UNITED PERLITE CORPORATION

Perlite Filter Aid

 

 
  ULTRALITE PERLITE is a trade name applied 
to expanded perlite exclusively processed by 
UNITED PERLITE CORPORATION
ULTRALITE: PERLITE FILTER AID
  
   Ultralite Perlite Filter Aid is produced by
miticulous ore classification, milling and expansion 
under stringent quality control conditions. Expanded 
perlite exhibit a unique jagged interlocking structure 
with myriad of microscopic channel to enable optimum 
flow rate and clarity for varried applications.
   For the past two decades, the use of perlite as 
filter aid has taken over diatomite in terms of efficiency 
and economy. It is a known fact that the trend will further 
escalate in the near future as perlite-related products 
continues to gain acceptance in market outside of the 
U.S.A.
ADVANTAGES OF ULTRALITE 
FILTER AID
  • ECONOMY - ULTRALITE PERLITE FILTER
AID has a wide range of densities. Because of
its low density characteristics, total filter aid
cost can be reduced by 25 - 50% which is an
important consideration production costing.
It offers more volume usage per ton.

 

TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS %
 

SILICA         
IRON 
ALUMINUM   
CALCIUM 
MAGNESIUM   
TOTAL CARBON 
WATER SOLUBLE 
PH (10% Solution) 
LOSS ON IGNITION  


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
COLOR 
PH            
SPECIFIC GRAVITY    

71.4
1.6
18.8
2.9
trace
0.124
0.39
6.8
1.1



WHITE
6.5 - 8
2.1 - 2.5
 
Ultralite Perlite Filter Aid is produced in a wide range 
of particle sizes to meet any filtration requirements

Grades and Typical Applications

Ultralite 
Perlite
Grade
 Relative Flowrate 
Approx. 
Darcies
 
Properties
 
Application
505
900
1.65
 
     Extremely fast flow rate. 
      Antibiotics, polymers, resins, Low 
pressure polyethylenes, plastic, alginates
 slop oil varnishes, waxes, agar
 
606 C
606 F
 
760
620
 
1.10
0.70
 
    Fast flow with good clarity.
 
    Condensate sulphur, refined oil,
    Water, beer, fuel oil, monosodium
    glutamate, juices, refined sugar.
808
390
0.30
 
    Intermediate grade with 
    high flow and  high clarity.
    
Critic acid, brine, corn syrup, 
    sulphuric acid, vegetable oils, sugar,
    beer, municipal water.  
909 C
909 F
 
310
240
 
0.19
0:10
 
    High clarity.
   
    Vinegar, raw sugar liquor,
    antibiotics,beer,malt syrup,
    wine,organic chemicals,lard,
    deionized water.
808
390
0.30
 
  Maximum clarity.
 
    Oil additives,water,pharmaceuticals,
    Paint filler,chemical carrier (for slow
    release),patching compound.
 
Note :  The specific grade usage will depend on the plant or industry requirement.
 
  • FULL RANGE OF GRADES  - ULTRALITE FILTER AID is produced in various grades for different
           application to meet the requirements of industries, ranging from fast flow rates to maximum 
           clarities.
  • EASY CAKE RELEASE - ULTRALITE PERLITE FILTER AID facilitates filter cleaning. At the 
           conclusion of a cycle on pressure filters, it easily drops off filter leaves.
  • HIGH RESISTANCE TO CRACKING -  With ULTRALITE PERLITE FILTER AID, when used as
           precoat for rotary vacuum filters, filter cake exhibit less cracking compared to other Filter aids.
  • INERT-CODEX APPROVED -  ULTRALITE PERLITE FILTER AID comforms to Food Chemical
          Codex Specification of the Philippines Food and Drug Authority per FDAP Test No.
          ULTRALITE PERLITE FILTER AID does not impart taste, odor or color and is sterile and inert
  • ANIMAL FEED COMPONENT - A unique benifit to manufacturers using perlite filter              
          aid in food processing is that spent filter cake is used as a component in animal feed in many 
          countries throughout the world thus reducing spent filter cake disposal costs.
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