SIPERNAT 180 PQ is a fine particle silica with a medium surface area and a high chemical purity. This silica meets the analytical requirements of USP. It is specifically used in the pharmaceutical industry as an excipient in tablet and capsule formulations. SIPERNAT 180 PQ provides benefits such as excellent flow and blending properties, adsorption properties and moisture absorption capacity which are important for manufacturing processes and stability of pharmaceutical drug products. The high purity and controlled particle size distribution of SIPERNAT 180 PQ makes it well suited for direct compression tableting and capsule filling applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing.