Stabilizers

Silicon Dioxide anti-caking food grade. Fine white powder with a minimum SiO₂ content of 99.8%. Works as an anti-caking additive that improves flowability, prevents clumping in the presence of moisture, and extends product shelf life by absorbing ambient humidity. Offers excellent performance in rheology and thixotropy control in liquid systems, polymers, binders, and thickeners. Applications: ingredients, dairy and derivatives, soups, sauces, confectionery, bakery, paints, and inks. Properties: specific surface area 180–220 m²/g, bulk density approx. 50 g/L, moisture ≤ 1.5%, pH (4% sol.) 3.5–4.5, SiO₂ content > 99.80%. CAS 7631-86-9. Also known as silicon oxide, pure silica, or quartz. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

EDTA chelating agent industrial grade. Fine white powder with a minimum purity of 99%. Highly effective chelating agent that forms stable complexes with metals of octahedral coordination, acting as a hexadentate ligand. Ideal for capturing metallic ions of micronutrients such as iron, zinc, and manganese, preventing their precipitation and promoting their availability for plant absorption. Applications: agrochemicals, textile industry, and pulp/paper processes. Properties: pH 11.0–13.0 (1% solution), loss on drying 8.0–12.0%. CAS 13235-36-4. Also known as tetrasodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid dihydrate. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

PVP K90 USP/NF 26 film-forming grade. White crystal with an active content of 81.0–98.0% (K Value). Amorphous, hygroscopic, linear, and non-ionic polymer, soluble in water and organic solvents. Forms transparent, hard, and glossy films, acting as a film former, and stabilizer for emulsions, dispersions, and suspensions. Applications: adhesives, ceramics, glass and fiberglass, coatings, textiles, pulp and paper, polymerization processes, and water treatment. Properties: pH (5% solution) 3.0–7.0, maximum moisture 5.0%, maximum ignition residue 0.10%, nitrogen content between 11.50%–12.80%, maximum free vinylpyrrolidone 0.20%, and maximum aldehyde limit 0.05%. Also known as povidone or polyvidone. CAS 9003-39-8. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

PVP K30 USP/NF 26 film-forming grade. Povidone K30 in white granular powder with a K value between 27.0 and 32.4. Amorphous, hygroscopic, linear, and non-ionic polymer, highly soluble in water and organic solvents, with stable pH. Forms transparent, glossy, and resistant films with adhesive, cohesive, and dispersive properties. Applications: adhesives, ceramics, glass and fiberglass, coatings, fibers and textiles, pulp and paper, polymerization processes, and water treatment. Properties: active content according to K value 27.0–32.4, pH (5% solution) 3.0–7.0, maximum moisture 5.0%, maximum ignition residue 0.10%, nitrogen 11.50–12.80%, maximum free vinylpyrrolidone 0.20%, and maximum aldehyde limit 0.05%. CAS 9003-39-8. Also known as povidone or polyvidone. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Soy protein isolate 90% food grade. Cream or light yellow powder with a minimum crude protein content of 90%. Effective emulsifier, water-soluble, with excellent water retention and cohesion capacity, ideal for improving yield, texture, and stability in various food formulations. Applications: meat products and sausages (as a meat extender and cohesive agent in ground products), dairy, beverages, infant formulas, dietary supplements, and specialized nutrition. Properties: pH 6.0–8.0, maximum moisture 7.0%, minimum protein content 90%. CAS 9010-10-0. Also known as soy protein isolate. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Sodium gluconate, technical grade. Fine crystalline white powder, ≥ 98% purity. Highly soluble in water, non-corrosive, and non-toxic, with excellent resistance to oxidation and reduction even at high temperatures. Functions as a set retarder, plasticizer, and water reducer in cementitious systems. Applications: concrete, mortars, plasters, and other construction formulations. Properties: assay ≥ 98.0%, whiteness 55.5–85.0%, reducing substances ≤ 0.50%, chlorides ≤ 0.05%, sulfates ≤ 0.05%, heavy metals (Pb) ≤ 5.0 mg/kg, arsenic ≤ 1.0 mg/kg, pH (5% solution) 6.0–8.0, CAS 527-07-1. Also known as: sodium gluconate. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Trisodium citrate dihydrate Ensign, food grade. White granular or fine powder, soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol. Obtained from the reaction of citric acid and calcium hydroxide, allergen-free. Functions as an acidity regulator, chelating agent, and emulsifier. Applications: food, beverages, and fillings. Properties: pH (5% solution) 7.5–9.0, CAS 6132-04-3, also known as E331. Kosher certified and compliant with USP/FCC specifications. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, cosmetic and pharmaceutical grade. Yellowish-white powder, nonionic, soluble in aqueous solutions with a pH of 3 to 11 and stable in alcoholic concentrations up to 100%. It presents a viscosity of 3,000 to 5,600 cps, low content of non-dispersible fibers, and excellent compatibility with metallic salts and organic ionic compounds. Used as a thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, and suspending agent in liquid and semi-solid systems, especially in ophthalmic products due to its high clarity and stability. Applications: eye drops, ophthalmic gels, lotions, creams, topical gels, oral solutions, emulsions, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Properties: pH 6.0–8.5, loss on drying max. 5.0%, viscosity 3,000–5,600 cps. Also known as: HPMC, hypromellose, modified cellulose, gel-forming agent. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.