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Silicon(IV) oxide, powder, 1.0 micron, 99.9%

Catalog No. AAL1698614
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25 g
100 g

CAS: 7631-86-9 | O2Si | 60.08 g/mol

Silicon(IV) oxide is used in a variety of applications such as manufacturing of glass, ceramics and abrasives, and water filtration. It is a common additive in dentifrice oral care applications and the production of foods, where it is used primarily as an anti-caking and free-flow agent in powdered foods, or to absorb water in hygroscopic applications.

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Applications
Silicon(IV) oxide is used in a variety of applications such as manufacturing of glass, ceramics and abrasives, and water filtration. It is a common additive in dentifrice oral care applications and the production of foods, where it is used primarily as an anti-caking and free-flow agent in powdered foods, or to absorb water in hygroscopic applications.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with hydrogen fluoride.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7631-86-9
Molecular Formula O2Si
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 60.08
MDL Number MFCD00011232 MFCD00217788 MFCD00163736 MFCD00148266 MFCD00603035 MFCD02100519 MFCD06202255 MFCD07370733
InChI Key VYPSYNLAJGMNEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym silica, silicon dioxide, quartz, cristobalite, diatomaceous earth, tridymite, silicic anhydride, aerosil, infusorial earth, silica, amorphous
PubChem CID 24261
ChEBI CHEBI:30563
SMILES O=[Si]=O

Specifications

Boiling Point 2230°C
Melting Point 1710°C
pH 6
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 25 g
Merck Index 14,8493
Solubility Information Insoluble in water.
IUPAC Name dioxosilane
Formula Weight 60.09
Percent Purity 99.9%
Odor Odorless
Density 2
Chemical Name or Material Silicon(IV) oxide, 1.0 micron
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Hazard Category Warning
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H373
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statement GHS P Statement
P260-P314-P501a
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber 231-545-4
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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