DiTech Thickener

DiTech Thickener is a synthetic, hydrophilic amorphous silica, produced via flame hydrolysis.

Brand: DiTech (74 products)

Ingredient Name: Pyrogenic Silica

Functions: Anti-Caking Agent, Anti-Foaming Agent, Flow Promoter, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Certifications & Compliance: EU Compliant, FCC Compliant, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, JECFA (FAO/WHO)

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

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Food & Nutrition Applications
Applications

Antifoams & Flowing Agents.

Application Details
     
  • DiTech Thickener is intended for use in food and feed.
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  • It improves the flow of powders and is a thickener for liquids.
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  • If applied as anti caking additive gentle mixing results best effects with sticky products.
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Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White colloidal powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
SiO₂ Content (based on the substance heated at 1000°C for 2hours)min. 99.8%DIN EN ISO 3262-19
Silanol Group Density2SiOH/nm²-
Loss of Weight (at 1000°C, 2hours (based on the substance dried at 105 °C for 2 hours))max. 2%DIN EN ISO 3262-19
Density (at 20°C, SiOâ‚‚)approx. 2.2 g/cm³-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tamped Densityapprox. 40 g/lDIN EN ISO 787-11
Silicone Dioxide Contentmin. 99%PV20433
Sieve Residue (min. 40 µm)max. 0.03 %DIN EN ISO 787-18, Mocker Apparatus
pH (in 4% dispersion, 1:1 mixture of water-methanol)3.8 - 4.3-DIN EN ISO 787-9
Mercury Content (Hg)max. 1 ppmPV20424
Loss on Drying (at 105°C, 2 hours)max. 1.5 %DIN EN ISO 787-2
Lead Content (Pb)max. 3 ppmPV20424
BET Surface175 - 225 m²/gDIN ISO 9277 DIN 66132
Arsennic Content (As)max. 1ppmPV20424
Properties

White colloidal powder of high purity.

Regulatory & Compliance

Safety & Health

Safety Notes

During transportation and processing DiTech Thickener may cause electrostatic charges. Like other amorphous silicas DiTech Thickener does not show either carcinogenic (IARC classification, Volume 68, 1997) or mutagenic properties.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • Oceania
Packaging Information

DiTech Thickener is offered in following packaging:

  • Pallet with paper bags: 10 kg bags
  • Big bags: 150 kg (big bags on pallets)

The smallest package size leaving our plant are the pallets, protected against humidity by a heat shrinkable foil.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

DiTech Thickener should be stored in the original packaging in dry storage areas. Due to the high surface area DiTech Thickener adsorbs volatiles and should be protected from humidity and volatiles. If single bags are taken away from an original pallet, the remaining bags of this pallet must again be protected against humidity and volatiles.