GK Products

Mineralogist Report

Section 1 - DCP Chemical Tests

The "Moisture Control Unit" is predominantly a silica-rich amorphous material. Chemical and mineralogist analyses suggest it is a weathered volcanic ash. The average composition is 81.2% Si02. The amorphous material is a very good adsorber of moisture, ethylene gas, odors, mold, mildew, bacteria and other chemicals. This product will adsorb as well as desorb moisture.

Section 2 - Hazardous Ingredients

OSHA has determined that the material is:

Non-Toxic
Not Corrosive
Non-flammable
Stable
Not Caustic
Not an irritant
Not a sensitizer in oral, dermal and ocular per Federal Hazardous Substances Act (15 CFR 1500)

It is safe to use around food. It can be safely ingested (although this is not recommended).

Section 3 - Energy

It is highly effective at removing water (humidity); the natural mineral will attract and hold moisture in refrigerated spaces during high humidity and releases the moisture when needed as the air dries out, helping to stabilize the atmospheric conditions. Thus, the compressor will not run as often to cool the cooler/freezer, which will save kilowatt-hours. This will result in better energy efficiency and less maintenance on refrigeration equipment.

Section 4 - Cubic Foot Coverage

The commercial unit will cover 500 to 1000 cubic feet of cooler/freezer space depending on the size of the filter bracket. Blend is classified as a "Trade Secret."

Section 5 - Drying of Mineral

Commercial units can be dried in 8 hours in the sun or baked in an oven at 120 degrees for two hours and placed back into the cooler/freezer. The unit is then good for 18 to 24 months.

Section 6 - Ethylene Gas

The Moisture Control mineral silica is a strong adsorber of ethylene gas to retard aging of produce, fruits and floral products for longer shelf life and freshness. The ethylene gas will be removed from the mineral during the drying process. Ethylene gas is an odorless, colorless gas that is naturally produced by the ripening process.

Section 7 - Testing Hours

Over 2,300 hours of experiments were conducted on the mineral. The mineral was analyzed with XRD and DCP analyses to determine its structural and chemical characteristics.

Section 8 - X-Ray Diffraction Tests

The natural mineral contains a mixture of quartz, feldspar and clay. It is predominantly an amorphous silica material, which adsorbs and desorbs much more strongly than clay products.

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