Colloidal silica as an additive in coating formulations offers multiple benefits including adhesion, scratch-resistance, anti-blocking and anti-soiling. Nalco Water offers a wide range of colloidal silica well-suited for a range of coating needs from automotive to plastic film and wood flooring. In addition, our specialized RD&E are dedicated to custom product development to meet customer application needs.

Benefits of Colloidal Silica Use

PFAS-Free Option
A PFAS-free option to support durable, weather-resistant coatings with strong adhesion and hardness.

Supports Strength and Durability
Supports strength for anti-scratch, anti-corrosion, reduced oxidation and optical-enhancement properties.

Enhances Protection
Helps deliver high-performance protective films.
Silica-Based Coating Product Range
Wide Range of Additional Products Available
- Size (nm): 2-150+
- Distributions: Narrow, medium or wide
- Area m2/gm: 30-1100
- Concentrations: 7-50% SiO2
- pH: Acidic 2-6, Alkaline 8-10.5
- Modifications: Ammonium, chloride, potassium, aluminate, silane, deionized
- Quality grade: Standard, high-purity, customized
For Multiple Coating Applications Including:

Metal Surfaces

Glass Treatment

Wood Flooring

Ceramic Tile

Paint Pigments

Exterior Roofing

Plastic Film

Automotive
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Colloidal Technologies Group
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Naperville, Il 60563
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