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Identification

Description


Principaux synonymes

Noms français :

  • DIATOMITE
  • KIESELGUHR
  • SILICE AMORPHE, TERRE DE DIATOMEE (NON CALCINEE)
  • SILICE AMORPHE, TERRE DIATOMEE (NON CALCINEE)
  • Silice amorphe, terre diatomée (non calcinée)
  • TERRE DE DIATOMEE
  • TERRE DE DIATOMEES
  • Terre de diatomées (contenant moins de 1% quartz)

Noms anglais :

  • DIATOMACEOUS EARTH
  • Diatomaceous earth (containing less than 1% quartz)
  • INFUSORIAL EARTH
  • NATURAL DIATOMACEOUS EARTH
  • Silica - Amorphous, Diatomaceous earth (uncalcined)
  • SILICA-AMORPHOUS, DIATOMACEOUS EARTH (UNCALCINED)
Commentaires

La terre de diatomées naturelle ne contient habituellement pas plus de 1% de silice cristalline.

Utilisation et sources d'émission

Agent abrasif, agent décolorant

Références

Autres sources d'information

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