Tixosil 68B FCC High-Purity Precipitated Silica for Food, Cosmetic & Industrial Applications

Product Overview

Tixosil 68B FCC is a high-purity precipitated silica manufactured by Solvay, designed for use in food, cosmetic, and industrial applications. With its fine particle size and exceptional purity, it is commonly used as an anti-caking agent, carrier, free-flowing aid, and thickener.

Key Features

• FCC (Food Chemical Codex) grade for use in food products
• Excellent anti-caking and flow-improvement properties
• High chemical purity and consistent particle size
• Suitable for powdered and dry blend formulations
• Widely used in food, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and industrial chemicals

Typical Applications

• Food Industry: Anti-caking agent in powdered foods and spices
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Thickener and texture modifier in powders and creams
• Industrial & Chemical: Carrier and free-flowing agent in specialty chemicals

Specifications

• Form: Amorphous precipitated silica powder

• Grade: FCC (Food Chemical Codex), Ph. Eur., USP/NF compliant

• Surface Area: ~180 m²/g (BET)

• Bulk Density: ~0.17 g/mL (~10.6 lbs/ft³)

• Moisture Content (at 105°C): ≤6.0%

• pH (5% aqueous suspension): 6.0 – 8.0

• Oil Absorption (DBP): ~2.0–2.5 mL/g

• Appearance: White, free-flowing powder

• Regulatory Listings:

  • FCC (Food Chemical Codex)

  • USP/NF (United States Pharmacopeia / National Formulary)

  • Ph. Eur. (European Pharmacopoeia)

  • E551 (European food additive code)

• Packaging: 12.5 kg bags

• Manufacturer: Solvay

• Lead Time: 1-2 days

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