DIATOMACEOUS EARTH
Synonym(s):;Celite Filter Aid;Celite Hyflo Supercel;Diatomaceous earth, calcined;Diatomaceous earth, flux-calcined
- CAS NO.：91053-39-3
- Empirical Formula: O2Si
- Molecular Weight: 60.084
- MDL number: MFCD00132803
- EINECS: 293-303-4
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 03:16:44
What is DIATOMACEOUS EARTH?
The Uses of DIATOMACEOUS EARTH
In purified form, diatomaceous earth is used for powders and as an abrasive agent in peeling formulations. If improperly formulated, it may be too abrasive as a peeling agent. Diatomaceous earth is a fine-grain, almost white powder consisting mostly of amorphous silicic that is obtained by crushing the silicic acid structures of mono-cellular sea algae.
The Uses of DIATOMACEOUS EARTH
Diatomaceous earth may be used as an adsorbent for column chromatography.
What are the applications of Application
Diatomaceous earth is a filtration aid
Definition
Kieselguhr heated in a rotary furnace to 600.degree.C (1112.degree.F) at which temperature the water evaporates and the iron becomes oxidized. Consists mostly of oxides of aluminum, iron and silicon.
General Description
Celite? 512 medium is a filter aid derived from diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth is made up of natural amorphous silica formed from the fossilized skeletons of diatoms. It is extracted, crushed, dried and calcined with flux material. DE is widely used as filler in construction materials, paints and as an anti-caking agent for agricultural chemicals. It has high water and oil absorption ability.
Properties of DIATOMACEOUS EARTH
| Melting point: | >300°C |
| Density | 0.47 g/cm3 (loose weight)(lit.) |
| storage temp. | Room Temperature |
| form | rod (1/8") |
| color | 965 |
| PH | 7.0-8.0 (25℃, 10% in aq. suspension) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| PH Range | 5 - 9 |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Kieselguhr, calcined (91053-39-3) |
Safety information for DIATOMACEOUS EARTH
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Health Hazard GHS08 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H372:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P314:Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for DIATOMACEOUS EARTH
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