DIATOMACEOUS EARTH. LITTLE TINY SEA CREATURES. Diatomaceous earth ,also known as DE, TSS, diatomite, diahydro, kieselguhr, kieselgur or celite) is a naturally occurring, soft, chalk-like sedimentary rock that is easily crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder. This powder has an abrasive feel, similar to pumice powder, and is very light, due to its high porosity. The typical chemical composition of diatomaceous earth is 86% silica, 5% sodium, 3% magnesium and 2% iron. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL CONSUMPTION. FOOD GRADE IS ALSO AVAILABLE
Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae. It is used as a filtration aid, as a mild abrasive, as a mechanical insecticide, as an absorbent for liquids, as cat litter, as an activator in blood clotting studies, and as a component of dynamite. As it is also heat-resistant, it can be used as a thermal insulator.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL CHEMICALS ARE SHIPPED IN A HEAVY DUTY PLASTIC BAG INSIDE A RE-USUABLE MICROWAVABLE PLASTIC TUB AND AN ADDITONAL PLASTIC OUTER WRAP. THIS EXTRA STEP THAT WE DO COSTS MORE, BUT INSURES THAT YOUR ITEM ARRIVES INTACT. ALSO THE CONTAINER KEEPS YOUR PRODUCT FRESH.
