Tosoh Silica's product classification

By manufacturing method

Precipitated silica (Nipsil®)

Typical grade (general purpose products)
Nipsil AQ、VN3、LP、L-300、ER、RS-150、NS、NA、KQ、EL
Main use

Rubber-reinforcing filler, sustained release agent (carrier of chemical materials), thickener, antifoaming agents

Special grade silica

Precipitated silica with controlled aggregate particle diameter
Typical grade
Nipsil K-500, G-300, N-300A, SP-200, TB-5012
E series (E-1011, E-220A, E-74P)
Main use

Matting agents for paints and inks, adsorbent (thermal paper coating agents), rubber-reinforcing filler, antifoaming agents

Gel-type silica (NIPGEL®)

Typical grade

NIPGEL AY, AZ, BY, BZ, CX series

Main use

Anti-blocking agents for films, adsorbent (coating agents for inkjet paper),
texture enhancer for toothpaste, matting agents for paints and inks

Hydrophobic silica（Nipsil® SS series）

Typical grade

Nipsil SS-50B, SS-50F, SS-178B, SS-210A, SS-30P, SAZ-24, SBY-61, SBY-80

Main use

Matting agents for paints and inks, antifoaming agents, fluidity modifiers, industrial rubber fillers

*Nipsil and NIPGEL are registered trademarks of Tosoh Silica Corporation