Kaolin

The most common mineral of a group of hydrated aluminum silicates, approximately H2Al2Si2O8-H2O. It is prepared for pharmaceutical and medicinal purposes by levigating with water to remove sand, etc. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) The name is derived from Kao-ling (Chinese: "high ridge"), the original site. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)

Also Known As:

Kaolinite

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Antidiarrheals

Inorganic Chemicals: 9
- Minerals: 10780
  - Silicates: 417
    - Aluminum Silicates: 27
      - Kaolin: 1004
- Aluminum Compounds: 21
  - Aluminum Oxide: 796
    - Aluminum Silicates: 27
      - Kaolin: 1004
- Oxygen Compounds: 12
  - Oxides: 2508
    - Aluminum Oxide: 796
      - Aluminum Silicates: 27
        Kaolin: 1004
- Silicon Compounds: 11
  - Silicon Dioxide: 6286
    - Silicic Acid: 81
      - Silicates: 417
        Aluminum Silicates: 27
        Kaolin: 1004

X607 fiber

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results