| HS Code | 232160 |
| Product Name | SPHERILEX 30 AB / 60 AB |
| Chemical Name | Precipitated Silica |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Particle Shape | Spherical |
| Average Particle Size 30 Ab | 8.0 µm |
| Average Particle Size 60 Ab | 4.5 µm |
| Bet Surface Area 30 Ab | 45 m²/g |
| Bet Surface Area 60 Ab | 80 m²/g |
| Ph Value | 5.5 - 7.5 (5% in water) |
| Loss On Drying | < 6% |
| Sieve Residue 45 Microns | < 0.5% |
| Sio2 Content | > 98% |
| Packing | 15 kg paper bags |
| Cas Number | 112926-00-8 |
As an accredited SPHERILEX 30 AB / 60 AB factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
| Packing | SPHERILEX 30 AB / 60 AB is packaged in 20 kg multi-ply paper bags, featuring product labeling and batch information. |
| Container Loading (20′ FCL) | Container loading (20′ FCL) for SPHERILEX 30 AB / 60 AB: typically 12 metric tons, packed in 480 bags, each 25 kg. |
| Shipping | SPHERILEX 30 AB / 60 AB is typically shipped in multi-layer paper bags or bulk bags (FIBCs), each clearly labeled with product details. The containers must be kept dry and protected from contamination during transport. Ensure handling complies with standard safety regulations for silica-based powders. Store in a cool, ventilated area. |
| Storage | **SPHERILEX 30 AB / 60 AB** should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from moisture, heat sources, and incompatible substances. Keep the containers tightly sealed to prevent contamination and absorption of odors. Avoid direct sunlight and strong oxidizing agents. Follow all recommended handling and storage guidelines as specified in the safety data sheet (SDS). |
| Shelf Life | SPHERILEX 30 AB / 60 AB has a shelf life of 24 months when stored unopened in dry, cool conditions. |
SPHERILEX 30 AB and 60 AB, as advanced precipitated silica products with finely engineered particle morphology and high purity, provide tailored performance advantages across specialized industrial applications. Our manufacturing expertise enables precise control of surface characteristics and particle size distribution, supporting formulation consistency and process efficiency for select end-uses. Below, we detail the primary commercial deployment scenarios and integration parameters for this raw material within key downstream sectors.
Leading global and regional toothpaste producers integrate our highly spherical silica in abrasive systems to control cleaning action and minimize enamel wear. The material’s engineered particle size and surface texture offer consistently gentle yet effective stain removal, while maintaining compliance with international oral care safety benchmarks. Manufacturers blend the silica into hydrated gels during the main batch mixing stage, optimizing clarity and rheology in both opaque and transparent formulations for value and premium product lines.
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Specialized paints and industrial coatings incorporate our precipitated silica as a matting agent and anti-blocking additive, harnessing the controlled sphericity and pore structure to reduce gloss and improve surface texture stability, critical for high-end wood, metal, and plastic applications. In low-VOC and waterborne systems, the material offers reliable anti-settling and facilitates dispersion, maintaining uniform matte effects and preventing tackiness during drying and storage. Formulators benefit from predictable interaction with binders and lower haze formation, meeting rigorous aesthetic and durability requirements.
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The controlled particle size, high purity, and hydrophobic modification of our precipitated silica enable its use in food processing operations, where it acts as a food-grade anti-caking and free-flow agent in spice blends, powdered beverage bases, and micronutrient premixes. It prevents clumping and moisture absorption during bulk storage and high-speed packaging lines, ensuring accurate dosing and product shelf life. Manufacturers value our thorough QC traceability and consistent batch quality, which help meet stringent food safety protocols and additive specifications.
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Producers of agricultural pesticides and micronutrient formulations use our engineered silica as a flowable carrier, enabling efficient dispersal of active ingredients in both wettable powder and water-dispersible granule products. The round particle morphology and surface activity support high loading of actives and consistent wetting during tank mixing, reducing dust and facilitating controlled field application. The material’s low impurity content helps meet residue safety and quality benchmarks for crop protection agents marketed worldwide.
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Technical rubber and silicone manufacturers apply our precisely structured silica as a reinforcing agent in formulations demanding elevated mechanical strength, transparency, and abrasion resistance. Particle morphology and high purity allow formulators to fine-tune tensile and tear properties during compounding, especially in transparent and translucent elastomer grades. The material integrates efficiently into the mixing stage, synergizing with silane coupling agents for consistent network formation and long-term product durability in critical sealing and molding applications.
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Manufacturers face pressure from customers looking for better performance, higher consistency, and easier processing from their additives—especially when it comes to silica. After over three decades in the development and industrial operation of precipitated silica and related materials, we’ve seen demand shift away from commodity powders toward engineered particles with a real, measured impact on end-products. That’s the drive behind SPHERILEX 30 AB and SPHERILEX 60 AB.
