Plastic & Polymer

Silica

Micronized and surface-treated silica grades are high-performance functional fillers designed for epoxy, plastics, rubber, and engineering compound applications. These products enhance hardness, mechanical strength, thermal stability, insulation properties, an

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Advantages

Key Benefits

Why Silica is the preferred choice for plastic & polymer formulations

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Improves hardness, strength, and abrasion resistance

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Enhances thermal stability and dimensional control

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Lowers coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE)

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Improves insulation and electrical properties

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Provides excellent weathering and chemical resistance

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Enables higher filler loading with better processability

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Enhances flow properties in epoxy and polymer compounds

Silica benefits Performance engineered for Plastic & Polymer
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Improves polymer-filler interaction and dispersion

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Delivers superior mechanical strength and durability

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Ensures smooth surface finish and glossy appearance

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Offers controlled shrinkage and crack resistance

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Suitable for demanding indoor and outdoor applications

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Supports cost-effective and efficient processing performance

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Lab TestedEvery Batch
Eco FriendlySustainable
Global DeliveryWorldwide
Product Grades

Product Grades

Comprehensive range of Silica grades for diverse industrial applications

4 Specialized Grades

Each grade is engineered for specific performance requirements in plastic & polymer applications

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MICRON SILICA 3010®
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MICRON SILICA 3010®

High-brightness micronized silica offering excellent reinforcement, flow enhancement, dimensional stability, and antiblock performance for plastics and epoxy systems.

SILCOAT 60 SET®
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SILCOAT 60 SET®

Organically surface-treated silica filler providing superior mechanical strength, weather resistance, and processability in epoxy insulation systems.

SILCOAT 60 T®
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SILCOAT 60 T®

Surface-treated quartz filler engineered for epoxy resin applications requiring enhanced durability, chemical resistance, and low thermal expansion.

EPOXY INSULATORS Masterbatch Filler and Engineering Compound Slip and Antiblocking Additives Automotive Epoxy Insulators Industrial Grade Quality Tested
Plastic & Polymer Application Matrix

Application Areas

Application areas listed against Silica in the Plastic & Polymer application matrix

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EPOXY INSULATORS
Use Area 01

EPOXY INSULATORS

Recommended GradesSILICA 4010, SILICA 2050

Matrix Product GroupSilica

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Product Sheet Applications

Applications

Applications listed for Silica in the Plastic & Polymer product sheet

Epoxy Molding Compounds
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Epoxy Molding Compounds

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Semiconductor Epoxy Encapsulation
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Semiconductor Epoxy Encapsulation

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Electrical Insulators & Dry Transformers
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Electrical Insulators & Dry Transformers

Silica
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Laminating Resins
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Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Laminating Resins

Silica
PE / PP Films for Antiblock Applications
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PE / PP Films for Antiblock Applications

Silica
Injection & Blow Molding Compounds
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Injection & Blow Molding Compounds

Silica
Engineering Plastics & Masterbatches
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Engineering Plastics & Masterbatches

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Automotive Plastic Components
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Automotive Plastic Components

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Packaging Applications
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Packaging Applications

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Epoxy Insulators & Cast Resin Parts
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Epoxy Insulators & Cast Resin Parts

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Outdoor Weather-Resistant Epoxy Systems
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Outdoor Weather-Resistant Epoxy Systems

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Rubber Sheets & Industrial Rubber Products
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Rubber Sheets & Industrial Rubber Products

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Indoor Cast Epoxy Components with Glossy Finish
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Indoor Cast Epoxy Components with Glossy Finish

Silica
High-Performance Polymer & Composite Systems
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High-Performance Polymer & Composite Systems

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Markets

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Ceramic
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Ceramic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Silica in plastic & polymer applications

Quartz Silica is an important functional filler used in plastics and polymer compounds to improve both mechanical and thermal performance. It enhances strength, stiffness, hardness, dimensional stability, heat resistance, and scratch resistance of plastic products. Silica also helps reduce shrinkage during processing, improves barrier properties against moisture and gases, and increases wear resistance. In addition, it acts as a cost-effective reinforcing filler by partially replacing expensive polymer resins while maintaining product performance.

Our Quartz Silica products are available in a wide range of controlled micro-fine particle sizes suitable for different polymer and epoxy applications. Popular grades include Micron Silica 4010, Micron Silica 2080, Micron Silica 1240, Micron Silica 5030, Silcoat 60 SET®, and Silcoat 60 T®. These grades are manufactured using iron-free grinding and air classification technology to ensure consistent particle size distribution, better dispersion, and smooth processing performance.

Silcoat grades are specially surface-treated silica fillers developed for epoxy insulator applications. These grades improve filler-resin interaction and provide excellent dispersion within epoxy systems, resulting in superior electrical, thermal, and mechanical performance. Silcoat grades offer high dielectric strength, excellent arc and tracking resistance, low thermal expansion, reduced shrinkage, improved weather resistance, and better durability under thermal and environmental stress. They also improve processability and allow higher filler loading, making them ideal for high-voltage insulators, bushings, transformers, switchgear, and epoxy cast components.

Our Silica grades are widely used in engineering plastics, PVC compounds, polypropylene and polyethylene compounds, masterbatches, thermoset resins, rubber compounds, coatings, adhesives, packaging films, electrical encapsulation systems, epoxy castings, insulators, and switchgear components. These products benefit from improved strength, dimensional stability, thermal resistance, and long-term durability.

Our Silica grades provide several advantages in plastics applications, including improved tensile strength and stiffness, enhanced dimensional stability, higher heat resistance, better scratch and abrasion resistance, reduced shrinkage, excellent dispersion, improved processability, better moisture and gas barrier properties, higher filler loading capability, superior electrical insulation properties, and excellent weather and chemical resistance. These benefits make our Silica grades highly suitable for high-performance engineering plastics, polymer compounds, and epoxy insulation systems.

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