Ivanhoe now produces food grade hydrophobic precipitated silica packaged in bulk bags and paper bags. All of the production and packaging of the silica is completed in our FSSC 22000 GFSI certified production facility in Zion, IL. The I-SIL hydrophobic silicas are certified as Kosher and Halal and can be used in Non- GMO food applications.
The I-SIL product line was specifically designed for food and feed applications, but also has functional uses in many industrial applications. Ivanhoe’s Sales Representatives will be happy to discuss your application to choose the best silica for your formulation.
Ivanhoe employs a full staff of R&D and application chemists who have spent their careers working on formulations that utilize all types of silica. We would be happy to offer our formulations expertise to assist in your product development efforts.
The I-SIL product line was specifically designed for food and feed applications, but also has functional uses in many industrial applications. Ivanhoe’s Sales Representatives will be happy to discuss your application to choose the best silica for your formulation.
Application
- Foam control agents
- Corn oil extraction aids
- Paints, coatings & inks
- Adhesives & sealants
- Powders
- Corn oil extraction aids
- Paints, coatings & inks
- Adhesives & sealants
- Powders
Function
- Defoaming active, thickener
- Extraction active
- Stabilizer, dispersion aid
- Thickener, improve mechanical properties
- Anti-caking, flow improver
- Extraction active
- Stabilizer, dispersion aid
- Thickener, improve mechanical properties
- Anti-caking, flow improver
Ivanhoe employs a full staff of R&D and application chemists who have spent their careers working on formulations that utilize all types of silica. We would be happy to offer our formulations expertise to assist in your product development efforts.
Market Applications
| Product | Description | Appearance | pH | Average Particle Size, Microns |
| I-SIL 4 | Hydrophobic Silica | White powder | 7.5 | 12 |
| I-SIL 5 | Hydrophobic Silica | White powder | 7.5 | 4 |
| I-SIL 8 | Hydrophobic Silica | White powder | 10.0 | 5 |