Both products draw on our ongoing investment in patented precipitation techniques and specialized drying technology, building off our experience in controlling particle size, sphericity, and flow properties. We design SPHERILEX particles to deliver not just a specific chemistry, but a robust physical structure for measurable improvements in performance applications.
Anyone adjusting formulations for consistent mixing, improved dispersibility, or better surface finish knows the headaches that come with conventional, amorphous silica. Non-uniform particle shapes love to clump, bridge, or mess with machine throughput. By comparison, SPHERILEX 30 AB and 60 AB take a different path. These are spherical, microbead-like particles with tightly controlled diameters. Down at the plant, this translates to powders that flow evenly through hoppers and silos, leading to less downtime from blocked lines and easier handling for staff.
Our spherical morphology reduces dusting, a notorious nuisance on production lines. It also directly addresses the sticking issues common with irregular powders during batch mixing, helping mixers and dosing equipment operate more reliably. During scale-ups, operators can minimize the tweaking and calibration that often stalls new processes, because the flowing properties of SPHERILEX stay dependable between lots.
Choosing the right grade depends on the particle size required. SPHERILEX 30 AB offers an average size engineered for finer finishes and denser packing, where smoother textures or tighter fill demands take priority. SPHERILEX 60 AB, produced with larger average particle size, better fits applications where boosted tactile effects, increased matte appearance, or optimized rheology matter.
It’s tempting to lump all synthetically-precipitated silicas into one category. Years of hands-on work with downstream users showed us that even small changes to sphericity and distribution curves fuel significant shifts in performance. For example, paint makers searching for uniform matting don’t have time for batch-to-batch variation in texture. Plastics processors (especially in masterbatch and compound operations) see greater throughput once the filler stops dragging in the screw. SPHERILEX 30 AB and 60 AB eliminate much of that hassle.
Experience shows that off-the-shelf fillers, without tailored surface profiles, tend to separate or settle in liquid systems. By holding a spherical profile and narrow size range, SPHERILEX maintains better suspension compared to irregular precipitated or fumed grades. It allows resin and pigment systems—whether water-based, solvent-based or UV-cured—to stay stable over longer shelf lives. In silicone, polyurethane, and thermoplastic processing, our customers report reduced abrasive wear on mixing tools. Lower angularity among particles leads to longer equipment lifespan and lower overhaul frequency.
For paper and coating industries, SPHERILEX 30 AB and 60 AB outperform legacy materials in achieving controlled gloss and scuff resistance. When running offset or digital printing jobs, it’s not just the print clarity—operators notice sharper image retention and enhanced rub-fastness. The spherical form tends to resist collapse in the calendering stage, locking in the required porosity and surface slip. Lab validation over multiple paper and ink types showed that our engineered silica helps extend press life and keeps print runs consistent across shifts.
Manufacturing silica consistently takes more than post-processing tweaks. Our facility controls every step from sulfate precipitation to the final bead formation. Routine quality checks zero in on residual salt content, moisture, and key performance curves—not just chemical assay sheets or general compliance data. After moving multiple customers from conventional silica to SPHERILEX, one consistent point of feedback is the near-zero sample-to-sample variation. This reliability means our partners spend less time firefighting day-to-day issues and more time optimizing their own output.
Batch integrity matters most during long production deadlines, where just a few clogs in bulk handling can grind work to a halt. With SPHERILEX 30 AB and 60 AB, downstream staff deal with less downtime for cleaning, sifting, or re-blending. From bag dumping to silo transfer, operators enjoy clean transfer and predictable dosing, pressing on with fewer process interruptions. This reduces labor costs, cuts waste, and protects all that value added downstream.
We live through tightening regulations on respirable silica, process emissions, and plastics additives. Meeting evolving standards is baked into daily operations here. From sourcing to finished product shipment, our team scrutinizes every reactor and filter. SPHERILEX 30 AB and 60 AB consistently show low trace contaminant content due to diligent supplier control and batch segregation. Production cycles avoid outdated equipment that could generate metal contamination or leave unpredictable byproducts.
Analytical records on every outgoing lot remain accessible for customer audits. We participate with customer regulatory teams to streamline certification reviews, whether that’s for REACH, food contact, or specialized ISO processes. This doesn't just protect end users. Cleaner, more controlled additive sources reduce downstream hassle for processors, contributing to safer working conditions and easing the document burden for finished product compliance.
Paints and coatings benefit directly from SPHERILEX’s homogenous bead shape. High matting efficiency comes with less gloss variation even across large surface areas or multilayer applications. Matte architectural finishes look more uniform under a range of lighting conditions, and automotive suppliers find easier formulating for soft-touch, anti-glare interior components.
Plastic compounders appreciate lower batch cycle times as the product disperses without clumping—the improved dosing behavior of SPHERILEX simplifies color and performance additive incorporation. Masterbatch users can run higher filler loads without dragging on throughput. Rigid or flexible PVC shows cleaner fusion points compared to non-spherical filler grades.
