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Carbon Chemistry
Carbon Chemistry B-80 Bleaching and Decolorizing Bentonite Clay (Various Sizes)
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Pure-Flo B80 bleaching and decolorizing bentonite clay, domestically sourced, for pretreatment and bleaching adsorption of edible oils and fats.
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Description
Pure-Flo B80 is a cost effective bleaching adsorbent to be used for the pretreatment and bleaching adsorption of edible oils and fats. This is a domestically sourced carbon chemistry bleaching clay often used in BHO Extraction. B80 is efficient in the removal of additional color bodies.
Pure-Flo B80 Specifications
Product Name
PURE-FLO B80 Bleaching Clay
Odor
Odorless
Appearance / Color
Gray to Tan Powder
Relative Density
2.2
Solubility In Water (%)
Insoluble
pH
<7.8
Micron Size
63μm
Free Moisture, wt.% @ 105°C
15.50%
Tamped Density
(43.0 lbs./ft3) / (688.0 g/l)
Particle Size Through 325 Mesh (<45 Microns) wt.%
83.0%
Regulatory Approvals
Classified as processing aids and have Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status from the FDA.
PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• 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
SUGGESTED PROCESSING APPLICATIONS
• 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
Frequently asked questions
What is it used for?+
Carbon Chemistry specify pretreatment and bleaching adsorption of edible oils and fats, and note it is often used in BHO extraction, where it is efficient at removing additional colour bodies.
What pack sizes are available?+
2 kg pouch, 3.5 gal (9 kg), 7 gal (14 kg), 55 gal (110 kg) and a 900 kg super sack.
Where is it sourced?+
The manufacturer describes it as a domestically sourced bleaching clay.
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