CAS 12141-46-7
Aluminium Silicate
CAS 12141-46-7Al2SiO5162 g/mol
Aluminium Silicate is a versatile compound primarily utilized in ceramics and refractories for its thermal resistance and structural integrity. This fine white powder, CAS 12141-46-7, is integral in diverse industries such as paints, coatings, and paper production, enhancing durability and surface finish. Manufactured to ISO 9001 standards, it meets industrial needs for quality and consistency. Ideal for the East African market, Aluminium Silicate supports infrastructure development and various manufacturing processes.
Main applicationCeramics & refractories — Provides thermal resistance and structural integrity
Aluminium Silicate plays a crucial role in industries that require materials with high thermal resistance and durability, such as ceramics and refractories. Its ability to enhance product characteristics like opacity and surface finish makes it indispensable in paints and paper production, supporting infrastructure and industrial growth in regions like East Africa.
Also known as
- Al2SiO5
- E559
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Packaged in 20 kg bags
- ideal for industrial use.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 12141-46-7
- Chemical formula
- Al2SiO5
- Molecular weight
- 162 g/mol
- Grade
- Industrial grade
- Appearance
- White to off-white powder
Aluminium Silicate, characterized by its molecular formula Al2SiO5, is commonly available as a fine white powder. Its heat-resistant properties make it suitable for high-temperature applications such as kiln linings and ceramic bodies. Variations in form and composition include both hydrated and natural types, impacting specific performance characteristics like opacity and mechanical strength. Buyers should consider the specific grade and application needs, verifying whether the product's characteristics align with desired outcomes in thermal stability and surface finish. When ordering, it’s essential to specify form and packaging suitable for the intended industrial use.
Delivery
Aluminium Silicate is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Ceramics & refractories — Provides thermal resistance and structural integrity
- Paints & coatings — Acts as a filler to enhance durability and opacity
- Paper & pulp — Improves brightness and printability
- Construction materials — Enhances strength and heat resistance
- Fillers and anti-caking — Used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Enhances thermal resistance — ideal for high-temperature applications
- Improves opacity — crucial for paints and coatings
- Increases mechanical strength — useful in construction materials
- Supports smooth finish — important for paper and pulp applications
- Manufactured under quality standards — ensures consistency and reliability
Quality assurance
- Documentation, including a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet, can be issued with a consignment where required.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Aluminium Silicate?
The CAS registry number for Aluminium Silicate is 12141-46-7. Its chemical formula is Al2SiO5, with a molecular weight of 162 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Aluminium Silicate?
Aluminium Silicate is also referred to as Al2SiO5 and E559. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Aluminium Silicate is supplied?
Aluminium Silicate is supplied as Industrial grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Aluminium Silicate look like?
Aluminium Silicate is described as white to off-white powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Aluminium Silicate used for?
Common applications include ceramics & refractories — Provides thermal resistance and structural integrity, paints & coatings — Acts as a filler to enhance durability and opacity, paper & pulp — Improves brightness and printability, construction materials — Enhances strength and heat resistance and fillers and anti-caking — Used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Aluminium Silicate?
Aluminium Silicate is supplied to the Water Treatment, Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Mining & Minerals, Construction & Admixtures, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents, Paints, Coatings & Inks, Textile & Leather Tanning, Oil, Gas & Energy and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Aluminium Silicate available in?
Aluminium Silicate is supplied in Packaged in 20 kg bags, ideal for industrial use. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the EC number for Aluminium Silicate?
Aluminium Silicate is recorded against the EC number E559. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
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References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
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