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Diatomaceous Earth| Name | Diatomaceous Earth |
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| CAS Type 1 Name | Kieselguhr |
| Equivalent Terms | 545, Celite | 560, Celite | Celite | Celite 545 | Celite 560 | Chromosorb P | Earth, Diatomaceous | Earth, Infusorial | Infusorial Earth | Kieselguhr | P, Chromosorb |
| CAS Registry Number | 61790-53-2 |
| 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. |
| Curation Status | No gene interactions have been curated for this chemical yet. |
| MeSH® ID | D007692 |
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