0843A 00500 is referred as KIESELGUHR (purified white) under Research Lab Fine Chem Industries catalogue.0843A 00500 KIESELGUHR (purified white) is also known as a diatomaceous earth (diatomite) or DE. It is a fine white powder composed of 80-90% silica, 4% alumina and 0.5-2% iron oxide. It has a particle size between 3 m to more than 1 mm. It has heat resistance property and is used as an insulator. It is used in toothpaste as an additive and in metal polishes as abrasives. It is used as a filter In the chemical industry to clarify syrups and sugar. It is also used as a filling material in paper, paints, ceramics, soap and detergents.

Specifications:

KIESELGUHR (purified white)

White OR Off white powder

Molecular Weight: 1.495

Chemical Formula: SiO2

CAS No.: 91053-39-3

pH (10% suspension) 5-9

Substance soluble in HCl <1>

Carbonate (CO3) Passes test

Pack Size: 500 gm. per bottle