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Silicon Dioxide

Test Specification...FCC
Characters The wet process silicas occur as white, fluffy powders or as white, microcellular beads or granules and are hygroscopic or absorb moisture from the air in varying amounts.
Identification Test(A) Test(B)   (a)Specified Test. A deep yellow color appears (b)Specified Test. A green-blue spot develops
Solubility It is insoluble in water and in organic solvents, but they are soluble in hydrofluoric acid and in hot, concentrated solutions of alkalies
Lead Not more than 5mg/kg
Loss on drying Not more than 7.0%
Loss on ignition Not more than 8.5% after drying
Soluble Ionizable Salts Not more than 5.0%
Assay Not less than 94.0% of SiO2 after ignition

Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.

Other
GLP, cGMP (FDA) Approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, Halal and Kosher certified.
We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.

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