This specification covers limestone supplied for use as a mineral supplement in animal feeds. Limestone shall conform to the chemical requirements specified. In order to determine particle size, a sieve analysis shall be done.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers limestone supplied for use as a mineral supplement in animal feeds.

Note 1—The calcium needed for animal nutrition is customarily supplied by limestone. Such limestone must be sufficiently fine to blend with mixed feeds and yet be free from excessive dusting.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C25 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Limestone, Quicklime, and Hydrated Lime

C50 Practice for Sampling, Sample Preparation, Packaging, and Marking of Lime and Limestone Products

C51 Terminology Relating to Lime and Limestone (as used by the Industry)

C110 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone

E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves

Keywords

animal; feed; limestone; mineral; supplement; Agricultural materials/applications--specifications; Animal feeds; Limestone--specifications; Livestock food products/systems--specifications ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 65.120 (Animal feeding stuffs)

Citing ASTM Standards

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