The present disclosure relates to precipitated silicas having a mean primary particle size of greater than 80 nm, a BET surface area of less than 40 m2 / g, and an
oil absorption of above 160 cc / 100 g. The silica is produced by a process that includes (a) dispersing colloidal seed particles
ranging in primary particle size from 40-100 nm, preferably 50-80 nm, in water, (b) adding an
electrolyte in a concentration of 2.5-4.0 wt.-% based on the total
mass added in (a), (c) heating the suspension to 65-100° C., preferably 85-95° C., (d) adding an acid and
silicate while maintaining a pH of between 7.5-10, preferably 8-9, for 60-180 minutes, (e) stopping the addition of
silicate, (f) adding an acid until a pH of 3-6 is reached, (g) filtering,
drying, and optionally milling. The
precipitated silica is used in
cosmetics, anti-
caking free / flow, food, carrier applications,
dentifrice, and mouthwash.