Precipitated Silica

The company provides the best quality Precipitated Silica for various industrial applications.
Precipitated Amorphous Silica has high surface area and Oil/ Water Absorption with low bulk
density. Apart from that, we are one of the major Biochemically Precipitated Silica Suppliers in
India.
We are the global leaders today in the manufacture of precipitated calcium silicates having
following unique properties:
Very High Water / Oil Absorption : Upto 600% has been achieved and efforts are in progress to
achieve the 800% mark. Most competing products have water-absorption upto 300% maximum
only.
• Very Low Bulk Densities :Upto 0.04 gm/cc has been achieved whereas competing products
have 0.12 gm/cc minimum.
• Very High Surface Areas : Upto 600 m2/gm has been achieved.
PRODUCTION FACILITIES
Precipitation is carried out in microprocessor controlled batch reaction vessels, followed by filler-
presses/vaccum filters and flash/spray driers and finally micro-mill with classifier for micronization
wherever required.
APPLICATIONS (PRECIPITATED SILICAS)

UNISIL NK precipitated silicas having high absorption capacities can be used to provide one or several
of the following properties:
• Free - flow
• AnticakingReinforcement
• Rheology Control
• Thixotropy
• Flatting
• Insulation
• Suspension
• Carrying Agent
• Matting
• Lightness
• Inert filler
PESTICIDES
• For improvement in the suspension power and as a carrier for the active igredients, specially
malathion, acephate and isoproton
• Based formulations.
• For improvement of free-flow characteristics and storage stability.
• As a grinding auxillary.
• Pesticides Industry is one of the largest consumers for UNSIL NK grades which Provide
excellent results and improve quality.
FEEDSTUFFS & FOOD ITEMS

• Improvement in free-flow properties and storage stability of table salt, spices etc.
• Anticaking of milk extenders and fat concentrates, feedstuff urea & mineral mixtures.
• Conversion of 75% acqueous choline chloride solution into stable 50% powder form.
• Conversion of liquid active substances into powder form, e.g. ethoxyquin, flavours &
fragrances.
CHEMICALS
• Conversion of liquids to free flowing powder form (e.g. SP antioxidant & other rubber
chemicals).
• As a grinding aid (e.g. with sulphur).
• For anti-caking & free flow. (e.g. Detergents).
PLASTICS & POLYMERS

• To provide reinforcement properties in PP, PVC, PE and Polystyrene based master batches.
• As an anti-blocking agent in blown films & foils.
• Improvement in the mechanical characterstics of PVC flooring.
• With Phenol + melamine resins for anti-caking during storage and improvement in dosing
properties of molding compounds.
• Auxillary during production of polychloroprene based adhesives.
• With thermoplastic rubber for reduction in abrasion and increase in dimensional heat stability.
• Reinforcement of Natural, SBR, Silicone, EVA, Nitrile, EPDM & other rubbers.
OTHER PRODUCTS
• Liquid Systems : Due to high surface area they function as clarifying and adsorption agents
(e.g.beverages).
• Adhesives : To adjust rheology and provide reinforcement.
• Greases / Lubricants : For rheology control.
• Paint, Dyes & Printing inks :As a flatting / matting agent to reduce gloss or as a filler.
• Paper Industry : Provides lightness, whiteness & improves mechanical properties.
• Toothpaste & Polishes : As a mild abrasive and for rheology control.
• Pharmaceuticals :As a processing aid in tabletting & pelletizing.
• Cosmetics : For rheology control.
UNISIL PRECIPITATED SILICA

UNISIL precipitated Silicas are available in various combinations of physical properties such primary
and secondary particle size, surface area, bulk density, absorption capacity etc. It is available in three
physical form Categories:-
• Powder Products
• Spray Dried Granules
• Compacted Pellets
Physiochemical Properties of Precipitated Silica (Powder Products)

