CAB-O-SIL M5P, NF USP Grade, Fine Powder, Bag

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Bag  (10 lbs)

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CAB-O-SIL® M-5P fumed silica is an excipient of extremely high purity that is suitable for use as a multi-functional additive in the pharmaceutical industry. CAB-O-SIL® M-5P fumed silica is compatible with many pharmaceutical ingredients and can act as a flow aid to reduce common issues in tablet and capsule production including poor flow through the hopper, active/inactive ingredient segregation, and tablet breakage during compaction.
Product No. 16121378
Supplier CABOT CORPORATION
CAS 112945-52-5
Synonyms M5P, Cabot, Fumed silica, SIlicon Dioxide, Synthetic amorphous silica, Light anhydrous silicic acid, Untreated fumed silica
Applications Pharmaceutical Additive
Characteristics Solid white powder with no odor
Benefits
  • Flow improvement
  • Increase tablet hardness/strength
  • Reduce friction and static charges

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Product Details

Grade
NF, USP
Form
Fine Powder
Prohibited Uses
For intended use only
INCI
Silica
Appearance
solid
Boiling Point
2,230 °C (4,046 °F)
Bulk Density
2.2 kg/m3 @ 20 °C (68 °F)
Color
white
Density
2.2 g/cm3 @ 20 °C (68 °F)
Flash Point
Not applicable
Odor
none
pH
3.6 - 4.5
Relative Density
2.2 @ 20 °C (68 °F) Reference Material: (water = 1)
Solubility in Water
slightly soluble

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