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Struggling to lower toothpaste costs? Low-density silica reduces raw material consumption.
Created on 07.23
Raw material cost makes up a large share of a toothpaste manufacturer's expenses. What many overlook is that silica of the same weight, but with different bulk densities, produces very different finished paste volumes. A 2026 industry report specifically noted that low-bulk-density silica directly reduces the material cost per tube.
Zhongqi Silicon operates its own automated production lines in Guangdong. The precipitation process is fully automated and controlled, so batch-to-batch performance variation is minimal. With an annual capacity of tens of thousands of tons, supply remains stable even when orders ramp up suddenly. Our sales office in Shandong handles both export and large domestic accounts efficiently.
Our thickening-grade silica has low bulk density and works effectively at very low dosage. ZLDIO-T105, for example, delivers ideal consistency at only 1–3% addition, which reduces spending on other thickeners. It also disperses quickly, resists clumping during mixing, and lowers production energy consumption. Overall, you get significantly more finished paste per ton of silica compared with standard grades, resulting in a lower unit cost.
Many large-scale toothpaste manufacturers are optimizing their cost structure through low-density raw materials, with typical per-tube material cost improvement of 6–9%. We offer tiered pricing, with stronger advantages for larger orders. For detailed cost calculation methods, see the dedicated article in our case studies section.
If you run a sizeable toothpaste operation, we strongly recommend calculating the total cost of ownership with low-bulk-density silica — don't just look at the unit price.
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