AEROSIL® R 972 Pharma

AEROSIL® R 972 Pharma is a high purity, amorphous, anhydrous, hydrophobic colloidal silica for use as an excipient in pharmaceutical products (tested according to Ph. Eur. and USP/NF monographs).

Principal: Evonik Corporation Coating Additives

Chemical Name: Colloidal Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Functions: Glidant, Stabilizer, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, Conflict Minerals-free, Odor-free

Dosage Form: Emulsions

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Function
Glidant, Stabilizer, Viscosity Modifier
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Product Code
MITM12372
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Properties
  • Glidant for improving powder flow, especially suitable for very hygroscopic and/or cohesive powders
  • Viscosity adjuster for thickening of non-polar pharmaceutical oils
  • Stabilizer for water in oil (W/O) emulsions
  • May be used to adjust release behavior of active ingredients

Applications & Uses

Dosage Form

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000006
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

It is Rrecommend to store AEROSIL® R 972 Pharma in closed containers under dry conditions and to protect the material from volatile substances. Shrink-wrapped pallets should be resealed after the removal of individual bags. AEROSIL® R 972 Pharma should be used within 2 years after production.

Other

Color (SDS)
White
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
Other Hazards
None known
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Assay99.0-101.0 %%Ph. Eur. Test Method Silicon Dioxide
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Lifemax. 2.0 yryr
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Surface Area90.0-130.0 m²/gm²/gBrunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET)
Tapped Bulk Density50.0 g/Lg/L
Water Dispersible Fractionmax. 3.0 %%Ph. Eur. Test Method
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Chloride Content250.0 ppmppmPh. Eur. Test Method
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)min. 600.0 °C°CVDI 2263
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 300.0 °C°C
Density (SDS)2.2 g/cm³g/cm³at 20°C
Self Ignition Temperature (SDS)min. 600.0 °C°CVDI 2263
Solubility In Water (SDS)min. 1.0 mg/Lmg/L
pH (SDS)3.6-5.5-at 20°C, 40 g/L
pH (SDS)3.6-5.5-at 20°C, 40 g/l Suspension, medium: water / methanol