Xtra-Dry ® Water Repellent Agent for Free Choice Minerals and Hygroscopic Ingredients

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Xtra-Dry ® Water Repellent Agent for Free Choice Minerals and Hygroscopic Ingredients is a free flowing powder, which is added to dry blended feed minerals at the mixing stage. Xtra-Dry is a value added product for free choice minerals where weather resistance and anti-caking is desired. When added to the minerals, they will repel moisture and remain free flowing.With Xtra-Dry,you can offer your customers the opportunity to market a premium weatherproof product to compete with high-end weather resistant minerals. Xtra-Dryingredients have AAFCO approval and are safe to use in animal feed. Xtra-Dryis easy to useand does not require expensive equipment.

Animal Species: Buffalo, Cats, Cattle, Cows, Dogs, Goat, Ox, Pets, Sheep

Features: Shelf Stable

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Animal Feed & Nutrition Features
Product Highlights

Manufacture:

  • Reduce customer complaints
  • Flexibility to compete with other weather protected products
  • Value added –sell a premium product for a higher margin
  • Reduces mineral bridging in bulk storage

Producer:

  • Weatherproofing –water rolls off the minerals and does not absorb into the mix
  • Reduces leaching by as much as 99%
  • Anti-caking properties -keeps the mix free flowing and prevents hardening, less bridging of bulk minerals
  • Consistent uptakewith loose minerals vs. hard-caked minerals
Benefits
  • Xtra-Dry® water repellent additive will protect free choice minerals and premixes from the weather. This ensures consistent nutrient uptake, minimizes waste and reduces caking and hardening problems.

Applications & Uses

Directions & Inclusion Levels

For best results select mineral ingredients that have larger particle sizes. This will enhance the performance of Xtra-Dry and reduce dust.

  • Use 10 to 20 lb per ton of minerals. The Xtra-Dry use rate will depend on the amount of protection desired with the higher level offering better performance.
  • Xtra-Dry should be the last dryingredient added to the mix.
  • If liquid molasses is used, add it before Xtra-Dry.
  • If mineral oil or vegetable oil is used as a dust suppressant, add after Xtra-Dry.
  • Mix for a minimum of 30 seconds.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Storage & Handling

Handling Information
  • Xtra-Dry is stable for 24months from date of manufacture.
  • Xtra-Dry stores well in normal conditions. It is preferable to store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Close bag after each use
  • Xtra-Dry is available in 20lbpoly lined valve pack bag