Celatom® MN-23, made from diatomaceous earth, serves as a versatile material, functioning as a carrier, filler, extender, and filtration aid. It features chemically inert properties, good heat dissipation, mold release, heat resistance, low density, low viscosity, and oil resistance. This product offers high purity and natural attributes, along with non-explosive, non-flammable, and odor-free benefits. It finds applications in various industries, including fertilizer, automotive components, electrical and electronic applications, gaskets, gloves, seals, sports shoes, tires, weatherstripping, and window seals.

Chemical Name: Diatomite

CAS Number: 61790-53-2 or 7631-86-9

Chemical Family: Diatomaceous Earth

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SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity2--
pH6 - 8--
AppearanceBuff to off white powder--
Solubility in Watermax. 2%-
Decomposition Temperaturemin. 1300°C-
Melting Pointmin. 1300°C-
OdorOdorless--
Physical StateSolid--
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness (Y)65--
Sieve Analysis (325 Mesh (> 44 microns))0.3%Tyler
Median Particle Diameter8µm-
pH (at 10% Slurry)7--
Free Moisture (as H₂O)max. 5%-
Density (Wet Bulk)530g/l-
Density (Dry Bulk)176g/l-
Specific Gravity2--
Refractive Index1.46--
Oil Absorption130wt%Gardner Coleman
Water Absorption140wt%Gardner Coleman
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Silicon Dioxide83.7%-
Aluminum Oxide5.6%-
Iron(III) Oxide2.3%-
Calcium Oxide0.9%-
Magnesium Oxide0.3%-
Other Oxides1.9%-
Loss on Ignition5%-

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