Construction

Titanium Dioxide R-900 food grade. Fine, homogeneous white powder with a minimum active content of 94.2%. Offers excellent covering power, brightness, opacity, and dispersion, delivering high performance in coatings, corrosion resistance, high resistivity, and low soluble ion content. Soluble with a pH between 6.5 and 8.5. Applications: coloring agent for sugar-based products such as candies and chewing gum, interior industrial coatings, glossy or semi-gloss architectural coatings, metal furniture, plastics, white or light-toned blends for construction, waterproof sealants and coatings, as well as primer for surfaces and exterior applications with medium chalk resistance. Also known as E171. Properties: purity > 94%, volatile matter at 105 °C max. 0.10%, residue on 45 µm sieve max. 0.01%, tinting strength > 120% compared to standard, appearance not inferior to standard, pH 6.0–8.5. CAS 13463-67-7. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

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.

Sodium naphthalene sulfonate formaldehyde SNF-A, industrial grade. Light brown powder, minimum 91% active content. Highly efficient superplasticizer used to reduce the amount of water in concrete mixtures and gypsum board production. Improves workability, lowers the water-cement ratio, and contributes to higher strength, durability, and shorter drying times in construction applications. Applications: ready-mix concrete, precast elements, gypsum boards, mortars, and high-performance cement. Properties: pH 7.0–9.0 (5% solution), CAS 36290-04-7. Also known as sodium naphthalene sulfonate formaldehyde. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Silad B300, low-viscosity silicone antifoam. Milky white opaque liquid with 20% active ingredient. Nonionic emulsion specially formulated to prevent and suppress foam formation in a wide range of applications. Its low viscosity allows easy dispersion and handling, maintaining high stability in neutral, acidic, or slightly alkaline systems. Applications: water treatment, metalworking fluids (MWF), pulp and paper processing, adhesives, coatings, construction, plastics, glycol dehydrators, and cleaners. Properties: specific gravity 0.90–1.05, viscosity 1,000–2,500 cP (at 25 °C), pH (1% sol.) 3.5–5.0, nonionic emulsion, water-dilutable. CAS 63148-62-9. Also known as PDMS, dimethylpolysiloxane, dimethicone. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Slightly yellow liquid, with a minimum active content of 30%. Formulated for efficient control of foam and entrapped air in aqueous and non-aqueous systems. Shows excellent performance under variable pH and temperature conditions. Applications: agrochemicals, paints, coatings, water treatment, and general industrial processes. Properties: pH 4.0–6.0, density 1.00–1.20 g/cm³ (25 °C). Recommended dosage: 0.3 to 1.5% based on laboratory testing. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Slightly creamy white homogeneous liquid, with a minimum active content of 10%. Specially designed for aqueous systems where effective foam control is required, offering high stability and easy handling. Compatible with nonionic and anionic surfactants. Applications: food and feed, meats, poultry, juices, sauces, canned goods, jams, cleaning, washing of vegetables and seafood, supplements, condiments, flavorings, and soy protein. Properties: viscosity 1,000–2,500 cP (at 25 °C), pH 3.5–4.5 (1% solution), specific gravity 0.90–1.10. CAS 63148-62-9. Also known as: PDMS, dimethylpolysiloxane, dimethicone. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.