Calcium magnesium silicate
What is Calcium magnesium silicate?
Calcium magnesium silicate (CAS 13813-64-4) is an inorganic mineral salt used as a rheology modifier and functional filler.
Where is Calcium magnesium silicate used?
- Agriculture and animal feed: flow agent and anti-caking additive in powdered fertilizers and feed blends
- Construction: filler and rheology modifier in cementitious systems, mortars and grouts
- Plastics and polymer compounding: mineral filler that modifies melt viscosity and improves dimensional stability
- Coatings and sealants: adjusts application consistency and reduces settling
- It influences flow behaviour, texture and structural consistency in formulated products.
Commercial specifications
- Particle size distributions tailored to specific processing requirements
- Specifications vary by supplier based on silica content, purity and mineral composition
- Bulk and bagged formats
Other Names (Synonyms)
Silicic acid, calcium magnesium salt|RefChem:885540|Calcium magnesium silicate(1:1:1)|Silicic acid (H4SiO4), calcium magnesium salt (1:1:1)|Calcium magnesium silicate (CaMgSiO4)|Calcium magnesium silicon oxide (CaMgSiO4)