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Oshenite Science and Technology
This section presents Oshenite mineral profiling, sustainability research and the latest tech tests on Oshenite® applications.
Oshenite Carbon Sequestration Report
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Certifications | Data Sheets | Content Analysis
Oshenite® Heat Deflection |
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Heat Deflection indicates strengths for freezer to microwave application | ||
Testing Results | get info > | |
Fusionite™ and Oshenite® Dispersion |
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Dispersion improved with addition of Fusionite™ | ||
Evaluation Report of Oshenite® treated with CMS Technology's Fusionite™ in Resin improves dispersion and overall quality of plastics. | get info > | |
Physical Properties |
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Oshenite® Oolitic Aragonite compared to Mined Calcium Carbonate | ||
Oshenite® is a precipitated form of calcium carbonate completely unique to mined calcium carbonate. The Oshenite® mineral properties exhibit much higher zeta potential, crystallinity and micro porosity properties which are key to Oshenite's unique bonding and absorption potential in applications. | get info > | |
Anti-Microbial Technology |
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U.S. Aragonite employs patented copper sulfate technology to produce new Oshenite® product with anti-microbial properties | ||
Oshenite® MC with microbial controlling properties inhibits bacteria that cause food borne illnesses, odors, mold, mildew and algae in food and non-food applications | get info > | |
Applications Testing | ||
Oshenite blended with COPP at up to 50% variation in injection molding part testing | ||
Melt flow, density, tensile strength and other Oshenite® properties identified at 10%, 20%, and 50% blend with COPP. Extruded sample tests show comparable gloss levels to 100% COPP |
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A Blown Film comparison testing indicates adding Oshenite® at 20% or more reduces energy required to process | ||
Preliminary results from 3rd party independent research indicates strong potential to use Oshenite® at up to 40% and documents product enhancement levels |
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Environmental Sustainability Research | ||
USDA Lab tests confirm that oolitic aragonite Oshenite® is a renewable resource | ||
Standard test for renewable sources determines 62% of Oshenite was formed in the last 3-5 years, proving that it is being constantly renewed in the shallow waters of the Bahamas |
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Calculation of regional and temporal distribution and longevity of whitings (suspended calcium carbonate, i.e., Oshenite's source) on the Great Bahama Bank | ||
[ Research Abstract: authors L.L. Robbins, Y. Tao, C.A.Evans ] scientific study tracking tonnage, consistency and re-occurring cycle of oolitic aragonite calcium carbonate formation |
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Oshenite® Oolitic Aragonite Certifications | ||
Oshenite Renewable Resource Certificate of Analysis | ||
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FDA compliant | ||
FDA relevant regulations and approval of Oshenite® for use in food products |
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Oshenite® Data Sheets | ||
MSDS sheetsOshenite® Product Data Sheets |
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Oshenite® Oolitic Aragonite Mineral Profiles | ||
Aragonite Calcium Carbonate Content |