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Cellulose fibers are derived from purified virgin wood pulp. Cellulose is an ashless product and is relatively inert to acids, alkalis and solvents. It is the preferred filter media for processes sensitive to silica and is a versatile functional additive. EP Minerals offers two cellulose-based product lines: Pre-co-Floc^® and Dialose^®. Pre-co-Floc is a 100% pure cellulose powdered product. Dialose is a blend of Celatom^® DE and Pre-co-Floc cellulose.

EP Minerals' high quality Celatom ^® DE deposits consist exclusively of freshwater diatoms with up to 98% of the Aulacoseira species. The cylindrical shape and high pore volume of these diatoms provide high mechanical strength, natural filtration and absorption capabilities. Due to these characteristics, EP Minerals' DE is a high performance filter aid and is ideal for a multitude of functional additive applications. Celatom diatomite is surface-mined from our deposits located in Nevada and Oregon.

Montmorillonite clay is mined from deposits of calcium bentonite (fuller's earth) found in Tennessee. These “books" of clay platelets are bound together by calcium ions. Montmorillonite clay is thermally processed to produce granular products used as absorbents and carriers in a wide variety of industrial, automotive, sports turf, agricultural and functional additive applications.

Perlite is a hydrated, naturally-occurring volcanic glass. Its unique structure consists of numerous concentric layers, similar to the layers of an onion. When heated above 1600º F, the water bound in the rock vaporizes, causing perlite to expand up to 20 times its original size. The resulting product has an extremely low bulk density. Celatom^® Perlite's inert composition meets most purity requirements and is effective for a wide range of filtration applications, especially those requiring high throughput and moderate clarity.