Silicon dioxide absorbs moisture and prevents clumping. It acts like tiny spacers between powder particles so they flow freely.
1. Food & Beverage
- Anti-caking agent in powdered milk, coffee creamer, spices, table salt, seasoning, flour, baking powder
- Carrier for flavors and colors
- Clarifying agent in beer and wine
- E551 - typical use 0.5% to 2%
2. Pharmaceuticals
- Flow agent in tablets and capsules. Keeps powder from sticking to machines
3. Cosmetics
- Thickener and absorbent in toothpaste, lotions, powders
4. Industrial
- Main component of glass, sand, quartz
- Filler in rubber, plastics, paints
- Desiccant packets "Do not eat"