Description

Commercial uses

• moulded shapes bonded with sodium silicate for use in:
  • high-temperature insulation
  • refractory insulation
  • fireproofing of structural steel and pipes
• soil conditioner
• as loose-fill insulation
• packing material, valued for its high absorbency
• suitable as a substrate for various animals and/or incubation of eggs
• lightweight aggregate for plaster, proprietary concrete compounds, firestop mortar and cementitious spray fireproofing
• as an additive to fireproof wallboard