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Diatomaceous Earth

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Definition: A form of SILICON DIOXIDE composed of skeletons of prehistoric aquatic plants which is used for its ABSORPTION quality, taking up 1.5-4 times its weight in water. The microscopic sharp edges are useful for insect control but can also be an inhalation hazard. It has been used in baked goods and animal feed. Kieselguhr is German for flint + earthy sediment.      Other names Kieselguhr; Infusorial Earth; P, Chromosorb; Earth, Infusorial; Earth, Diatomaceous; 560, Celite; 545, Celite; Chromosorb P; Celite 545; Celite; Celite 560
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
kieselguhr-polydimethylacrylamide composite  0   *Acrylic Resins *Diatomaceous Earth Composite Resins. Anal Biochem 1985;147(1):63
diatomite  68855-54-9   *Diatomaceous Earth Dental Casting Investment. Aust Dent J 1981;26(6):382
Extrelut  68445-07-8   *Diatomaceous Earth Solvents. J Chromatogr 161:360;1978

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