Product overview
Calcium Silicate is a mineral ingredient evaluated for anticaking, carrier, flow-control and selected fortification applications. It is commonly evaluated for Powder anticaking, Food and nutraceutical premixes, Pharmaceutical excipient systems. Supply for food, feed or healthcare use requires the appropriate grade, specification and destination-market compliance review.
Function & Usage
- Prevent Caking & Improve Powder Flow
Absorbs moisture and improves flow in dry powders; selected grades may also serve as carriers. Typical uses: Powder anticaking, Food and nutraceutical premixes, Pharmaceutical excipient systems.
- Bind, Lubricate & Support Dosage Forms
Supports dosage-form processing through binding, lubrication, flow, suspension, taste or texture control according to the selected excipient. Typical uses: Powder anticaking, Food and nutraceutical premixes, Pharmaceutical excipient systems.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Food & Nutrition, Paints, Coatings, Adhesives & Construction, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
- Subcategory:
- Anticaking Agents & Mineral Salts
- CAS No.:
- 1344-95-2
- Form:
- White to off-white powder
- Content / Grade:
- Food / feed grade; CaO 3-35% and SiO₂ 50-95%
- Applications:
- Powder anticaking, Food and nutraceutical premixes, Pharmaceutical excipient systems, Construction and insulation materials
- Hazard / Transport:
- Fine dust may cause mechanical eye and respiratory irritation. Typical grades are not commonly regulated as dangerous goods; confirm the supplied grade SDS.
- Storage:
- Store sealed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Protect from moisture, contamination and dust accumulation.