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Disadvantages and hazards of diatomite

Diatomite is a new type of wall material with excellent environmental protection performance and decorative effect. There are also some disadvantages and hazards of diatomite:

1 Higher price: compared with traditional paint or wallpaper, diatomite is more expensive, so it requires a higher budget.

2 Construction difficulty: diatomite construction requires multiple processes and requires professional staff to operate to ensure quality.

3 may have color difference: diatomite itself is not uniform in color, there may be obvious color difference.

4 irritating odor: in the construction process, because the diatomite contains certain chemical raw materials, in the mixing and spraying may produce irritating odor, which is detrimental to the human body.

5 may release formaldehyde: some poor quality diatomite material will contain formaldehyde and other harmful substances, long-term use may have an impact on human health.

6 is not easy to clean: diatomite surface with microscopic pores, easy to adsorb dust, oil stains and other pollutants, cleaning is relatively difficult.