MARKETS & INDUSTRIES
Garex Industries chemicals are crucial ingredients in a diverse set of industrial and consumer products. Our performance chemicals act as cleaning and whitening agents in toothpaste, create a “matted” finish on surface coatings and remove impurities from beer and edible oils.
Silicates for Tire & Concrete Industry
Silicates used for the tire adhesive and the concrete admixtures industry used to improve the concrete used in construction to increase durability, reduce risk, and shorten the construction timeline
Water Treatment Solutions
To help improve water quality and reduce lead in drinking water, we tailor a number of silicate product offerings for use in water treatment applications globally. We also offer advanced testing and technology resources, including loop testing.
Silicates for Drilling Muds
Potassium Silicate is used in drilling fluids. This environmentally-friendly product is a superior shale stabilizer for drilling muds. As a secondary benefit, the cuttings and fluid can be spread over the land where the potassium acts as a fertilizer once the well is completed
Oral Care Products
Our dental silicas are compatible with a wide range of active ingredients for use in oral care. Our products provide added benefits over traditional ingredients, resulting in toothpaste that provides better whitening properties with less tooth sensitivity. Our silicas also can be structurally modified to enhance cleaning.
Personal Care Products
With the growing demand for more environmentally-friendly personal care products, manufacturers have looked to us for solutions. From exfoliating shower gels to face and body scrubs, we offer a range of highly-effective and safe SORBOSIL® Eco-Granules that replace more harmful polyethylene microbeads. Our silicas are natural and are approved by Ecocert, an international network that certifies sustainable raw materials and products.