The right solution for every need

Silicates possess many positive properties and offer economic advantages over other raw materials. This is why they are used in a wide variety of chemical and industrial processes as efficient technical and economic problem solvers. The Cognis range includes numerous sodium and potassium silicates in lumps, liquid or powdered form. We offer customers all around the world both pure inorganic silicates (commodities) and silicate specialties modified to suit processors' needs.

Major fields of application for Cognis silicates:

Raw material for: Precipitated silicas Silica gels and colloidal silicas Zeolites Catalysts Detergents and cleaners Metal silicates Ingredient for: Paper production and processing Paper deinking Paper and textile bleaching Fireproof windows Soil improvers and consolidators

Auxiliary for:

• The treatment of pigments (titaniumoxide)
• Building reconstruction and protection
• Fireproof and acidproof cements
• Remediation of contaminated sites
• Sealing landfills and construction pits
• The production of sheet piling wall fillers

Adhesives for:

• Tube winding
• Aluminum laminating
• Mineral products

Binders for:

• Paints and plasters
• Fireproof coatings
• Insulating and coating compounds
• Silicate-based mortars
• Welding rods
• Foundry molding sands
• Rock and coal face stabilization

Setting accelerator for cement

Corrosion inhibitor in drinking water

Deflocculants for the production of ceramic products