SYLYSIA® 440
Fuji Silysia Chemical USA Ltd. · SYLYSIA®
SYLYSIA® 440 is a 6.2 µm average particle size, non-treated, amorphous silica powder used as a matting agent, anti-blocking additive, and viscosity stabilizer. It belongs to the SYLYSIA 400 series, known for high porosity, high density, and low bulk density. SYLYSIA® 440 delivers efficient gloss reduction, anti-blocking performance, and enhanced flow characteristics in coatings, plastic films, adhesives, papers, and personal care applications. The product’s uniform particle size distribution and high chemical purity ensure superior dispersion, durability, and processing stability across solvent-based and aqueous systems.
- High porosity
- High chemical purity
- Compatible with multiple substrates
- Effective matting agent
- Enhanced surface properties
- Excellent adhesion
- Excellent pigment suspension
- Free flowing
- High thickening efficiency
Specifications
Identifiers
- Chemical name
- Silicon Dioxide
- CAS number(s)
- 7631-86-9
- EC number
- 231-545-4
- Molecular formula
- SiO2
- InChI key
- VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- INCI name
- Silica
- Synonyms
- Silica, Amorphous, Silicic Acid, Amorphous Silicon Dioxide, Micronized Silica Gel
Technical specifications
Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Dry, white powder | - |
| Odor | Odorless | - |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water | - |
| Specific Gravity as SiO2 | 2.2 | - |
| pH | 2.5 - 8.3 | - |
| Boiling Point as SiO2 | 2230 | °C |
| Melting Point as SiO2 | 1610 | °C |
| Form | Amorphous, non-crystalline silica | - |
Specifications
| Test Condition | Specification | Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Whiteness | 95 (min.) | % | - |
| - | Pore Volume | 1.25 | mL/g | - |
| - | BET Surface Area | 300 | m²/g | - |
| at 5% slurry | pH | 7.5 | - | - |
| - | Total Volatile | 5 | % | - |
| - | Oil Absorption | 210 | mL/100g | - |
| - | Loose Bulk Density | 50 | ml/5g | - |
| - | Average Particle Size | 6.2 | µm | SALD 2300 Shimadzu Laser Method |
| - | Surface Treatment | None | - | - |
| - | Appearance | White, dry powder | - | - |
- Industries
- Adhesives & SealantsChemical ManufacturingPackaging & PrintingPaints & CoatingsPersonal CarePharmaceuticals
- Product groups
- SilicasAmorphous SilicaSilica Gel
- Applications
- AdhesivesBeauty productsFragrance solutionsPaper & packaging coatingsPharmaceutical excipientsPowder coatingsPrinting inksSolvent-based coatingsWater-based coatings
- Functions
- Adhesion promoterAnti-blocking agentAnti-caking agentFlow modifierFragrance carrierMatting agentThickener
- Market segments
- AdhesivesCoatingsPersonal care productsPharmaceutical manufacturingPlasticsPrinting inks & coatingsSpecialty chemicals
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Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
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