TECHNICAL DATA

Pure-Flo B80 Natural BLEACHING ADSORBENT

A naturally active, cost-effective bleaching adsorbent for the physical refining of palm, palm kernel, sunflower and coconut oils.
Naturally Active Adsorbent Excellent Value Good Color Removal No Mineral Acid Carryover

T y p i c a l

P r o p e r t i e s
15 - 18% 6.0 - 8.0 23 - 36 lbs./ft3 368 - 576 g/l

Free Moisture, wt.% @ 105C pH (5% solids in D.I.H2O) Packed Density

P a r t i c l e

S i z e
100% 82 - 88%

U.S. Standard Sieve: Through 100 Mesh (Less than 150 Microns) wt.% Through 325 Mesh (Less than 45 Microns) wt.%

R e g u l a t o r y

A p p r o v a l s

All Pure-Flo products are classified as processing aids and have Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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T r a n s p o r t a t i o n

Pure-Flo B80 Natural adsorbent is available in bulk or a variety of bag sizes. Shipments are made by truck, rail or shipping container. Packaged product is palletized and unitized. Oil-Dri Corporation of America can arrange for transportation or customer pickup. Point of origin is Ochlocknee, Georgia, U.S.A. The product is exported under the Harmonization Code 2508.20.0000.

Note: The properties outlined above represent typical values for this product. They are not designed to convey absolute product specifications. The information in this data sheet is believed to be accurate. However, each purchaser should make its own test to determine the suitability of the product for its purposes. Oil-Dri Corporation of America makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the product and assumes no responsibility for any risk or liability arising from the use of this product information.

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Pure-Flo B80 Natural BLEACHING ADSORBENT

Pure-Flo B80 Natural is a naturally active bleaching and clarifying adsorbent. Our raw material is an intergrowth of hormite and smectite minerals which have unique adsorption and filtration characteristics. Our proprietary processing methods further enhance these qualities. This naturally active product does not contain mineral acids or other chemical compounds.

Naturally Effective Color Removal

2.5 2.0
Analysis of Starting Sunflower Oil

2.2
Red Bleached

Red/Yellow Color

5.2 R/70 Y

Red Color

1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0

1.9 1.6
Red Deodorized

Typical Lab Bleaching Conditions Oil Dosage Rate 200 Grams 0.5% 27-29 Hg 30 Minutes

Red Bleached

1.3
Red Deodorized

Vacuum Residence Time

Bleaching Temperature 220F (104C)

0.5%

1%

Pure-Flo B80 Adsorbent Dosage

P e r f o r m a n c e

F e a t u r e s

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B e n e f i t s

In the Americas: Oil-Dri Corporation of America 410 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60611 U.S.A. Toll Free: 888-787-3356 Phone: +312-321-1515 Fax: +312-321-9525 In Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa: Oil-Dri S.A. Place Du Four, P.O. Box 125 1296 Coppet, Switzerland Phone: +41-22-776-19-15 Fax: +41-22-776-47-57 On the Internet: http://www.oildri.com

Excellent metals adsorption (P, Ca, Fe, Mg, Ni, etc.) Removes moderate levels of chlorophyll and color bodies from vegetable oils Removes soaps and phospholipids Favorable filtration characteristics, including long filtration cycles and less pressure build up at cycle end Minimizes free fatty acid rise during bleaching Does not contain mineral acid, which can damage oil

S u g g e s t e d

P r o c e s s i n g

A p p l i c a t i o n s

Physical refining of palm oil Color removal from cottonseed, tallow, coconut, palm and other oils Chlorophyll removal from oils with moderate chlorophyll levels Compatible with food grade acids for enhanced chlorophyll removal

T e c h n i c a l

S e r v i c e

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S u p p o r t

The Fluids Purification Group surrounds its customers with the best products and services. Technical support includes accessibility to Oil-Dris research and development group and our state-of-the-art testing facilities, in-plant trials and a wealth of industry expertise. Oil-Dri recognizes that equipment, procedures and conditions interact with crude oil type and quality to make every process unique, and well help you optimize your processes and products.
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