RE: Diachromatous earth

[lwilkinson@schilli.com]

are you sure you don't mean diatomaceous earth?

often used in gardens and filtering?

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> From: 	PhotoDoc5@cs.com[SMTP:PhotoDoc5@cs.com]
> Reply To: 	alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
> Sent: 	Friday, May 10, 2002 12:46 PM
> To: 	alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
> Subject: 	Diachromatous earth
> 
> I had read in the archives that Diachromatous earth is available from 
> printing ink manufacturers.  I have called a number of these companies,
> and 
> their tech departments have never heard of this substance.  I would prefer
> a 
> grade higher than that which is used in swimming pool filters.  Does
> anyone 
> know of a source for this compound?  Thanks in advance!
> Michele
>