Flexisil™ 5-15

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc. · Flexisil™

Flexisil™ 5-15 is an alkaline, aqueous nanoparticle dispersion of amorphous colloidal silica. It is sodium-stabilized, with negatively charged, spherical silica particles. This product is used in applications such as inorganic binding, battery production, concrete treatment, precision investment casting, beverage clarification, precision polishing, paper coatings, oilfield services, and water treatment.

Specifications

Identifiers

Chemical name
Amorphous Colloidal Silica
CAS number(s)
7631-86-9
EC number
231-545-4
Molecular formula
SiO₂
InChI key
VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCI name
Silicon Dioxide
Synonyms
Colloidal Silica Dispersion, Colloidal Silica Sol

Technical specifications

Specifications

Test ConditionSpecificationValueUnitTest Method
-AppearanceClear to hazy liquid, aqueous colloidal dispersion--
-Silica (SiO2)14.6 - 15.4Wt%-
-Surface Area450 - 650m²/g-
at 20 °CpH9.8 - 10.9--
-StoragePerishable if frozen--
-Shelf Life6Months-
Industries
Building & ConstructionCASECareChemical ManufacturingElectronics & ElectricalFood & BeverageMetal Working & CleaningOil & GasPulp & PaperWater Treatment
Product groups
SilicasColloidal SilicaDensifiers
Applications
Functional coatingsWater treatment productsBeverage processingPrecision polishingPrecision investment castingBattery manufacturingOilfield fluid management
Functions
BinderClarification agentPolishing aidSurfactant
Market segments
Inorganic chemicalsCoatingsWater treatment chemicalsBeverage productionSemiconductor manufacturingGlass & opticsBattery materialsConstruction materialsSurface treatment chemicalsOilfield services

Documents

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