Simethicone Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Polymethylsiloxane, Activated
Simethicone supplier for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food-processing and specialist formulation buyers in Malaysia. Also identified as activated polymethylsiloxane, simethicone combines polydimethylsiloxane with finely divided silica and is covered here as a bulk B2B raw material, not a finished consumer medicine.
Commercial requirements include viscous pharmaceutical-grade simethicone compound and milky aqueous emulsions. The compound suits processes designed for concentrated silicone material, while emulsions allow incorporation into water-based products and process streams. Buyers should state the active content, viscosity, stability and any named pharmacopoeial specification.
Pharmaceutical manufacturers use simethicone in oral suspensions, tablets, capsules and related dosage forms. Qualified food-process grades provide foam control in selected production systems, while personal-care and industrial formulators may specify it where activated polymethylsiloxane is required.
Send the required compound or emulsion form, grade, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 8050-81-5
- Grade
- pharmaceutical, emulsion, food-processing
- Appearance
- viscous translucent to grey-white silicone compound or milky aqueous emulsion depending on grade
SIMETHICONE grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical-grade simethicone compound | viscous silicone compound | identity and active requirements confirmed against the named pharmacopoeial specification | Active raw material for oral pharmaceutical suspensions, tablets, capsules and related dosage forms that specify simethicone. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Simethicone emulsion | milky aqueous emulsion | active content, viscosity and emulsion stability confirmed against the required specification | Liquid pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food-processing and formulation systems where a water-dispersible simethicone form is preferred. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Food-processing simethicone grade | silicone antifoam compound or aqueous emulsion according to the process | composition and active content confirmed against the required food-process specification | Foam control in selected food and beverage operations where a specifically qualified simethicone grade is named by the manufacturer. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy SIMETHICONE from ChemTrade
Request a quote for SIMETHICONE
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Product identity | activated polymethylsiloxane antifoam, CAS 8050-81-5 | — |
| Composition type | polydimethylsiloxane combined with finely divided silica | — |
| Commercial forms | viscous compound or aqueous emulsion | — |
| Grade controls | active content, viscosity, silica-related controls, emulsion stability and any named pharmacopoeial requirements confirmed against the requested grade | — |
SIMETHICONE applications
Common questions about SIMETHICONE
What is simethicone as a raw material?
Simethicone is activated polymethylsiloxane, commonly described as polydimethylsiloxane combined with finely divided silica. It is supplied as a viscous compound or formulated aqueous emulsion for foam-control and pharmaceutical applications.
Is simethicone the same as dimethicone?
No. Dimethicone is polydimethylsiloxane, while simethicone is an activated material that includes finely divided silica. The two names should not be substituted on a purchase order because their identities and formulation functions differ.
What is the difference between simethicone compound and simethicone emulsion?
The compound is a viscous concentrated silicone material. An emulsion disperses simethicone in an aqueous system for easier incorporation into water-based products or processes. State the required active content, viscosity and stability criteria for the emulsion grade.
Which simethicone grade should a pharmaceutical manufacturer request?
Name the required pharmacopoeial or internal raw-material specification, dosage-form process and compound or emulsion preference. Include active, viscosity and any impurity or performance limits so the quotation can be matched to the manufacturing brief.
Can simethicone be used as a food-processing antifoam?
Suitable grades are used for foam control in selected food and beverage processes. A general industrial antifoam should not be assumed equivalent. Request the specific food-process grade and documentation required by the finished process. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Which specifications matter when buying simethicone emulsion?
Buyers commonly define active content, viscosity, pH, emulsion stability and compatibility with the intended aqueous system. Provide the complete process specification rather than relying only on the word emulsion.
What packing and documentation can be requested?
State the preferred pack format and required product, batch or pharmacopoeial documents with the enquiry. Available packing and documentation are confirmed for the quoted grade rather than presented as fixed catalogue terms.
What details are needed for a simethicone price quotation?
Provide the compound or emulsion form, required grade and specification, quantity and delivery location. Add the intended pharmaceutical, food, personal-care or industrial use so the quotation addresses the correct scope.