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Section
1 - DCP Chemical Tests
The
"Moisture Control Unit" is predominantly a silica-rich
amorphous material. Chemical and mineralogist analyses suggest
it is a weathered volcanic ash. The average composition is 81.2%
Si02. The amorphous material is a very good adsorber of moisture,
ethylene gas, odors, mold, mildew, bacteria and other chemicals.
This product will adsorb as well as desorb moisture.
Section
2 - Hazardous Ingredients
OSHA
has determined that the material is:
- Non-Toxic
- Not
Corrosive
- Non-flammable
- Stable
- Not
Caustic
- Not
an irritant
- Not
a sensitizer in oral, dermal and ocular per Federal Hazardous
Substances Act (15 CFR 1500)
It
is safe to use around food. It can be safely ingested (although
this is not recommended).
Section
3 - Energy
It
is highly effective at removing water (humidity); the natural
mineral will attract and hold moisture in refrigerated spaces
during high humidity and releases the moisture when needed as
the air dries out, helping to stabilize the atmospheric conditions.
Thus, the compressor will not run as often to cool the cooler/freezer,
which will save kilowatt-hours. This will result in better energy
efficiency and less maintenance on refrigeration equipment.
Section
4 - Cubic Foot Coverage
The
commercial unit will cover 500 to 1000 cubic feet of cooler/freezer
space depending on the size of the filter bracket. Blend is classified
as a "Trade Secret."
Section
5 - Drying of Mineral
Commercial
units can be dried in 8 hours in the sun or baked in an oven at
120 degrees for two hours and placed back into the cooler/freezer.
The unit is then good for 18 to 24 months.
Section
6 - Ethylene Gas
The
Moisture Control mineral silica is a strong adsorber of ethylene
gas to retard aging of produce, fruits and floral products for
longer shelf life and freshness. The ethylene gas will be removed
from the mineral during the drying process. Ethylene gas is an
odorless, colorless gas that is naturally produced by the ripening
process.
Section
7 - Testing Hours
Over
2,300 hours of experiments were conducted on the mineral. The
mineral was analyzed with XRD and DCP analyses to determine its
structural and chemical characteristics.
Section
8 - X-Ray Diffraction Tests
The
natural mineral contains a mixture of quartz, feldspar and clay.
It is predominantly an amorphous silica material, which adsorbs
and desorbs much more strongly than clay products.
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