The animal feed sector has undergone major transformation over the last decades, driven by efficiency demands, higher nutritional standards, and increased pressure for sustainable production. As global protein consumption rises, feed manufacturers face the challenge of improving process stability, reducing moisture-related issues, and maintaining consistent quality.

As a specialty chemicals distributor serving the feed and animal nutrition industry, Safic-Alcan collaborates with leading partners like Evonik to deliver high-performance solutions to formulators and producers. One of the most effective ingredients in our portfolio is SIPERNAT® D17, a hydrophobic silica engineered to enhance feed handling, flowability, and long-term stability.

What Makes SIPERNAT® D17 Unique?

SIPERNAT® D17 is a high-performance, hydrophobic precipitated silica specifically designed to solve moisture-related challenges in hygroscopic feed powders. By keeping sensitive ingredients free-flowing, it improves processing efficiency and ensures stable product quality from production to storage.

Key Technical Benefits

Efficiency at low use levels
SIPERNAT® D17 delivers excellent performance at very low concentrations (0.1–0.5%), offering strong technical and economic advantages.

Fit-for-purpose functionality
It is tailored for specific feed formulations, ensuring precise performance depending on the matrix and production conditions.

Contribution to sustainability
By improving storage stability, reducing caking, minimizing waste, and lowering energy consumption during production, SIPERNAT® D17 supports more sustainable feed manufacturing.

Applications Across the Feed Value Chain

Evonik’s hydrophobic silicas, including SIPERNAT® D17, play an essential role in multiple feed applications by acting as carriers, free-flow agents, and anti-caking agents in:

• Compound feed
• Liquid feed additives
• Dry feed additives
• Premixes and specialty blends

This makes it a versatile tool for formulators seeking robust and repeatable performance in demanding industrial environments.

Success Cases in Real Formulations

SIPERNAT® D17 is already used in a variety of industrial feed formulations, including:

Hydrolyzed proteins
Helps maintain free-flowing, stable premixes for pet food and specialty nutrition.

Vitamins and minerals
Improves stability, handling, and uniform distribution—critical for animal performance, especially in dairy and livestock.

Medium-chain fatty acids and emulsifiers
Enhances uniformity and stability, supporting targeted nutritional benefits and improved animal health.

Why Feed Manufacturers Choose SIPERNAT® D17

SIPERNAT® D17 stands out thanks to:

Superior stability
Reduces lump formation and preserves ingredient integrity over extended storage.

Production reliability
Supports smooth dosing, consistent mixing, and reduced downtime in high-throughput feed plants.

Cost-in-use advantage
Its efficiency at low concentrations offers substantial economic benefits compared to hydrophilic silicas.

For formulators developing the next generation of high-performance feed solutions, SIPERNAT® D17 represents a scientifically robust and economically attractive option.