Tixosil® 68B FCC Precipitated Silica for Food & Powder Flow
Tixosil® 68B FCC Precipitated Silica for Food & Powder Flow - 12.5kg (27.55 lbs) Bag is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Couldn't load pickup availability
Buy 5+ 12.5kg bags to save 10%, or 21+ 12.5kg bags to save 20% — auto-applied at checkout.
| Qty | Discount |
|---|---|
| Buy 5 | 10% off each |
| Buy 21 | 20.8% off each |
Tixosil® 68B FCC from Solvay is a food-grade precipitated amorphous silica developed to improve the flow and handling of powdered materials.
Its fine particle size and high internal porosity help reduce caking, absorb excess surface moisture, and keep compatible dry formulations free-flowing during blending, packaging, storage, and use. Tixosil 68B FCC meets the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) monograph and is suitable for qualified food-grade applications.
Product type: Precipitated amorphous silica
Grade: FCC food-grade
Primary function: Anti-caking and free-flow aid
Median particle size: 15-22 µm specification
Packaging: 12.5 kg (27.56 lb) bag
Where it fits
- Powdered food ingredients: Helps reduce clumping and improve flow in compatible dry ingredient systems.
- Seasoning and spice blends: Supports more consistent blending, dispensing, and package emptying.
- Drink and beverage powders: Helps maintain free-flowing performance in moisture-sensitive powdered mixes.
- Dry flavor systems: Improves handling of compatible flavors and powdered ingredients during processing and storage.
- Food premixes: Supports uniform feeding and transfer of vitamins, minerals, and other qualified dry components.
- Industrial powder blends: Useful where precipitated silica is required to improve flow, reduce caking, or absorb small amounts of surface moisture.
Why choose Tixosil 68B FCC?
- Meets the FCC monograph for qualified food-grade applications.
- Improves powder flow during blending, conveying, filling, storage, and dispensing.
- Reduces caking and agglomeration in compatible moisture-sensitive formulations.
- Fine, controlled particle size with a specified D50 range of 15-22 µm.
- High silica assay: Minimum 94% SiO₂ on the supplied Certificate of Analysis.
- Low bulk density and porous structure provide effective distribution through dry powder systems.
- Consistent lot documentation available for food and industrial qualification requirements.
Typical specifications
| Product name | Tixosil® 68B FCC |
|---|---|
| Product type | Precipitated amorphous silica |
| Appearance | White milled powder |
| Grade | FCC food-grade |
| Silica assay | ≥94.0% SiO₂ |
| Median particle size | D50: 15.0-22.0 µm |
| pH | 6.00–7.30 in a 5% suspension |
| Moisture loss at 105°C | ≤7.0% |
| Ignition loss after drying | ≤8.5% |
| Sulfates as Na₂SO₄ | ≤5.0% |
| Lead | ≤5.0, according to the supplied COA specification |
| Packaged bulk density | Approximately 100-200 kg/m³ |
| Intrinsic density | Approximately 2.1 g/cm³ |
| Water solubility | Approximately 120-160 mg/L at 20°C |
| CAS number | 112926-00-8 |
| Manufacturer | Solvay |
Values shown are manufacturer or supplier specifications from the current documentation available to Sorbents Direct. Final lot acceptance should be based on the Certificate of Analysis supplied with the shipment.
Recent lot example
| Characteristic | Specification | Lot result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Pass | Pass |
| Identification Tests A and B | Pass | Pass |
| Lead | 5.00 maximum | <5.00 |
| pH, 5% suspension | 6.00–7.30 | 6.43 |
| Sulfates as Na₂SO₄ | 5.00% maximum | 2.65% |
| Moisture loss at 105°C | 7.0% maximum | 5.1% |
| D50 laser particle size | 15.0–22.0 µm | 18.4 µm |
| SiO₂ assay | 94.0% minimum | 96.0% |
| Ignition loss after drying | 8.5% maximum | 3.9% |
This lot information is included only as a representative example. Results may vary by production lot, and customers should review the COA supplied with their shipment.
Formulation and trial guidance
- Confirm the permitted use level and function under the regulations applicable to the finished product and market.
- Begin with controlled bench or production-line trials using the actual powder blend.
- Add the silica under sufficient mixing to achieve uniform distribution without generating excessive airborne dust.
- Evaluate flow rate, angle of repose, caking tendency, package emptying, moisture sensitivity, and finished-product appearance.
- Optimize the addition level rather than assuming that more silica will always provide better flow.
- Account for the product’s low bulk density when designing feeders, transfer systems, and storage capacity.
