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COCHISE · 10-22-2006, 06:57 AM

I saw the item in question on the Petsmart website but it's different from my choices at the store.

There are silica sand based "pearls" and silica gel based "crystals".

I think I would be more comfortable with the composition of the gel but the gel crystals contain some blue crystals. They seem to be knocking off Tidy Cat's version of the product. I'm not afraid of color (my sponge is currently pink) but I can't have any scented crystals in my humi.

I've e-mailed Petsmart for some information. If any of you know about the mysterious blue crystals please let me know.

xrundog · 10-22-2006, 07:46 AM

The blue things are scent releasers. The Exquisicat Pearl Fresh KL specifically says on the container it's odor free. And they are beads, not crystals. I cannot speak for the performance of any other product.

mrkmitch · 10-22-2006, 11:40 AM

You definitely DO NOT want to use any KL beads that say "Step Fresh" because these do have scent impregnated crystals that when moved or gotten moist do give off a perfume scent. These would obviously also scent your cigars. Stick with the Pearl Fresh beads (not gel) unscented, and just to be sure specifically "Esquisicat" brand which I think is only retailed thorough PetsMart.

Smok'em1313 · 10-22-2006, 01:36 PM

The site is different than the store, at least the store by me. Just picked up a 7.2 lb. jar for 13.99. The label states ExquisiCat Pearl Fresh Cat Litter. This what was recommended to me from another BOTL. They look like beads, have no odor, and the label ingredients are silica sand, oxygen, water. The ExquisiCat Crystals Cat Litter on the site looks like the same stuff, but

. I also been told to avoid the KLs with blue crystals because they may contain perfumes.

COCHISE · 10-22-2006, 03:29 PM

Thanks for the input guys.

I found another brand at a grocery store today. 4 lbs for $9 but I can't remember the name. Definitely beads and they're as big as the crystals. These are silica sand and I'd probably go with these if I can't find an acceptable silica gel.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to hearing back from Petsmart.

Keystone · 10-22-2006, 04:37 PM

Ron I have some of the pearls. We have to get togeather for A cigar
and I will set you up.

COCHISE · 10-23-2006, 07:02 AM

Kenny my man!!

A cigar definitely....

The pearls possibly.

I want to do more research before I choose

mrwood · 10-23-2006, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smok'em1313

The site is different than the store, at least the store by me. Just picked up a 7.2 lb. jar for 13.99. The label states ExquisiCat Pearl Fresh Cat Litter. This what was recommended to me from another BOTL. They look like beads, have no odor, and the label ingredients are silica sand, oxygen, water. The ExquisiCat Crystals Cat Litter on the site looks like the same stuff, but

Yep - I got the same stuff today.
ExquisiCat Pearl Fresh Cat Litter - not the gel that contain some blue crystals.

COCHISE · 10-23-2006, 12:35 PM

I just e-mailed a chinese manufacturer.

According to their website color doesn't necessaraly mean scented.

They have a lot of different products but with fancy chemical descriptions.

I hope their reply e-mail gives some clarification.

jwrussell · 10-24-2006, 11:56 AM

I can post the "ingredient list" when I get home if you need it. It's very simple, silica sand, oxygen and water or something along those lines.

10-22-2006, 06:57 AM	#1
COCHISE Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 705	Exquisicat Investigation I saw the item in question on the Petsmart website but it's different from my choices at the store. There are silica sand based "pearls" and silica gel based "crystals". I think I would be more comfortable with the composition of the gel but the gel crystals contain some blue crystals. They seem to be knocking off Tidy Cat's version of the product. I'm not afraid of color (my sponge is currently pink) but I can't have any scented crystals in my humi. I've e-mailed Petsmart for some information. If any of you know about the mysterious blue crystals please let me know.

10-22-2006, 01:36 PM	#4
Smok'em1313 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 784	The site is different than the store, at least the store by me. Just picked up a 7.2 lb. jar for 13.99. The label states ExquisiCat Pearl Fresh Cat Litter. This what was recommended to me from another BOTL. They look like beads, have no odor, and the label ingredients are silica sand, oxygen, water. The ExquisiCat Crystals Cat Litter on the site looks like the same stuff, but . I also been told to avoid the KLs with blue crystals because they may contain perfumes. __________________ In heaven there ain't no beer, that's why I drink it here.

10-22-2006, 07:46 AM	#2
xrundog Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central, Iowa Posts: 9,806	The blue things are scent releasers. The Exquisicat Pearl Fresh KL specifically says on the container it's odor free. And they are beads, not crystals. I cannot speak for the performance of any other product.

10-22-2006, 11:40 AM	#3
mrkmitch Club Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: indianapolis Posts: 1,231	You definitely DO NOT want to use any KL beads that say "Step Fresh" because these do have scent impregnated crystals that when moved or gotten moist do give off a perfume scent. These would obviously also scent your cigars. Stick with the Pearl Fresh beads (not gel) unscented, and just to be sure specifically "Esquisicat" brand which I think is only retailed thorough PetsMart.

10-22-2006, 03:29 PM	#5
COCHISE Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 705	Thanks for the input guys. I found another brand at a grocery store today. 4 lbs for $9 but I can't remember the name. Definitely beads and they're as big as the crystals. These are silica sand and I'd probably go with these if I can't find an acceptable silica gel. Anyway, I'm looking forward to hearing back from Petsmart.

10-22-2006, 04:37 PM	#6
Keystone Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 259	Ron I have some of the pearls. We have to get togeather for A cigar and I will set you up.

10-23-2006, 07:02 AM	#7
COCHISE Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 705	Kenny my man!! A cigar definitely.... The pearls possibly. I want to do more research before I choose

10-23-2006, 12:35 PM	#9
COCHISE Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 705	I just e-mailed a chinese manufacturer. According to their website color doesn't necessaraly mean scented. They have a lot of different products but with fancy chemical descriptions. I hope their reply e-mail gives some clarification.

10-24-2006, 11:56 AM	#10
jwrussell Herf Meister Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 6,963	I can post the "ingredient list" when I get home if you need it. It's very simple, silica sand, oxygen and water or something along those lines.