Industrial rubber, elastomers, and silicone engineers notice faster wetting and shorter mixing cycles. Reinforcement comes in with minimal adverse effect on tensile properties due to the regular shape and size of the particles. Faster throughput in mill and mixer operations means fewer burnouts and lower energy draw.
Printing inks see tangible improvements in scuff resistance and print contrast, particularly under high-speed press conditions. Trials with SPHERILEX replacements demonstrated greater press uptime and less printhead fouling versus traditional fine precipitated silica.
Everyone underestimates powder flow issues until they face a week of downtime. Early in the development of SPHERILEX, we ran pilot lines with both new and legacy equipment. Test crews tracked handling performance during high humidity and variable temperature months—factors that usually spell disaster for non-spherical silicas. SPHERILEX runs stable even after being stored in non-ideal conditions, avoiding bridge and rat-hole formation during transfer, reducing headaches for production line crews.
Feedback sessions with adhesive and sealant users highlight another concern: clarity loss and pigment haze when irregular silica finds its way past the mixing head. By switching to spherical SPHERILEX, users maintained higher optical clarity, less impact on color tone, and better final finish, avoiding costly scrap and customer complaints.
Repeated experience shows that relying on narrowly-differentiated products locks manufacturers into endless back-and-forth over minor process tunings. The SPHERILEX series gives processors usable design space, letting them tweak physical properties such as gloss, tactility, or hand feel by selecting the particle size distribution that best fits the job. It allows product engineers and line operators to stop fighting the filler and start focusing on new features customers care about.
Trends in manufacturing call for ever-narrower property windows, whether the end goal is a premium packaging, a next-generation paint, or a moisture barrier film. Traditionally, broad, amorphous powder grades made new launches a guessing game. By taking control over sphericity, bead hardness, and size distribution, we’ve been able to shortcut trial-and-error steps that chew up time and resources.
We put ourselves in our customer’s shoes. Machine operators and product formulators do not get extra hours in the day to clean up after unpredictable additives. Since the first full-scale runs, our own operators have noticed improved air quality across production lines due to lower dusting, and maintenance teams report extended filter replacement cycles. In multi-week production campaigns, the cost savings in labor and maintenance become significant. Less time managing ancillary issues leaves more time dedicated to getting the next innovation ready for market.
Sustainability steers product development choices from day one. By controlling particle geometry during synthesis, SPHERILEX 30 AB and 60 AB allow for lower additive loadings to hit the same performance marks previously reached with more bulk or additional process aids. Less filler usage means reduced transportation emissions and less finished product weight. For manufacturers facing increased scrutiny over supply chain carbon footprints, every kilogram and every truckload saved counts.
Factories demand additives that not only meet spec, but don’t generate unforeseen challenges during bulk transfer or on the mixing head. Our process staff spend weeks in pre-launch stage documenting seasonal shifts in humidity, pressure, and upstream raw material characteristics. The work pays off through minimized variation in SPHERILEX grades.
Operators loading and running SPHERILEX-equipped lines work cleaner, safer, and faster. The spherical, near-dustless nature means less time lost to air filtration or cleanup. During QC testing, our in-house analysts run every lot through sieve curves, density measurements, and flowability checks, benchmarking against prior lots. The controlled morphology comes not just from the equipment, but from years of dialed-in batch optimization. Each day’s manufacturing logs get reviewed by process engineers before any lot hits the warehouse.
We know that manufacturing isn’t just about impressive particle micrographs—it ultimately comes down to how the material cuts cycle time, reduces rework, and fits with automation systems. It’s a truth confirmed over years of customer audits and side-by-side competitive testing.
Continual collaboration with downstream users remains at the heart of our process. Regular visits to customer sites and annual technical exchange meetings guide future tweaks and next-generation launches. No formula stays static; new regulations, processing trends, and customer contracts all push the search for even better silica solutions. We build pilot batches based on direct input from manufacturing floors, so production managers and R&D teams see their pain points addressed.
As additive loading levels change, or as formulators work to replace specific banned substances, this open feedback loop lets us help optimize both base product and manufacturing protocols. The end result is a faster path to adoption and less time wasted on supplier trials that never scale right.
We stand ready to support customers with tailored technical advice rooted in years of hands-on trials. Whether the challenge comes in the form of next-generation eco-labels, stricter occupational limits, or new market expectations for product texture and durability, we back every shipment with lab data, real technical support, and a commitment to transparency about our operations.
In a world where sourcing reliability and performance claims get questioned daily, SPHERILEX 30 AB and 60 AB provide an engineered, field-tested answer. Our job as the manufacturer doesn’t end at the loading dock. It continues down each transfer line, through every mixer, and onto every shop floor that depends on genuine quality at every step.
