Diatomite • Perlite • Cellulose

Diatomite • Perlite • Cellulose

Diatomaceous earth (DE), also known askieselguhr or diatomite, consists of theglass skeletons of millions of microscopicunicellular plants known as diatoms. During thelate Tertiary Period, approximately 5 to 20 millionyears ago, massive deposits of these diatoms wereformed in the freshwater lakes which covered muchof what is now Nevada and Eastern Oregon. Theserich deposits can be several hundred feet thick.Today, there are still many diatom varieties thatlive in both freshwater and saltwater, staying closeto the surface of the water, with other species ofplankton. Alive, they are at the bottom of the foodchain. Dead, they leave a micron-sized silica supportstructure (known as a frustule) exhibiting greatbeauty, strength, and intricacy.All EP Minerals Celatom® diatomaceous earthproducts are produced from freshwater diatoms,predominantly of the species Melosira Granulata.© 2007 EP Minerals, LLCEPM001 - 1

EP Minerals entered the DE market in 1945 with its filter aidbrand, Celatom®, and has since become one of the top twoproducers of DE worldwide.Upon entering the filter aid market, EP Minerals pioneered thedevelopment and production of granular DE absorbents. To this day,EP Minerals continues to deliver the highest quality filter aids, highcapacity absorbents, and functional additives for paints, catalystsupports, polyethylene film and many other markets.Our large, high-purity DE ore reserves in Nevada and Oregon, combinedwith multiple manufacturing sites, provide our customers with reliableand consistent supply. Our commitment to customer satisfaction andinnovation assures that we will continue to meet the challenge of creatingand delivering quality products for existing and emerging markets.Diatomaceous EarthEP Minerals’ high quality DE deposits consist exclusively of freshwaterdiatoms, with up to 98% of the Melosira Granulata species. The cylindricalshape and high pore volume of these diatoms provides high mechanicalstrength, and natural filtration and absorption capabilities. Due to thesecharacteristics, EP Minerals’ DE is a high performance filter aid and is alsoideal for a multitude of functional additive applications.PerlitePerlite is a hydrated, naturally occurring volcanic glass. Its uniquestructure consists of numerous concentric layers, similar to the layersof an onion. When heated above 1600º F, the water bound in the rockvaporizes, causing perlite to expand up to 20 times its original size.The resulting product has an extremely low bulk density. Perlite’s inertcomposition meets most purity requirements and it is effective for awide range of filtration applications, especially those that require highthroughput and moderate clarity.CelluloseCellulose fibers are derived from purified, virgin wood pulp. Cellulose isan ashless product and is relatively inert to acids, alkalis and solvents.It is the preferred filter media for processes sensitive to silica, and it isalso a versatile functional additive. EP Minerals offers two cellulosebasedproduct lines: Pre-co-Floc® and Dialose. Pre-co-Floc® is a 100%pure cellulose powdered product. Dialose is a blend of Celatom® DEand Pre-co-Floc® cellulose.

FiltrationFor over 100 years, DE filtration has been the workhorseof food and beverage processing. Today, DE continuesto produce high-quality filtrates more economicallythan other liquid/solid separation technologies. DE is themost widely-used filter aid in the world, and is ideal forapplications requiring high clarity.Many of the products you use everyday are filtered throughCelatom® DE. Examples include: beer, wine, fruit juices,biodiesel, edible oils, syrups, sweeteners, swimmingpools, industrial wastewater, petro-chemicals, enzymes,potable water and many more.CelaBrew® DE is our high purity brewing gradewhich helps reduce soluble iron in beer, andincrease beer stability and shelf life.Celatom® and CelaBrew® DE filter aidsare available in a full range of grades withspecific permeabilities to cover all of yourrequirements. The lower permeability gradeshave small pores that produce a high degreeof clarification. The higher permeabilitygrades form cakes with larger pores andprovide increased throughput.EP Minerals offers a broad range ofCelatom® Perlite filter aids, designed forfiltration applications that require highthroughput, or that have high loadingsof soft deformable solids.Our Pre-co-Floc® and Dialose® filteraids are excellent supplements forDE and Perlite for faster precoatformation, cake stability, and longerscreen life. They are also usefulfor extreme pH conditions andrecovery of valuable particulates,such as precious metals.2www.epminerals.com

