SYLOID^® Silica
for Pharmaceutical Applications

Because of its multifunctional character, silica has gained importance in the pharmaceutical industry as:

• A highly efficiency glidant
• Tableting aid
• Suspension aid disintegrant
• Dragee

Silica is also used as carrier material for active agents because of its high adsorption capacity, controlled desorption, and improved compatibility.

SYLOID^® silica excipients provide:

• Controlled particle size for more uniform blending resulting in improved content uniformity
• Higher bulk density than alternate silica materials for cleaner work areas and reduced risk of cross-contamination
• High adsorptive capacity to carry higher levels of liquids and active agents
• Improved powder flow properties
• Quicker tableting because of moisture adsorption
• Better storage properties

Grace can provide grades which meet the requirements of USP, EP or JPE