Diatomaceous Earth RS400 - 20 Kgs
Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a naturally occurring, porous, high surface area form of hydrous silica. DE contains fossil-like skeletons of microscopic water plants called diatoms, which are a type of algae. These diatoms range in size from less than 5 micrometers to more than 100 micrometers, and have a unique capability of extracting silica from water to produce their skeletal structure. When diatoms die, their skeletons form a diatomite deposit. In its natural state, diatomite is 85 percent inert silica. The soluble portion of diatomite is extremely low (less than 1%). The odorless, tasteless, and chemically inert characteristics make DE safe for filtering water or other liquids intended for human consumption.
What is DE filtration?
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) filtration is a process that uses diatoms or diatomaceous earth—the skeletal remains of small, single-celled organisms—as the filter media. DE filtration relies upon a layer of diatomaceous earth placed on a filter element or septum and is frequently referred to as pre-coat filtration. DE filters are simple to operate and are effective in removing microscopic particulates from liquids. DE has been employed in many food and beverage applications for more than 70 years and was used specifically to filter potable water during WWII. Since then, it has been used to produce high-quality, low-cost drinking water. DE filtration is currently one of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approved technologies.
What DE Does Ixom offer?
Ixom supplies the full DE range from a reputable Chinese producer (Xinghui Filter Aid). This producer is located in the largest diatomaceous earth mining area in Asia and has 2 fully enclosed digitally controlled calcination production lines with an annual output of 25,000 tonnes of DE filter aids. The three product ranges RS, RSA and TS covering (food industry, petrochemical and cast tube coating industries) meet or exceed international quality standards.
Safe use of Diatomaceous Earth
DE is a very fine powder that can easily become airborne during handling. Depending on it’s composition, DE can contain small amounts of respirable-sized crystalline silica. Prolonged exposure to crystalline silica can increase the risk of developing silicosis (scarring of the lungs) or lung cancer. To minimize this risk, it is important that DE is handled using appropriate personal protective respiratory equipment and with engineering controls in place to minimize/eliminate personal exposure during handling and use of DE. Refer to the SDS for detailed information.
