Evonik solutions for surface cleaning formulations
- Rheology control
- Abrasive cleaning agents
- Carrier for surfactants, fragrances and oils
Surface cleaners are indispensable and frequently used household helpers. Consumers want these products to keep their cleaning routine as quick, simple, and convenient as possible. They expect excellent cleaning performance and economical dosing, easy handling, pleasant smell and non-hazardous ingredients. Silica offers versatile solutions for these customer expectations in all types of products, from hard surface cleaners for kitchen and bathroom to furniture polish.
AEROSIL® fumed silica is a multi-purpose additive for liquid and semi-liquid formulations: it helps to adjust and control rheology, stabilize dispersions, and increase viscosity.
Thanks to their porous structure and high absorptive capacities, SIPERNAT® and ZEOFREE® precipitated silicas and silicates are excellent carriers for surfactants, other active ingredients, and fragrances. Many liquids can be loaded onto silica for different kinds of cleaners. This increases efficacy, while maintaining compatibility between the ingredients of a formulation.
Dedicated Evonik silica types serve as highly effective abrasives in scouring cream, scouring powder and polishers. Silica is a naturally derived ingredient and therefore ideally suited for formulations without microplastics. Special silica products are available in different particle sizes and degrees of hardness. This allows for individual adjustment of the desired cleaning performance and the degree of abrasion.
Silica for sustainable surface cleaning formulations
Many consumers today highly value environmentally friendly cleaning products with non-hazardous ingredients. Evonik’s silica contributes to environmentally friendly formulations for surface cleaners and polish.
Silica is a multi-purpose raw material that has a limited impact on the environment through its sourcing and production. It is a non-hazardous, naturally derived mineral ingredient that simply joins the geological cycle of minerals if released into the environment. As such, it is not harmful to aquatic environments or wastewater plants.