- Confirm compatibility with flavor, color, texture, dissolution, and labeling requirements in the finished formulation.
Regulatory note: FCC status does not by itself establish that every proposed application, dosage, label statement, or finished formulation is compliant. The formulator remains responsible for evaluating applicable regulations and qualifying the finished product.
Packaging & availability
| Format | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Individual bag | 12.5kg (27.56lb) |
| Pallet quantities | Available for larger and recurring requirements; bag count and pallet weight confirmed at quotation. |
| Volume orders | Contact Sorbents Direct for recurring pallet, scheduled-release, or truckload pricing. |
- Minimum order: One 12.5kg bag.
- Lead time: Stocked material may ship promptly; current availability is confirmed at order or quotation.
- Shipping: Parcel or pallet freight based on quantity and delivery requirements.
- Documentation: SDS and lot-specific COA are available.
Storage and handling
- Store in a dry location and protect the bags from moisture.
- Keep away from excessive heat and reseal partially used packaging promptly.
- Do not stack flexible bulk bags unless the packaging and supplier instructions specifically permit it.
- Avoid generating airborne dust during transfer, blending, or cleanup.
- Ground transfer and conveying equipment because dry powder movement may generate electrostatic charge.
- Use local exhaust ventilation where dust may be generated.
- Wear safety glasses and suitable respiratory protection when required by airborne concentration and workplace conditions.
- Use protective gloves for prolonged or repeated contact.
- Clean spills using low-dust sweeping or suitable industrial vacuum equipment.
Safety classification: The supplied SDS states that Tixosil 68B FCC is not classified as hazardous under OSHA GHS. Dust may nevertheless cause mild mechanical irritation to the respiratory tract, eyes, and skin.
Why buy from Sorbents Direct?
Sorbents Direct supplies Tixosil 68B FCC in practical industrial quantities with documentation and freight support for food and technical powder applications.
- Single-bag availability for formulation work, trials, and smaller production requirements.
- Pallet and recurring-volume support for commercial users.
- Lot-specific COA access for incoming quality review.
- SDS and product documentation available before or with shipment.
- Transparent pricing and straightforward ordering.
- Application discussion based on powder type, flow issue, quantity, and handling requirements.
Documentation & technical support
The Safety Data Sheet and a lot-specific Certificate of Analysis are available for this product. The COA documents identity, pH, moisture, median particle size, silica assay, sulfates, lead, and ignition loss for the applicable production lot.
Visit our Documentation Center or contact Sorbents Direct to discuss your powder formulation, desired flow improvement, annual volume, packaging needs, and documentation requirements.
Questions & answers
What is Tixosil 68B FCC?
Tixosil 68B FCC is a precipitated amorphous silica developed to improve the free-flow properties and handling of compatible powdered products.
Is Tixosil 68B FCC suitable for food applications?
Solvay states that the product meets the FCC monograph and is suitable for food-grade applications. The finished formulation and use level must still comply with applicable regulations.
What does it do in a powdered formulation?
It helps reduce caking, improve powder flow, absorb limited surface moisture, and support more consistent blending, transfer, filling, and dispensing.
What is the median particle size?
The supplied COA specifies a D50 range of 15–22 microns. The representative lot tested at 18.4 microns.
What is the silica content?
The COA specification requires at least 94.0% SiO₂. The representative lot tested at 96.0%.
What is the pH?
The supplied COA specifies a pH range of 6.00–7.30 in a 5% suspension. The representative lot tested at pH 6.43.
Is it USP/NF or Ph. Eur. compliant?
The documentation currently available to Sorbents Direct confirms FCC status but does not establish USP/NF or Ph. Eur. compliance for this specific grade. Request confirmation before relying on those standards.
Can it be used in cosmetics or personal-care products?
Precipitated silica is used broadly in personal-care formulations, but suitability and regulatory status for a specific Tixosil 68B FCC application should be confirmed with current manufacturer documentation and formulation testing.
Is the product hazardous?
The supplied SDS does not classify it as hazardous under OSHA GHS. Airborne dust may still cause mechanical irritation, so dust control, eye protection, and appropriate respiratory protection should be used where needed.
What package size is available?
The standard Sorbents Direct package is one 12.5kg bag, equivalent to approximately 27.56lb. Pallet quantities are also available.
What documentation is available?
A Safety Data Sheet and lot-specific Certificate of Analysis are available. Contact Sorbents Direct if documentation is required before ordering.
Related products & resources
Tixosil® 68B FCC Precipitated Silica for Food & Powder Flow
