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AgrowSil® Pro is a calcium silicate agricultural liming product manufactured using Carbon Steel slag as a raw material.
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Identification & Functionality

Technologies

Features & Benefits

Agrochemicals Features
Product Benefits
  • Highly effective at addressing problems caused by acidic soils.
  • Corrects chemical imbalances, nutrient deficiencies and soil toxicity issues.

Applications & Uses

Applicable Crop
Recommended Application Rates
  • Specific recommendations for application rates to raise pH should be obtained from soil testing. Excessive application of AgrowSil® Pro or any liming agent can result in soil pH higher than desirable for plant growth. For Spreaders: Bulk Density is 70 lbs/ft³.
  • AgrowSil® PRO is not to be used as an animal feed additive.

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Additional Information

Harsco Metals & Minerals guarantees that the AgrowSil® PRO product characteristics listed above are verified to be in compliance at the time of production. AgrowSil® PRO product is sampled as produced and is tested by an approved independent laboratory. Harsco Metals & Minerals cannot guarantee product characteristics (i.e. moisture, grain size) that are affected by long term storage or by improper care, handling, segregation, and storage by distributors or end users.

Technical Details & Test Data

Typical Lime Analysis (Dry Weight Basis)
Minimum Percent Calcium 28
Minimum Percent Magnesium 5
Minimum Total Neutralizing Power (by titration) 89.0 *
Minimum Effective Neutralizing Power 1,775 lbs/ton
Minimum Percent Passing #8 Mesh Screen 100
Minimum Percent Passing #20 Mesh Screen 100
Minimum Percent Passing #60 Mesh Screen 97.4
Minimum Percent Passing #100 Mesh Screen 86.5
Maximum Percent Moisture Content 5**
Average pH (paste) pH 12

Note:

  • * AgrowSil® PRO produced by Harsco Metals Americas. Derived from Fused Silicates.
  • ** AgrowSil® PRO is provided at as-produced typical moisture content of 1 %.

Safety & Health

Caution

May cause eye and respiratory tract irritation. Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid breathing dust. Use with adequate ventilation.

First Aid
  • Eye -  Flush immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
  • Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. 

Packaging & Availability

Availability

AgrowSil® Pro is available in bulk powder form.

Storage & Handling

Storage Recommendations
  • Store AgrowSil® PRO in a dry place not in direct contact with ground water or surface water. At agricultural sites, store only the amount of AgrowSil® PRO that can be used during the current growing season.
  • Storage, transportation, and use of AgrowSil® PRO shall be in a manner that will not create a nuisance or be harmful to public health, safety, or the environment, or that will lead to excessive dispersal of AgrowSil® PRO by wind or water erosion.