Celatom® LCS-3

1 of 27 products in this brand

Celatom® LCS-3, composed of diatomaceous earth, functions as a versatile material with applications as a filter aid, carrier, filler, extender, and more. It features chemically inert properties, excellent structural strength, good thermal stability, high absorption capacity, hydrophilicity, low bulk density, heat resistance, and oil resistance. This product offers non-explosive, non-flammable, and odor-free benefits and is suitable for various end uses, including absorbent papers, cigarette filters, fertilizers, paper and pulp, automotive components, electrical and electronic applications, gaskets, gloves, seals, sports shoes, tires, weatherstripping, and window seals.

Chemical Family: Diatomaceous Earth

Labeling Claims: Non-Flammable, Non-explosive, Odor-free

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Diatomaceous Earth
CASE Ingredients Functions: Carrier,
Filtration Aid
Industrial Additives Functions: Filler
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Carrier,
Extender,
Filler
Technologies: CASE Ingredients,
Elastomers,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families: CASE Ingredients — Additives
Other Additives
Elastomers — Elastomer Additives
Fillers & Extenders,
Other Elastomer Additives
Industrial Additives & Materials — Paper & Pulp Chemicals
Other Paper, Pulp & Water Chemicals
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Other Processing Additives
CASE Ingredients — Solvents & Carriers
Diluents
Structure: Natural

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Non-Flammable,
Non-explosive,
Odor-free
Industrial Additives Features: Chemically Inert,
Excellent Structural Strength,
Good Thermal Stability,
Great Absorption Capacity,
High Surface Area,
Hydrophilic,
Low Bulk Density
Materials Features: Chemically Inert,
Good Heat Dissipation,
Good Mold Release,
Heat Resistance,
Low Density,
Low Viscosity,
Oil Resistant

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Consumer Goods,
Healthcare & Pharma,
Industrial
Applications: Consumer Goods — Apparel
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
Exterior & Body,
Powertrain & UTH,
Tires
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
Glazing & Window Elements,
Waterproofing & Weatherproofing
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing,
Equipment & Parts
Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes
Wallcoverings & Decorative Laminates
Healthcare & Pharma — Medical
Medical Devices & Assemblies
Industrial — Paper & Pulp
Coated Paper & Paperboard,
Pulping & Processing
Industrial Additives End Use: Absorbent Papers,
Cigarette Filter,
Fertilizer,
Paper & Pulp,
Printing Paper
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Automotive Applications,
Covers,
Electrical/Electronic Applications,
Gaskets,
Gloves,
O Rings,
Rollers,
Seals,
Sports Shoe,
Tires,
Weatherstripping,
Window Seals

Properties

Physical Form

Physico-Chemical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Brightness (Y)	83	-	-
Sieve Analysis (325 Mesh (> 44 microns))	0.7	%	Tyler
Median Particle Diameter	12.4	µm	-
Hegman	2	-	-
pH (at 10% Slurry)	7.5	-	-
Free Moisture (as H₂O)	max. 5	%	-
Density (Wet Bulk)	350	g/l	-
Density (Dry Bulk)	152	g/l	-
Specific Gravity	2	-	-
Refractive Index	1.46	-	-
Oil Absorption	170	wt%	Gardner Coleman

Chemical Analysis


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Silicon Dioxide	89.2	%	-
Aluminum Oxide	4	%	-
Iron(III) Oxide	1.5	%	-
Calcium Oxide	0.5	%	-
Magnesium Oxide	0.3	%	-
Other Oxides	0.5	%	-
Loss on Ignition	4	%	-

Packaging & Availability

Supplied by: EP Minerals