Ultra-Clear® Attapulgite Clarification Media for Fuels & Oils

Overview

Ultra-Clear® by Oil-Dri is a high-performance attapulgite clarification media developed for the removal of polar contaminants from jet fuel, industrial oils, renewable-fuel feedstocks, waxes, and other specialty process liquids.

Its highly active, durable granules adsorb oil-soluble surfactants, organometallic compounds, color bodies, free fatty acids, water, oxidation products, particulate matter, and other polar contaminants. Multiple mesh grades allow processors to balance flow rate, contact time, and filtration requirements for their specific equipment and application.

Primary applications

• Jet fuel clarification: Removal of surfactants, organometallic compounds, particulate matter, and other contaminants that may affect fuel specifications
• Renewable-fuel feedstock treatment: Pre-treatment of oils and feedstocks containing polar compounds, free fatty acids, color bodies, and related impurities
• Industrial oil clarification: Adsorption of contaminants from process oils, lubricants, and specialty fluids
• Wax and specialty-liquid purification: Removal of color bodies, oxidation products, water, and other polar contaminants
• General process clarification: Granular treatment media for applications requiring strong particles, consistent sizing, and reliable flow characteristics

Why choose Ultra-Clear®?

• High-activity attapulgite media designed for demanding clarification processes
• Adsorbs surfactants, organometallic compounds, color bodies, free fatty acids, water, and particulate contamination
• Excellent particle strength helps resist attrition, reduce dust, and prevent plugging
• Consistent particle sizing supports predictable process performance
• Low bulk density reduces the weight required to fill treatment towers and vessels
• Multiple mesh grades provide flexibility when balancing flow rate and contact time
• Manufactured under Oil-Dri’s quality assurance program

Available mesh grades

Ultra-Clear® is offered in multiple particle-size ranges for use with different processing equipment, flow requirements, and contact-time targets.

Mesh selection should be based on the filtration system, desired flow rate, contact time, and required process performance. Contact Sorbents Direct for grade-selection assistance.

Typical properties

Values shown are typical or published reference values and are not absolute specifications. Lot-specific results may be confirmed through a Certificate of Analysis.

Quality assurance

Ultra-Clear® is manufactured under Oil-Dri’s quality assurance program. Depending on grade, lot testing may include:

• Bulk density
• Free moisture
• Particle-size distribution
• Microseparometer performance testing

Lot-specific Certificates of Analysis are available upon request for qualifying orders.

Packaging & availability

• Lead time: Stocked formats typically ship within 1-2 business days, subject to inventory and order confirmation
• Freight: Pallet quantities ship by LTL freight with calculated or confirmed freight pricing
• Volume orders: Contact us for recurring supply, multi-pallet quantities, truckload pricing, or alternative packaging requirements

Handling & storage

• Store in a dry area
• Avoid breathing dust and minimize dust generation during handling
• Use adequate ventilation where airborne dust may be generated
• Keep away from hydrofluoric acid, turpentine, vegetable oils, fish oils, and other unsaturated organic compounds unless appropriate handling procedures are in place

Always review the current Safety Data Sheet before use.

Documentation & support

Available documentation may include:

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Lot traceability information
• Technical application support

Visit our Documentation Center or contact Sorbents Direct to discuss your application, mesh requirements, packaging, and order volume.

Questions & answers

Q: What is Ultra-Clear® made from?
A: Ultra-Clear® is manufactured from attapulgite-type clay processed into durable, highly active granules for clarification and adsorption applications.

Q: What contaminants can Ultra-Clear® remove?
A: Ultra-Clear® is designed to adsorb polar contaminants including surfactants, organometallic compounds, color bodies, free fatty acids, water, oxidation products, and particulate matter.

Q: What industries use Ultra-Clear®?
A: Typical applications include aviation fuel treatment, renewable-fuel processing, petroleum and lubricant clarification, wax purification, and specialty-liquid processing.

Q: Which mesh size should I choose?
A: The appropriate mesh depends on your filtration equipment, target flow rate, required contact time, and process conditions. Sorbents Direct can help review the available grades for your application.

Q: What package sizes are available?
A: Standard options include a 25 kg (55 lb) box, a 100 kg (220 lb) pallet containing four boxes, and a 908kg (2,000 lb) supersack production pallet.

Q: Can I request a Certificate of Analysis?
A: Yes. Lot-specific COAs are available upon request for qualifying orders and shipped production lots.

Q: Is Ultra-Clear® water-soluble?
A: No. The material is insoluble in water and remains in granular form during normal clarification use.

Q: Does Ultra-Clear® have food-processing regulatory status?
A: Oil-Dri’s technical literature identifies Ultra-Clear® products as processing aids with FDA Generally Recognized as Safe status. Customers should confirm suitability and regulatory requirements for their specific process and end use.

Q: How quickly can Ultra-Clear® ship?
A: Stocked package sizes generally ship within 1-2 business days, subject to inventory, freight scheduling, and order confirmation.

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