UNISIL UNISIL UNISIL UNISIL UNISIL UNISIL UNISIL
PROPERTY UNIT
NK-70 NK-1 NK-2 NK-3 NK-19 NK-4 NK-7
Appearance ------- Snow White free flowing powder
Behaviour towards
------- Hydrophilic
Water
Moisture (105oC) % 5 ± 1.5 5 ± 1.5 5 ± 1.5 5 ± 1.5 5 ± 1.5 5 ± 1.5 5 ± 1.5
Ignition loss (900oC %max 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
for 2 hrs)
Surface Area (BET) m2/gm 100-115 130-150 140-170 160-200 240-260 115-125 290-320
Average Primary nm 10-12 18-20 16-18 12-14 8-10 10-12 6-8
Particle
size Secondary µm 14-16 8-10 10-12 10-12 12-14 8-10 8-10
Water Absorption % 230-260 240-260 240-260 240-260 300-350 260-280 400-450
Oil absorption % 225-255 235-255 235-255 235-255 295-345 255-275 395-495
pH (5% acq.
---- 6.2-7.0 6.2-7.2 6.2-7.5 6.2-7.0 6.2-7.0 6.5-7.0 6.2-7.2
Solution)
Residue on 300 mesh % max 1.0 0.5 1.0 2.0 1.0 0.5 0.5
Specific Gravity ------- 2 ± 0.2 2 ± 0.2 2 ± 0.2 2 ± 0.2 2 ± 0.2 2 ± 0.2 2 ± 0.2
Refractive Index -------- 1.46 1.46 1.46 1.46 1.46 1.46 1.46
Al2O3 %
0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
(max)
R2O3 %
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
(max)
Fe as Fe2O3 %
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
(max)
PRACTICALLY UNLIMITED UNDER FAVOURABLE
Storage Stability
TRANSPORT/STORAGE CONDITIONS
Kgs/ba
Packing 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
g
Physiochemical Properties of Precipitated Silica (Powder Products)

PROPERTY UNIT UNISIL NK-3 HS
Appearance ------ Snow White free flowing Powder
Behaviour towards water ------ Hydrophilic
Moisture (105oC) % 5 ± 1.5
Ignition loss (900oC for % max 6
2 hrs)
Surface Area (BET) m2/gm 150 ± 10
Average Particle size
nm 3-5
(d50)
Water Absorption % 240-270
Oil absorption % 235-265
Bulk Density gm/cc 0.06-0.08
pH (5% acq. Solution) ------- 6.8 ± 0.5
Residue on 300 mesh % max 0.1
Specific Gravity ------- 2 ± 0.02
Refractive Index ------- 1.46
SiO2 % 98-99
Al2O3 % max 0.2
R2O3 % max 0.3
Fe as Fe2O3 % max 0.03
Storage Stability
Packing Kgs/bag 25
Physiochemical Properties of Precipitated Silica (Spray Dried Granules)

PROPERTY UNIT UNISIL NK-3 (Spray Dried)
Behaviour towards Water ------- Hydrophilic
Moisture (105oC) % 5 ± 1.5
Ignition loss (900oC for 2 % max 170 ± 15
hrs)
Surface Area (BET) m2/gm 290-320
Average Particle Primary nm 15
size Secondary µm 5
pH (5% acq. Solution) ---- 6.2-7.0
Refractive Index -------- 1.46
Al2O3 % 0.2
R2O3 % 0.2
Fe as Fe2O3 %(max) 0.3
Arsenic (As) ppm max 5
Lead (Pb) ppm max 5
Storage Stability
Packing Kgs/bag 25
Physiochemical Properties of Precipitated Silica (Pelletized Products)

PROPERTY UNIT UNISIL NK-3 (Spray Dried)
Behaviour towards Water ------- Hydrophilic
Moisture (105oC) % 5 ± 1.5
Ignition loss (900oC for 2 % max 170 ± 15
hrs)
Surface Area (BET) m2/gm 290-320
Average Particle Primary nm 15
size Secondary µm 5
pH (5% acq. Solution) ---- 6.2-7.0
Refractive Index -------- 1.46
SiO2 % 98-99
Al2O3 % 0.2
R2O3 % 0.2
Fe as Fe2O3 %(max) 0.03
Arsenic (As) ppm max 5
Lead (Pb) ppm max 5
Storage Stability
Packing Kgs/bag 25

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The company provides the best quality Precipitated Silica for various industrial applications.

APPLICATIONS (PRECIPITATED SILICAS)

FEEDSTUFFS & FOOD ITEMS

PLASTICS & POLYMERS

UNISIL PRECIPITATED SILICA

Physiochemical Properties of Precipitated Silica (Powder Products)

Physiochemical Properties of Precipitated Silica (Powder Products)

Physiochemical Properties of Precipitated Silica (Spray Dried Granules)

Physiochemical Properties of Precipitated Silica (Pelletized Products)

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