Abstract: An absorbent composition includes composite granules formed from at least diatomaceous earth and sodium bentonite. The diatomaceous earth can include greater than 50 weight % of the composition, based on the total weight of the composition, and a weight ratio of the diatomaceous earth to the sodium bentonite can be within a range of from 51:49 to 95:5. The individual particles of diatomaceous earth composed of the composite granules have a d90 particle size of 500 ?m or smaller and the individual particles of sodium bentonite composed of the composite granules have a d90 particle size of 250 ?m or smaller.

Abstract: An absorbent composition includes composite granules formed from at least diatomaceous earth and sodium bentonite. The diatomaceous earth can include greater than 50 weight % of the composition, based on the total weight of the composition, and a weight ratio of the diatomaceous earth to the sodium bentonite can be within a range of from 51:49 to 95:5. The individual particles of diatomaceous earth composed of the composite granules have a d90 particle size of 500 ?m or smaller and the individual particles of sodium bentonite composed of the composite granules have a d90 particle size of 250 ?m or smaller.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adapter containing a filter that can be used with pipetting devices, particularly robotic pipetting devices, to efficiently connect the pipetting device to pipette tips with minimal distortion of the pipette tip. The present invention also relates to a process and a system of using an adapter containing a filter that can be used with pipetting devices, particularly robotic pipetting devices, to assemble the adapter together with an unfiltered pipette tip on the site of application. The adapter and pipette tip are each stackable for saving space at the work station.

Abstract: Caps having porous elements that act as a vent to facilitate cooling of hot fluids stored in containers. Certain embodiments comprise a cap that may be affixed to a container filled with a hot fluid. The cap may include a porous element that allows air to enter the container during the cooling process, but also prevents the introduction of microbes and bacteria into the container. The cap may include a through hole, chamber, or recessed area to receive and secure the porous element. In certain embodiments the porous element may comprise a sintered composite material with thermoplastic particles and either metal particles and/or metal powder. In other embodiments, the porous element may comprise a layered structure. The layers may include a combination of the sintered composite material, a metallic layer, or various porous layers.