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Engineered at Coonarr, QLD, this white, low-impurity silica sand is wet-processed, rotary-dried and precision screened for reliable, repeatable grading. The high silica content and clean particle morphology make it a dependable mineral filler for epoxy flooring, textured wall coatings, grouts/adhesives, foundry casting and water filtration. Available grading includes F8, F6 (foundry grade) and F4, packaged dry in 20 kg bags for trade convenience.
Yes. Use the appropriate grading (often F6 or F8) for the slip rating you’re targeting. Broadcast onto wet epoxy, back-roll if required, then seal/overcoat after cure per your system. Ensure the substrate and product are dry to avoid blushing and poor embedment.
Yes. The clean, low-contaminant silica and controlled grading make it suitable as a filter medium where the specified size distribution is met. Confirm design requirements for effective size and uniformity coefficient before selection.
| Application / Use Case | Key Benefit | Primary Trades |
|---|---|---|
| Textured wall coatings / non-slip paints | Controlled profile and slip resistance; clean colour | Painters, Flooring Contractors |
| Epoxy flooring broadcast / build coats | Improved wear layer, traction and film build | Flooring Contractors |
| Grouts & adhesives (cementitious) | Rheology control and strength contribution | Tilers, Builders |
| Foundry casting (F6) | Clean, consistent foundry sand with tight grading | Foundry |
| Water filtration media | Low impurity, stable mineral with defined size | Water Treatment |
| Acoustic infill / sound proofing | Dense mineral fill to dampen vibration | Builders, Services Contractors |
Keep bags sealed and dry. Handle gently to minimise dust. Use local extraction or wet methods where practical.
Distribute evenly into wet coating; allow to gel/cure, then de-dust and overcoat as per the resin system.
Introduce slowly into resin or grout while mixing to avoid clumping. Verify target viscosity and flow before placement.
Wear dust-proof goggles, PVC/rubber/cotton gloves and coveralls when heavy contamination is likely. Use a Class P1 or Class P2 particulate respirator where an inhalation risk exists.
Use in well-ventilated areas. Employ mechanical extraction or wet methods to keep respirable dust below the exposure standard (TWA 0.05 mg/m³ for quartz respirable dust).
Non-flammable mineral; avoid creating dust clouds. Store cool, dry, and away from incompatible substances (e.g. strong acids such as hydrofluoric acid).
Seek medical attention immediately in all cases of serious exposure.
For foundry moulding, ensure all patterns and mould boxes are clean, dry, and free from oil or residual release agents. For epoxy floor systems, concrete surfaces must be sound and cured (28 days minimum), with laitance and contaminants mechanically removed. Vacuum clean immediately prior to resin priming or broadcast.
Apply Adheseal Epoxy Primer System to prepared concrete, then broadcast F6 sand evenly onto wet primer or base coat to create a mechanical key. No primer is needed in metal or sand mould foundry work where F6 acts as the primary mould aggregate.
Adheseal Epoxy Primer SystemEnsure all substrates are clean, dry, and free of oil, dust or efflorescence. On cementitious surfaces, remove loose particles by light grinding or brushing. Verify moisture content is below 75 % RH before mixing into epoxy or cementitious systems.
Use Adheseal Primer 2001 on low-porosity concrete and masonry before applying grouts or adhesives containing F8. For architectural texture coatings, primer may not be required if sand is pre-blended into a compatible binder system.
Adheseal Primer 2001When using custom mixes of F6 and F8, store in sealed dry conditions to avoid moisture absorption. Blend mechanically using a low-speed mixer to ensure even particle distribution before adding binders or resins.
Confirm compatibility with the manufacturer’s binder or resin before final application. For high-adhesion systems, pair with Adheseal Primer 50A for superior wetting and bond stability.
Adheseal Primer 50AHere are some common examples on where Sunstate Dried Silica Sand used by our customers.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Chemistry | Sunstate Dried Silica Sand |
| Chemical Composition | SiO2 >99%, Al2O3 <0.12%, Fe2O3 <0.030%, TiO2 <0.10%, Cr2O3 <0.0006% |
| Appearance | Odourless |
| Density | 1500 kg/m³ |
| Flash Point | Non flammable |
| Application Temperature | Textured coatings, non-slip paints, epoxy flooring, grouts and adhesives, foundry casting, water filtration, acoustic infill |
| Service Temperature | >1200°C |
| Chemical Resistance | <2 g/L |
| Standards | Dust-proof goggles, PVC/rubber/cotton gloves, coveralls when heavy contamination likely, P1 or P2 particulate respirator if inhalation risk exists |
| Packaging | 20 kg bag |
| Storage Conditions | Cool, dry, well ventilated, avoid incompatible substances (e.g., strong acids such as hydrofluoric acid) |
| Grades Available | F8, F6, F4 |
| Respirable Quartz Exposure Standard (twa) | 0.05 mg/m³ |
