Is fumed silica dangerous?

The general answer is “no”, fumed silica is not a dangerous material. Fumed silica is an non-toxic non-harmful material. It is not combustible nor explosive. In fact fumed silica has been applied in cosmetic, food and drugs for years. Due to its strong hygroscopicity(absorbing moisture), it may caused dry skin when directly contacted with...

Hydrophilic Fumed Silica

What is hydrophilic fumed silica Hydrophilic fumed silica is a nanomaterials with strong hygroscopicity(absorbing moisture). This fluffy white powder is based on high purity amorphous silica. It is can be wetted by water, and dispersed in water forming a suspension....

Wacker Expands Silicone and Fumed silica

Adrian, Michigan – Wacker Chemical Corp., part of the global chemical group Wacker Chemie A.G., has planned a number of concurrent expansion projects to support regional growth and demand for silicones and HDK pyrogenic silica. The expansion projects include triple-digit million dollar investments in North America, according to a Wacker release. Wacker sites, which...