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AgrowSil® Raw is a calcium silicate agricultural liming product manufactured using Stainless 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. The lifetime loading rate should not exceed 83 dry tons per acre. Excessive application of AgrowSil® or any liming agent can result in soil pH higher than desirable for plant growth. For Spreaders: Bulk Density is 93 lbs/ft³.
  • AgrowSil® is not to be used as an animal feed additive. Harsco Minerals recommends waiting 30 days after application before allowing grazing.

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Additional Information

Harsco Minerals guarantees that the AgrowSil® product characteristics listed above are verified to be in compliance at the time of production per each lot of AgrowSil®. AgrowSil® product is sampled as produced and is tested by an approved independent laboratory. Harsco 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

Guaranteed Analysis (Dry Weight Basis)
Minimum Percent Calcium 28
Minimum Percent Magnesium 7
Minimum Total Neutralizing Power (by titration) 88. *
Minimum Effective Neutralizing Power 1,760 lbs/ton
Minimum Percent Passing #8 Mesh Screen 100
Minimum Percent Passing #20 Mesh Screen 95
Minimum Percent Passing #60 Mesh Screen 75
Minimum Percent Passing #100 Mesh Screen 60
Maximum Percent Moisture Content 20 **
Average pH (paste) pH 12

Note:

  • * Expressed as percent Calcium Carbonate
  • **AgrowSil® is provided at as-produced moisture contents ranging from about 14% to 20%.

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

Storage Recommendations

Store AgrowSil® in a dry place not in direct contact with ground water or surface water. Harsco Minerals recommends that AgrowSil® be applied within 30 days of purchase to avoid formation of clumps.