SIPERNAT® D 17 provides greater moisture uptake protection due to its hydrophobic characteristics. Compared to hydrophilic silica, porosity is not a limiting factor to performance.
SIPERNAT® D 17 by Evonik - the unique hydrophobic silica in feed
Evonik is a leading manufacturer of silica, including solutions for the feed industry. SIPERNAT® D 17 has been specifically developed to address challenging caking issues in feed applications.
Producers of feed additives and premixes often face difficulties when processing and handling sticky or hygroscopic powders, such as phytogenics and botanicals, vitamins, minerals, hydrolysed proteins and lecithins. SIPERNAT® D 17 helps improve the flowability and handling of these powders by reducing the impact of moisture and caking.
The unique moisture protection agent
SIPERNAT® D 17 precipitated hydrophobic silica is a specialty free-flow & anti-caking aid. Due to its hydrophobic surface, it prevents hygroscopic/sticky powders from adsorbing moisture. Low dosage levels are effective in keeping powders free flowing during the production process and storage over an extended period, even under challenging environmental conditions.
Advantages
Unique anticaking performance
Improved handling and product quality
SIPERNAT® D 17 optimises flowability to ensure accurate and precise dosing, enabling consistent quality and reducing product rejection caused by caking and inconsistent dosing.
Promotes manufacturing efficiency and sustainable processes
SIPERNAT® D 17 optimises continuous production by preventing shutdowns, reducing energy consumption and material waste, and enabling the creation of safe and sustainable procuts.
Cost-in-use benefit
Low dosage levels of SIPERNAT® D 17 deliver excellent anticaking and free-flow performance. Compared to hydrophilic silica, 3–4 times lower dosage can be used.
More technical examples on SIPERNAT® D 17’s excellent performance
Improved powder flow and caking prevention in Phytogenics/Plant-based Feed Additives
Many powdered plant-based feed additives (also known as phytogenics/botanicals) are hygroscopic, sticky, and generally difficult to handle. SIPERNAT® D 17 is perfectly suited to reduce particle adhesion. When coated with SIPERNAT® D 17, flowability is improved and caking is prevented. Low dosage levels are effective in keeping powders free flowing. You can find more information here.
Your solution to process all kinds of sticky and hygroscopic powders
Overmixing and production of highly concentrated or hygroscopic absorbates can cause severe powder caking and impaired handling. SIPERNAT® D 17 is perfectly suited to reduce particle adhesion. When coated with SIPERNAT® D 17, flowability is improved and caking is prevented. You can find more information here.
Caking prevention of Amino Acids, Proteins, and Hydrolysates
Amino acids and hydrolysed proteins are hygroscopic, sticky, and generally not easy to handle. SIPERNAT® D 17 is perfectly suited to reduce particle adhesion. When coated with SIPERNAT® D 17, flowability is improved and caking is prevented. You can find more information here.
Prevention of caking in vitamins, minerals, and premix powders
Vitamins and minerals are hygroscopic, sticky, and generally not easy to handle. SIPERNAT® D 17 is perfectly suited to reduce particle adhesion. When coated with SIPERNAT® D 17, flowability is improved and caking is prevented. Low dosage levels are effective in keeping powders free flowing. You can find more information here.
