Composition and Properties

Biodac® is a cellulose complex consisting of the following components:

Component Range Average
Paper Fiber 47-53% 50%
Kaolin Clay 28-34% 31%
Calcium Carbonate 14-20% 17%
Titanium Dioxide <1% <1%

Biodac® is currently available in standard 4/10 mesh, 10/30 mesh, 12/20 mesh, and 20/50 mesh.
(Clicking on the size will take you to the corresponding properties chart.)

Biodac® can also be made in special sizes. For more information on a custom sized granule - please contact us.

See a disclaimer that contains important information.

4/10 mesh

Typical Properties
Bulk Density 43.0 ± 3.0 lbs/cft
Moisture Content <5.0%
pH 7.0 - 7.5
Resistance to Attrition >97.0%
Liquid Holding Capacity 15.0 - 16.0%
Screen Analysis +4 mesh
-4 to +10 mesh
-10 mesh
<2.0%
85.0% Min.
<10.0%
Virtually Dust Free

Note: These are typical properties and not product specifications.

10/30 mesh

Typical Properties
Bulk Density 43.0 ± 3.0 lbs/cft
Moisture Content <5.0%
pH 7.0 - 8.0
Resistance to Attrition >97.0%
Liquid Holding Capacity 18.0 - 20.0%
Screen Analysis +10 mesh
-10, +30 mesh
-30 mesh
5.0% Max.
90.0% Min.
5.0% Max.
Virtually Dust Free

Note: These are typical properties and not product specifications.

12/20 mesh

Typical Properties
Bulk Density 42.0 ± 3.0 lbs/cft
Moisture Content <5.0%
pH 7.0 - 8.0
Resistance to Attrition >97.0%
Liquid Holding Capacity 18.0 - 20.0%
Screen Analysis +10 mesh
12 to 20 mesh
-40 mesh
<1.0%
80.0%
<1.0%
Virtually Dust Free

Note: These are typical properties and not product specifications.

20/50 mesh

Typical Properties
Bulk Density 45.0 ± 3.0 lbs/cft
Moisture Content <5.0%
pH 7.0 - 8.0
Resistance to Attrition >97.0%
Liquid Holding Capacity 18.0 - 20.0%
Screen Analysis +16 mesh
20 to 50 mesh
-60 mesh
<1.0%
90.0%
<1.0%
Virtually Dust Free

Note: These are typical properties and not product specifications.

Disclaimer:
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