Diatomaceous Earth

Fuller’s Earth is a natural clay material with the ability to absorb impurities, oils, and other contaminants. It is primarily composed of montmorillonite, a type of clay mineral, and has been used for centuries due to its excellent adsorptive properties. It typically appears in shades of grey, green, brown, or tan.

Key Properties:

• Composition: Mostly montmorillonite, along with small amounts of silica, magnesium, calcium, iron, and aluminum compounds.
• Appearance: Fine, soft clay that ranges in color from brown to beige or green.
• Adsorptive Ability: High capacity to absorb oils, grease, and impurities, making it effective in refining and purification processes.
• pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline.

Common Uses:

1. Refining Oils: Used extensively in the oil refining industry to decolorize, filter, and purify vegetable oils, mineral oils, and petroleum products.
2. Cosmetics and Skincare: Often found in face masks and skin care products due to its ability to absorb excess oils, dirt, and toxins from the skin.
3. Industrial Applications: Acts as a decontaminant for oil spills, industrial effluents, and hazardous waste.
4. Animal Litter: Commonly used as an absorbent in pet litter products.
5. Pharmaceuticals: Employed as an inactive ingredient in medicines and topical ointments.
6. Agriculture: Applied to soils as a conditioner to improve texture and nutrient retention.
7. Environmental Cleanup: Fuller’s Earth is also used in soil remediation and as an absorbent in environmental clean-up efforts for its effectiveness in removing toxic chemicals and pollutants.

Fuller’s Earth is highly valued for its non-toxic, eco-friendly nature, making it safe for a wide range of industrial and domestic applications.