Silcoat Airless Hand Spray System
SILCOAT is a highly cost effective emulsion used in the baking industry for the release of bread from the baking pan.
Silicone can withstand temperatures of up to 305° which exceed normal baking conditions; therefore, there is NO CARBON BUILD UP!
Due to its consistency, SILCOAT is sprayed with an airless system thus reducing any overspray, further saving money and a cleaner baking environment.
The product is manufactured by emulsifying silicone fluid (E 900) to create an oil in water emulsion by means of a high shear blender and emulsifiers (E 491) (approved by the EEC 10/09/2002 for food use). This results in a water soluble, non gumming carbon free emulsion.
There are many advantages of SILCOAT, but the fact that it saves a substantial amount of money to the baker, is the reason that there is a lot of interest being shown.
The design of the spray system allows for a quick and simple introduction to the production line. The system sprays at .1/second which will accept any conveyor speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question 1: What is Silcoat?
- Silcoat or Dimethypolysiloxane is a highly cost effective emulsion used in the baking industry for the release of bread from the baking pan.
- Question 2: Is Silcoat safe for humane consumption?
- Yes, Dimethylpolysiloxane (silicone) is listed with the F.D.A in the food additive database EUFAS (everything added to food in the United States) No ASP 0373. In 21CFR 170.39 thresholds of regulations exemptions (page 6 no. 97-012/1996 updated Feb 2007) list the use of Dimethypolysiloxane in baking large quantities of food (tortillas).
The council of Europe has a resolution Res AP (2004) 5 No 3.5 on silicones used for food contact applications, stating that 10mg/dm sq or 60mg per kg as being acceptable migration limits.
Codex Alimentarius the FAO/WHO Food standards list Dimethypolysiloxane (E900) as a food additive.
On 16/07/2003 the S.A.B.S. Ref. No. 2290785, Report No.7212/W2167 on behalf of Premier foods, tested Silcoat.
South African acceptance of Silcoat in terms of the foodstuffs, cosmetics and disinfectants act- 54 of 1972 was sought from the government assist director of health on 16 February 2007. The resultant statement is that from the information received "it is clear in our opinion that Silcoat and the concentrations at which it is been used are in line with International norms."
