Qemetica HI-SIL® Precipitated Silica Products
Introduced in 1948, our flagship Qemetica HI-SIL® synthetic amorphous precipitated silica products are among the industry’s most trusted and proven products.
They are engineered for applications in a wide range of industries such as:
- Reinforcing fillers for tires, and industrial and silicone rubber
- Microporous fillers for battery separators
- Free-flow and carrier agents for agricultural and industrial chemicals
- Thickeners and thixotropes for coatings, adhesives and sealants
For more information about Qemetica Hi-Sil precipitated silica products, or to find the right product for a specific application, please review the chart below.
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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.
Documents in national languages are available on request - please contact sds@qemetica.com.
From where can I download a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
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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.