| Identification |
| Name: | Diatomite |
| Synonyms: | Celite;Kieselguhr;Sedimentary rocks, diatomaceous;AG-JXE;AG-WXI;Aquafil N 81;Armsorb GKhI;Calofrig FJ;CelTix;Celabloc;Celabrite;Celatom;Celatom FP 22;Celatom FP 4;Celatom FP-ISL;Celatom FW 12;Celatom FW 14;Celatom FW 20;Celatom FW 50;Celatom FW 6;Celatom FW 60;Celatom FW 80;Celatom LCS 3;Celatom MN 23;Celatom MW 27;Celite (diatomaceous earth);Celite 110;Celite209;Celite 22;Celite 240;Celite 263;Celite 263LD;Celite 266;Celite 270;Celite 273;Celite 281;Celite 292;Celite 315;Celite 350;Celite 400P;Celite400TC;Celite 455;Celite 499;Celite 500;Celite 503;Celite 505;Celite 507;Celite 512;Celite 521;Celite 522;Celite 534;Celite 535;Celite 545;Celite560;Celite 577;Celite FC;Celite Filter Cel;Celite HSC;Celite HST;CeliteHyflo Super Cel;Celite Hyflo SuperCel DE;Celite R 626;Celite R 634;Celite R635;Celite R 646;Celite R 649;Celite R 654;Celite R 680;Celite R 685;Celite SF;Celite Snow Floss;Celite Standard Super Cell;Celite StandardSuperCel DE;Celite Super Fine Super Floss;Celite Superfloss;Celite WhiteMist;Celpure 3000;Celpure P 100;Celpure P 1000;Celpure P 300;Celpure P 65;Chromaton;Chromaton N;Chromaton N-AW;Chromatron N Super;Chromosorb G;Chromosorb G/NAW;Chromosorb P;Chromosorb P 100/120;Chromosorb P 60/80;Chromosorb P-AW;Chromosorb P-NAW;Chromosorb W;Chromosorb W-NAW;ChromosorbWAW;Clarcel CBL;Clarcel CBL 3;Clarcel CBR;Clarcel CBR 3;Clarcel Celite;Clarcel DIF-B;Clarcel DIF-N;Clarcel S 1;Clin-elut;DAN 1400;DIF-N;DIF-R;Decalite 4500;DiaFil 230;DiaFil 525;DiaFil 530;Diafil 10;Diafil 460;Diafol;Diamol DI;Diamol GM;Diatom 135C;Diatom DIF-BO;Diatomaceous earth;Diatomaceous sedimentary rocks;Dicalite;Dicalite 104;Dicalite 215;Dicalite4258S;Dicalite 478;Dicalite 6000;Dicalite PS;Dicalite WB 5;Dicalite WF;Dicalite White;Dicalite White Filler;EXtrelut NT 3;Eagle Picher FW 60;Extrelut;Extrelut 13076;Extrelut 3;Extrelut NT;Extube Chem-Elut CE 1020;FN1;FP 3;FW 14; |
| CAS: | 61790-53-2 |
| EINECS: | 212-293-4 |
| Molecular Formula: | SiO2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 60.08 |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/O2Si/c1-3-2 |
| Molecular Structure: |
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| Properties |
| Melting Point: | 1400~1650 ºC |
| Boiling Point: | 2200 |
| Density: | 0.47 g/cm3 (loose weight)(lit.) |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong acids |
| Water Solubility: | insoluble |
| Solubility: | Water Solubility : insoluble |
| Appearance: | tan powder |
| HS Code: | 25120000 |
| Storage Temperature: | Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. |
| Color: | 965 |
| Usage: | Uncalcined diatomaceous earth is used as a filtration agent, a functional filler in paints, plastics, paper, rubber, adhesives, catalysts, agricultural chemicals, pharmaceuticals and other chemicals, and a mild abrasive in polishes and cleaners, such as metal and car polishes, nail polishes and toothpastes. It is also used in clarifying liquids and oils; as an efficient thermal insulator; in manufacture of heat insulators, fire brick, and fire- and acid-proof packing materials; as an absorbent; in absorbent dynamite; as a solid carrier in chromatography; pozzolanic admixture in concrete mixes; as a natural insecticide and as a carrier for insecticides; anticaking agent and a conditioner in the fertilizer industry. |
| Safety Data |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xn:Harmful
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