Is Diatomite Filter Aid safe for food and beverage filtration?
Diatomite, also known as diatomaceous earth, is a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock that is easily crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder. This powder has a particle size ranging from less than 3 micrometers to more than 1 millimeter, but typically 10 to 200 micrometers. The commercial uses of diatomite include serving as a filter aid, mild abrasive in products including metal polishes and toothpaste, mechanical insecticide, absorbent for liquids, matting agent for coatings, reinforcing filler in plastics and rubber, anti-block in plastic films, porous support for chemical catalysts, cat litter, activator in blood clotting studies,…