Levasil® BF36 M is an alkaline, aqueous dispersion of colloidal silica that is approximately 30% solids by weight. The silica dispersion is sodium stabilized and the amorphous silica particles carry a negative surface charge. The silica particles are discrete and have a spherical shape, and are present in a narrow particle size distribution. The physical appearance of the dispersion is a clear liquid slightly more viscous than water. Levasil® BF36 M is produced for world-wide distribution.