Calcium Silicate (E552)
Allzone Trading supplies calcium silicate (e552) to manufacturers, formulators and industrial buyers in Toronto, the GTA, Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Calcium silicate is used as an anti-caking and moisture-absorbing additive in powdered food and industrial blends. Grade, physical form and documentation are confirmed against supplier technical data sheets at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Calcium Silicate (E552)
- Grades
- Grade confirmed at quotation
- Typical applications
- Free-flow of powdered food ingredients · Seasoning, spice and premix blends · Powdered beverage and dairy blends
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation against the supplier specification
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Grade confirmed at quotation
Grade, physical form and specification are quoted and confirmed against the supplier technical data sheet before any order is placed.
Typical applications
- Free-flow of powdered food ingredients
- Seasoning, spice and premix blends
- Powdered beverage and dairy blends
- Salt and sugar flow control
- Tabletting and powder handling aids
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Food, feed, agricultural and industrial grades quoted as separate specifications
- Grade, physical form and documentation confirmed in writing before order confirmation
- Supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet provided for the quoted grade
- Freight arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to container loads
Typical industries served
Material identity
Calcium silicate — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 1344-95-2
- Food additive number
- E552 / INS 552
- Chemical family
- Hydrated calcium silicate
Also searched as
Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Calcium silicate — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Calcium silicate is the high-capacity moisture absorber of the anti-caking family: it can hold several times its own weight in water and still remain a dry, free-flowing powder. That makes it the choice for hygroscopic salts, baking powders and table-salt systems rather than for delicate low-dose blends. Beyond food, it serves as an insulation and filler material for Ontario and Quebec industrial manufacturers, giving the grade families genuinely different specification conversations.
Primary uses
- Preventing caking in salt, baking powder and hygroscopic blends
- Absorbing free moisture in dry mixes without visible wetting
- Carrying liquids in powdered systems
- Serving as filler and insulation in technical applications
Applications
- Table and industrial salt free-flow systems
- Baking powder and chemical leavening blends
- Seasoning and dry-mix production
- Powdered supplement and premix manufacture
- Insulation board, sealant and technical filler use
Advantages
- Exceptional moisture-holding capacity relative to dose
- Remains free-flowing after absorbing water
- Mildly alkaline, which suits acidic dry systems
- Available in both food and technical grade families
Limitations to consider
- Alkalinity can interact with acid-sensitive actives
- Adds calcium, which some nutritional profiles must account for
- Bulkier addition rate than silica for equivalent flow effect
- Permitted levels vary by food category
How to choose the right grade
- Decide whether the priority is moisture capacity or minimum addition rate
- Check pH sensitivity of the actives in the blend
- Specify particle size for blend uniformity
- Match grade family to food or technical duty
Typical grades
- Food grade
- High-absorption grade
- Technical / industrial grade
Comparable materials — how Calcium silicate sits against alternatives
- Silicon dioxide — lower dose, less moisture capacity
- Tricalcium phosphate — nutritional calcium plus flow
- Magnesium carbonate — alkaline flow aid with lower density
- Sodium aluminosilicate — economical bulk anti-caking
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Calcium silicate
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Assay and loss on ignition
- Water absorption capacity
- Particle size and bulk density
- pH of a standard slurry
- Grade family and documentation required
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- Multi-wall paper or PP bag — the standard dry-ingredient format
- Jumbo / FIBC bulk bag for high-volume users
- Fibre drum or carton for oxygen- or moisture-sensitive grades
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store sealed, dry, off the floor and away from strong odours
- Keep food, feed and technical grades physically segregated
- Rotate stock and re-close partial bags immediately after use
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the exact grade offered
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed production batch
- Allergen, non-GMO, Halal and Kosher statements where the grade supports them
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for calcium-silicate-anti-caking-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Grade family and the end use it must be legal for (food, feed, technical)
- The specification parameters you actually control against, with test method
- Annual volume and expected per-shipment quantity
- Packaging format your plant can receive and handle
- Documentation and regulatory statements required per shipment
- Delivery province or port of discharge
- The carrier the agent must protect and its moisture and fat content
- Maximum addition rate permitted in the finished product
- Required water absorption capacity
Technical & procurement detail
Where calcium silicate (e552) is used+
Calcium silicate is used as an anti-caking and moisture-absorbing additive in powdered food and industrial blends. Allzone reviews the intended formulation or process with the supplier before quoting so the correct grade is offered.
Food, feed, agricultural and industrial grades are not interchangeable+
Food grade, feed grade, agricultural grade and industrial grade materials are supplied and quoted as separate specifications. A product supplied for one segment is not presented as suitable for another. State the intended segment and application in your enquiry so the correct grade and documentation are reviewed with the supplier.
How specifications are confirmed+
Allzone does not publish assumed purity, active content, particle size, moisture, origin, certification, regulatory approval, packaging or price values. Grade, specification and documentation are confirmed in writing against supplier technical data sheets and safety data sheets before an order is placed.
Frequently asked questions
What grade of calcium silicate (e552) do you supply?+
The grade and specification are confirmed at quotation against the supplier technical data sheet. No purity, specification or certification value is published in advance.
Can I request a technical data sheet and a safety data sheet?+
Yes. Both the supplier technical data sheet and the safety data sheet for the quoted grade are provided on request and should be reviewed before purchase and use.
Do you deliver calcium silicate (e552) across Ontario and Quebec?+
Yes. Freight is arranged across Toronto, the GTA, Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, and the delivery method is confirmed with the quotation.
What quantities can you supply?+
Quantities are reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to container loads.
Technical knowledge for Calcium Silicate (E552) Supplier — Ontario & Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
Foundation Articles
Related products
Materials commonly quoted alongside Calcium Silicate (E552) by the same plants.
Silicon Dioxide (E551)
Anti-caking and free-flow agent — free-flow of powdered food ingredients
Magnesium Carbonate (E504)
Anti-caking agent and mild alkali — free-flow of powdered food ingredients
Tricalcium Phosphate (E341iii)
Anti-caking agent and phosphate source — free-flow of powdered food ingredients
Sodium Aluminosilicate (E554)
Anti-caking and free-flow agent — free-flow of powdered food ingredients
Need a quote on Calcium Silicate (E552)?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.