Functional AdditivesEP Minerals Celatom® highpurity DE functional additivesare used around the world forliterally hundreds of applications. Thequality and unique properties of ourdiatoms provide importantperformance benefits whenincorporated into ourcustomers’ products. Someof these properties include:porosity, high surface area,chemical inertness, whiteness,thermal stability, brightness,absorbency, consistent particleshape and size, and low density.Celatom® DE additivesare outstanding pigmentextenders and flatting(matting) agents, preferredby premier coatings formulators aroundthe world. Celatom® effectively controlsgloss and sheen, extends primarypigments, adds bulk and strength,controls permeability and enhancesadhesion. Celatom® DE provides theindustry with unmatched flexibility.Our finest grades of DE are used in clearpolyolefin films. These products aremanufactured to stringent specificationsfor particle size, absorption, moisture andcolor. The high degree of uniformity of thediatoms in our Celatom® and CelaBrite®products give them superior performanceproperties as antiblock agents.We also offer Shield Release®, a unique,specially-modified grade of DE used byautomotive windshield manufacturersworldwide as a processing aid to ensurequality and clarity.Celatom® DE and Pre-co-Floc® celluloseproducts are used in applications, fromoil wells, construction materials and steelmills, to dental molding compounds,pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.800.366.76073www.epminerals.com

AgricultureFor centuries, farmers have knownthat diatomaceous earth powder issafe and beneficial to livestock. It isalso useful for controlling insects. Manyanimals seem to instinctively understandthis and can be seen rolling in and eatingnatural diatomite. EP Minerals offersseveral organic, natural DE grades toserve the agricultural industry.Used as a natural insecticide, All Gone!®damages insect shells; causing them to dieby dehydration. All Gone!® is a mechanicalinsecticide so there is no survival and nobuild-up in immunity. All Gone! can be safelyused in and around flower beds, vegetablegardens, and in homes for pest control.Insect damage to stored grain haslong been a serious problem. In recentdecades, mankind has resorted to toxicchemicals to control these pests. Thesechemicals can cause human illnessand environmental damage. Overtime, insects can develop resistanceto these chemicals. CropGuard is afood-grade product designed for killinginsects in stored grain andother dry stored bulk foods.CropGuard is safe, tasteless,and odorless, so it does nothave to be removed fromthe grain before milling. Itcan remain in the flour withno effect on the finishedfood products. It can also beapplied as a dust or a liquidspray on garden vegetablesand crops for safe andeffective insect control.EP Minerals’ AFA grade(Animal Feed Additive) is EPA registeredand meets FDA CODEX requirements.Many organic farmers and pet ownerswho use our special food-grade DEpowders have experienced health benefitsas well as a reduction in parasites, flies,veterinary bills, and overall animal stress.www.epminerals.com4800.366.7607

Soil AmendmentsEP Minerals manufactures AXIS® soil amendments andPlayBall!® infield conditioners. Both products, madefrom 100% natural calcined diatomaceous earth,represent the pinnacle of performance for air and watermanagement in turf, sports fields, landscapes and gardens.Whether the problem is compacted clay or sandy soil, heavyrainfall or desert conditions, AXIS® provides permanentporosity and absorbency for healthy soils. One poundof AXIS® absorbs up to 1.42 pounds of water. Moreimportantly, nearly all of this water is made availableback to the plant roots as it is needed. This waterholding capacity allows our customers to significantlyreduce their irrigation needs. AXIS’® 85% porosityincreases drainage and allows needed oxygen topenetrate the soil for beneficial microbe and rootgrowth. In addition to all of these benefits, AXIS®Fine is USGA approved for use in golf greens.PlayBall!® infield conditioners deliver thehighest performance and cost efficiency ofany infield conditioner available. BecausePlayBall!® is made from calcined DE, it ismore durable and twice as absorbent as otherconditioners. PlayBall!® does not breakdue to weather and a single applicationwill last for many years. Playball!® holdsmoisture longer when wetted down toreduce dust, and allows play to resumealmost immediately after rain.Just as PlayBall!® and AXIS® create theideal soil structure for all types of turfand infields, Trotter Dust Eliminatorprovides indoor and outdoor equestrianarenas with the water-holding capacityneeded to prevent dust. Blended intoany footing material, Trotter will keepyour arena looking and performingat its best.www.epminerals.com5

