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Common NameDiatomaceous earth
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CASdiatomite
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CAS No.61790-53-2
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Molecular FormulaO2Si (major component)
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Molecular Structure
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Category
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ActivityInsecticide
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Physical PropertiesApprox. 90% silica. Oil absorption, 135-185%; screen analysis, 325 mesh; bulk density, 8-15 lb./cu. ft.; pH7. Compatible, stable with toxicants. Free-flowing for good grindability. Inert, with some solubility in strong acids or alkalis.
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ToxicologyNontoxic
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Environmental ProfileWATER SOLUBILITY: Negligible
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Transport InformationHazard Class:O (Obsolete as pesticide, not classified)
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