diatomaceous earth


Status: none
IUPAC:
CAS: diatomite
Reg. No.: 61790-53-2
Formula: O2Si (major component)
Activity: insecticides (desiccant insecticides; inorganic insecticides)
Notes: There is no ISO common name for this substance; the name “diatomaceous earth” has been used in the literature but has no official status. This substance is also known as infusorial earth and kieselguhr.
Structure: Structural formula of diatomaceous earth major component
Pronunciation: dī-a-ta--shas erth  Guide to British pronunciation
InChI: InChI=1/O2Si/c1-3-2

A data sheet from the Compendium of Pesticide Common Names