AbsorbentsFor over 60 years, EP Minerals has led the way in naturalabsorbent technologies. From small floor spills tolarge scale industrial accidents and hazardous wastespills, our products continue to meet the challenge.FLOOR-DRY is a lightweight absorbent that is ideal forautomotive, custodial, and industrial markets. The highpore volume, large surface area and superior strength ofDE give FLOOR-DRY exceptional absorbency. It absorbstwice as much liquid as calcined clay and 22% morethan competing DE absorbents. FLOOR-DRY cleansup spills leaving no residue or film, helping eliminatedangerous slip hazards and messy clean-up. FLOOR-DRY is highly purified and calcined (kiln-fired)for superior absorbent qualities. It is non-WHMIS(Workplace Hazardous Material InformationSystem) controlled, non-toxic, non-corrosive, nonreactiveand safe for landfills.*SOLID-A-SORB® brand absorbent provides asafe and reliable option for cleaning laboratoryand toxic spills. Its high absorbency meetsand exceeds current government regulations,including requirements for radioactive wastedisposal. SOLID-A-SORB® is non-corrosive andnon-reactive with harsh chemicals (excepthydrofluoric acid) making it safe to handle.Additionally, once in the landfill, it promotesa healthy atmosphere for microbial“bugs” to grow, speeding up the naturalbiodegradation of oil-based liquids.*Check with local agencies on proper disposalmethods applicable to your area.6www.epminerals.com

ServicesEP Minerals believes that excellentservice is something that all of ourcustomers deserve. We offer twofully staffed customer service centerslocated in Reno, NV and Munster, Germanywith additional support also availablethrough our global sales network.Our philosophy is to deliver more than justa high quality product to our customers.We offer our globaltechnical services to assistour customers in optimizingthe use of our products,and troubleshooting theirprocesses. Our TechnicalServices Department andR&D staff have a very deeppractical background inthe laboratory and in thefield. They are ready toassist with any applicationrequirements.Our R&D facilities areequipped with sophisticatedanalytical capabilities, including: wetchemistry analysis, particle sizedistribution, surface area, GFAA, ICP, XRFand XRD analysis, filtration optimization,pilot scale filtration and calcination,optical microscopy and much more.Contact us for more information.Once our customers have chosen to usethe highest quality material available,EP Minerals offers several methods ofpackaging and delivery. Our materialis packaged in easy-to-use 10 to 50lb,(4.54kg to 22.68kg) bags depending onthe product or in bulk bags (super sacks).Shipment in bulk hopper cars or bulktrucks is also available for most grades.EP Minerals delivers product to all cornersof the world, utilizing ocean containers, overthe road trucking, rail service, and flatbeds.We also have a large distributor networkand warehouses throughout the world toservice our customers’ every need.www.epminerals.com 800.366.76077

QualityEP Minerals, LLC is committed to continually improvingquality, service, and value for our customers. It’s integralto the way we do business. All EP Minerals-ownedfacilities are ISO-9001:2000 certified, and every EP Mineralsemployee and business process is dedicated to the satisfactionof our customers and the protection of our environment.Our geological team routinely tests our deposits to ensuresufficient, high-purity ore reserves for generations to come.Additionally, we continuously test our ore, as it enters ourmanufacturing facilities, to ensure it meets our rigorousquality requirements. Frequent in-process testing allowsus to assure customers will always receive consistentand high-quality products from EP Minerals.We offer complete traceability on all of our products.We inkjet lot numbers on every bag so ourcustomers will always be able to tell exactly whenand at which facility the product was produced.We can provide certificates of analysis on everylot, which helps our customers meet their qualityobjectives. When our customers encounteran issue, we actively work with them to findand implement an effective solution. This isa key part of our continuous improvementcommitment.All of our facilities undergo extensive internaland external quality audits. We invite allof our customers to visit our facilities andconduct their own audits if desired.Constant Improvement - Ourdesign and development team areconstantly looking for new andinnovative ways to build quality into ourproducts. Managing change throughoutour manufacturing processes andcreating new products that willserve new markets, EP Minerals’commitment to consistency andquality builds value into every productwe produce.8www.epminerals.com

Established in 1843, EaglePicher Corporation is adiversified supplier of advanced technology, highlyengineeredproducts for many unique applications.For over 160 years, it has continued its heritage ofhigh quality and “The Application of Innovation”.EaglePicher Corporation’s divisions include:EP Minerals, LLC, a worldwide producer ofdiatomaceous earth, perlite, and cellulose productsfor a wide variety of filtration, absorbent, functionaladditive, and agricultural applications.EaglePicher Technologies, LLC, a leadingproducer of high-tech batteries for the defense,aerospace, and commercial industries. EaglePicherbatteries brought home the disabled Apollo 13spacecraft, and today they power the Space Station andthe amazing “Spirit” and “Opportunity” Mars rovers.EaglePicher Medical Power, a supplier ofunique batteries for mission-critical, life-dependentpower applications.Hillsdale Automotive, LLC, a leading producer ofprecision automotive drive train and engine components.Wolverine Advanced Materials, LLC, aglobal supplier of vibration damping, noise reduction,and sealing materials for automotive and consumerelectronics markets.

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