Diatomite can't set in itself. So every manufacturer adds solidification or binding material. That is naturally, however, it is important the amount of diatomite. Cheap diatomite only has 5-20% actually; even so, it is sold as "Diatomite" in the market.
Intending to benefit from current popularity, some low quality products with a bit of diatomite are sold in fact. Of course, those don't have work as humidity control and the amount of moisture absorbing/releasing is low.
If you buy diatomite, please ask "How much diatomite does it contain?"
The seller who has confidence the percentage will reply clearly. At the least, more than 50% is required.
When the seller answered "It is our secret." please also ask "So, how much the amount of moisture absorbing/releasing per m2?" If he or she says that the ratio of combination is secret, that would be the end of it, but the data of the amount of moisture control is necessary for you. You should use one which has more than 100g/m2 at the least.
EM Diatomite containing 58% of Wakkanai siliceous shale is proud to have amazing efficiency that absorbs 360g per one square meter and is born as a best diatomite in Japan after many rigorous experiments.
Intending to benefit from current popularity, some low quality products with a bit of diatomite are sold in fact. Of course, those don't have work as humidity control and the amount of moisture absorbing/releasing is low.
If you buy diatomite, please ask "How much diatomite does it contain?"
The seller who has confidence the percentage will reply clearly. At the least, more than 50% is required.
When the seller answered "It is our secret." please also ask "So, how much the amount of moisture absorbing/releasing per m2?" If he or she says that the ratio of combination is secret, that would be the end of it, but the data of the amount of moisture control is necessary for you. You should use one which has more than 100g/m2 at the least.
EM Diatomite containing 58% of Wakkanai siliceous shale is proud to have amazing efficiency that absorbs 360g per one square meter and is born as a best diatomite in Japan after many rigorous experiments.