• Hydrophobic Sand / Magic Sand Synonyms:

hydrophobic sand, magic sand, mars sand, space sand, aqua sand, silica sand, gravel sand, astro sand, silica dioxide, wonder sand, trimethylhydroxysilane,

• Hydrophobic Sand / Magic Sand Designations:

General Chemical Name: Silicon dioxide + Trimethylhydroxysilane

General Chemical Formula: SiO₂ + C₃H₁₀OSi

• Hydrophobic Sand / Magic Sand Description:

a) Hydrophobic sand is ordinary beach sand coated with tiny particles of pure silica, which have been exposed to a special chemical treatment vapors of a silicon compound called trimethylhydroxysilane, (CH3)3SiOH. When the beach sand grains are exposed to trimethylhydroxysilane, a reaction takes place resulting in the formation of water and in the bonding of the trimethylsilane compound to the silica particles. Following this treatment, the exteriors of the sand grains contain groups that are insoluble in water or hydrophobic / water heating.

b) You might visit: The American Chemical Society website to learn more about Hydrophobic Sand, which is also called "Magic Sand". Important Note: READE takes no responsibility for the descriptive contents at this external website.

• Hydrophobic Sand / Magic Sand Physical Properties Available:
  

a) 50 to 60 GFN (Grain fineness number)

b) 100 mesh (150 microns) and finer sand

• Hydrophobic Sand / Magic Sand Colors Available:

a) Black

b) Blue

c) Red

d) White

e) Yellow

f) We can custom manufacture almost any color with a 400 lb. net minimum order

• Hydrophobic Sand / Magic Sand Typical Applications:

Resin filler, houseplant potting soil, sculpting, magic acts, illusions

• Hydrophobic Sand / Magic Sand Packaging:

50 lb. multiply paper bags or bulk bags. For further information on packaging options Contact READE

• Hydrophobic Sand / Magic Sand TSCA (SARA Title III) Status:

Listed. For further information please call the E.P.A. at +1.202.554.1404 or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health at +1.800.35-NIOSH.

• Hydrophobic Sand / Magic Sand CAS Number:

a) CAS# 14808-60-7  (Silica sand)

b) CAS# 1066-40-6  (Trimethylhydroxysilane)