Description:
WHAT IS WHITE LAKE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH®?
White Lake Diatomaceous Earth® (WLDE) is a natural grade (uncalcined), that comes from a pure DE deposit. This pure, freshwater diatomaceous earth is composed of Food Chemical Codex Grade DE made of amorphous silica (the good kind of silica). WLDE contains a naturally pure form of amorphous silicon dioxide (Si02) that contains calcium, magnesium, and other beneficial trace mineral oxides.
White Lake Diatomaceous Earth® is registered for use as an inert carrier or anti-caking agent in animal feeds in an amount not to exceed two percent (2%) by weight of total ration.
ABOUT OUR DIATOMACEOUS EARTH DEPOSIT
The area just outside of Vale, Oregon is home to our White Lake Diatomaceous Earth® DE deposit.
Our White Lake Earth pure diatomaceous earth deposit contains a variety of fossilized Melosira species of freshwater diatoms, with a greater number of pores per diatom, and hence greater pore volume. This species of diatom provides significant absorbent qualities.
QUALITIES
100% diatomaceous earth
Bright white
High in SiO2
Less than 0.1% crystalline silica
GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe)
High pore volume
Massive surface area
All natural
No additives
Freshwater diatoms
Never expires
Meets FDA “Food Chemical Codex Grade” standards
TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: Powder
Freeze Temperature: None
Freeze Harm: None
Color: White
Shelf Life: Infinite
Odor: Neutral
Toxicity: None
Flammability: None
Fumes: None
Environmental Hazards: none listed by the EPA or USDA
Surface Area: over 69 m2/g (White Lake Earth) vs. most DE which is 10 m2/g to 30 m2/g
WHAT IS AN ANTI-CAKING AGENT?
Anti-caking agents are added to grain, feed and supplements to absorb moisture that can otherwise lead to clumping and caking. White Lake Diatomaceous Earth® keeps things dry, and improves flowability
WHAT IS FOOD CHEMICAL CODEX GRADE?
To be considered Food Chemical Codex Grade, Diatomaceous Earth must meet a variety of requirements including very low levels of heavy metals like arsenic and lead; White Lake Diatomaceous Earth® satisfies all aspects of the Food Chemical Codex Grade designation.
*** White Lake Diatomaceous Earth® is NOT approved by the EPA as an insect killer for roaches, bed bugs, ants, fleas, silverfish, scorpions or any other insect. ***