• Mineral: Consists of a volcanic mineral called "clinoptilolite” (see spec sheet)

• Size: 3/8” x ¼”. 4 x 8, 8 x 40, 14 x 40, 30 x 60, -40 mesh

• GRAS: Classified as “GRAS” (generally regarded as safe) under 21 CFR Part 582.2729,
                40 CFR Part 180.1001

• Color: Pale green when dry, dark green when wet

• Moisture: Holds up to 55% of its weight in water

• Surface Area: High surface area,  24.9 square meters/gram

• Weight: 55 pounds per cubic foot

• CEC: High cation exchange capacity (CEC) of 140 to 180 meq/100gram

• Hydrophilic

• Potassium: 3.47%

• Calcium: 1.6%

• Sodium: <0.5% (no water soluble sodium)

BRZ™ has two methods of holding cations such as ammonium, and plant nutrients. The first method is by
absorption in channel ways.  BRZ™ will hold up to 55% of its weight in water. The second method is by "cation exchange" (measured as cation exchange capacity or "CEC"). By this method, BRZ™ holds ammonium and other plant nutrients in the crystal structure where they are not water-soluble but are plant-accessible on an as-needed time-release basis. 

• ANIMAL FEED

-40 and -14X40 mesh products are fed to animals and poultry.  It has the following advantages:

1. odor control

2. flow agent/anti caking agent for food stuffs

3. increased pellet durability for pellet feeds

• CARRIER FOR PESTICIDES AND HERBICIDES

BRZ™ in a minus 40 or 100 mesh size or even finer is used as a carrier for pesticides and herbicides due to its porosity.

• ODOR CONTROL

See BRZ™ Animal Odor Control.

• SOIL AMENDMENT

See BRZ™ Soil Amendment.

• FERTILIZER

BRZ™ can be ammoniated naturally with manure for the qualification of "organic grown" or artificially with ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulfate, urea, or other nitrogen sources. It contains approximately 3.5% potassium. Phosphate can also be added.

• WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

BRZ™ absorbs ammonium and ammonia gas to reduce the conversion of the nitrogen to nitrates and nitrites that cause water pollution.

• PELLET BINDING

The use of up to 2 % zeolite allows the pellet mill to be run at higher temperatures. This reduces friction, increases production by up to 35%, and increases gelatinization to make a more durable pellet.

• FLOW AGENT

BRZ™ helps dry materials and enhances the flow ability of feeds from bins, chutes, and trucks.

• SPILL CLEAN

See BRZ™ Spill Clean.