica products at three facilities:
Lake Charles, Louisiana – FLO-GARD™, HI-SIL®, and SILENE™ precipitated silica products
Barberton, Ohio – Hi-Sil, LO-VEL™ and INHIBISIL™ precipitated silica products
Delfzijl, The Netherlands – AGILON® performance silica and Flo-Gard and Hi-Sil precipitated silica products
From where can I download a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for Qemetica's precipitated silica products can be downloaded here.
How do I request a sample?
Click here to request a sample. Please provide detailed information concerning your sample needs.
In what packaging is Qemetica precipitated silica available?
Qemetica precipitated silica products can be packaged for shipment in small bags and flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs). Bags are unitized for shipping on pallets that are stretch-wrapped with clear plastic film. FIBCs are single- or double-stacked on wood pallets and stretch-wrapped. Please contact Qemetica silica products group Customer Service for information about specific standard packaging sizes, materials of construction and pallet configurations, as well as the availability of additional packaging options, including custom package sizes and bulk shipments.
Does Qemetica have 3rd party certifications for its products and/or manufacturing facilities?
Qemetica’s precipitated silica production facilities are quality-certified under ISO 9001:2008 (Registrar: Det Norske Veritas). Qemetica’s products are certified Kosher for Passover and year-round use by the Orthodox Union.