Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-1-7-.05

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 80-1-7-.05 - Neutralizing Value Requirements

(1) Limestone and Ground Shells used as agricultural liming materials shall have a neutralizing value of not less than 90% calcium carbonate equivalent.

(2) Chalk used as agricultural liming material shall have a neutralizing value of not less than 80% calcium carbonate equivalent.

(3) Burnt lime, hydrated lime, and industrial by-products used as agricultural liming material shall have a calcium carbonate equivalent neutralizing value of not less than that guaranteed on the label of the product.

(4) An agricultural liming material of 100 mesh fineness when mixed with enough water for application as a spray shall have a neutralizing value of not less than 44% calcium carbonate equivalent on a net weight basis.

Author: Charles H. Barnes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-1-7-.05

Filed April 19, 1982.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-23-9.