Aerosil 200 (Silicon Di Oxide)

Aerosil 200 is a type of silicon dioxide, also known as fumed silica or colloidal silicon dioxide. It's essentially a very fine powder made of microscopic spheres of silicon dioxide. Here's a breakdown of its key characteristics:

• Composition: High purity, amorphous (non-crystalline) silicon dioxide (SiO2)
• Properties:
  • Odorless and tasteless
  • Very high surface area and porosity
  • White colored powder
  • Acts as a thickening, reinforcing, and anti-caking agent

Applications:

Aerosil 200 has a wide range of applications due to its unique properties. Here are some common ones:

• Pharmaceuticals: As a thickening agent, anticaking agent, and flow aid in various medications
• Cosmetics: Absorbs oil and moisture, providing a thickening and mattifying effect in cosmetics
• Food Additives: Functions as an anticaking agent and helps prevent clumping in powders
• Industrial Applications: Thickening agent in various industrial liquids, reinforcing agent in composites, and anti-settling agent in paints

Additional Points:

• There's a specific variant, Aerosil 200 Pharma, meeting stricter purity requirements for pharmaceutical applications.
• Aerosil 200 is generally safe for most applications when used according to regulations. However, it's recommended to consult the safety data sheet (SDS) for specific handling recommendations.