1(a)

Ammonium nitrate

Chemically obtained product containing ammonium nitrate as its essential ingredient, and possibly fillers such as ground limestone, calcium sulphate, ground dolomite, magnesium sulphate and kieserite.The nitrogen (N) content must be not less than 20%, and the nitric nitrogen and ammoniacal nitrogen fractions should each account for about half the nitrogen present.

If the product is designated as an EEC fertiliser and contains more than 28% by weight of nitrogen (N) it shall have the following additional characteristics (all the percentages specified being by weight):

1. i

   It shall not contain any inorganic additive or inert substance other than those named above which might increase the product’s sensitivity to heat or its tendency to detonate. Heavy metals must not be added deliberately, and any traces which are incidental to the production process must not, by their presence, increase the product’s sensitivity to heat or its tendency to detonate.

2. ii

   The oil retention of the product, which must first have undergone two thermal cycles of a temperature ranging from 25° to 50°C, must not exceed 4%.

3. iii

   The percentage of combustible material, measured as carbon, must not in the case of a product containing 31.5% or more of nitrogen exceed 0.2%, and must not in the case of a product containing between 28% and 31.5% of nitrogen exceed 0.4%.

4. iv

   A solution of 10 grams of the product in 100 millilitres of water must have a pH of at least 4.5.

5. v

   Not more than 5% of the product must be capable of passing through a 1 millimetre mesh sieve, and not more than 3% through a 0.5 millimetre mesh sieve.

6. vi

   The chlorine content must not exceed 0.02%.

7. vii

   The copper content shall not exceed 10 mg/kg.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.8 (for declarations up to and including 32% N)

0.6 (for declarations exceeding 32% N)

Amount of nitric nitrogen Amount of ammoniacal nitrogen

} As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

Calcium ammonium nitrate

Chemically obtained product containing ammonium nitrate as its essential ingredient.The nitrogen (N) content must be not less than 20%, and the nitric nitrogen and ammoniacal nitrogen fractions should each account for about half the nitrogen present. The product may contain, in addition to ammonium nitrate, only calcium carbonate (limestone) and/or magnesium carbonate and calcium carbonate (dolomite). The minimum content of these carbonates must be 20% and their purity level not less than 90%.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.8

Amount of nitric nitrogen Amount of ammoniacal nitrogen

} As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

Ammonium sulphate-nitrate

Chemically obtained product with ammonium nitrate and ammonium sulphate as essential ingredients, and containing not less than 25% ammoniacal and nitric nitrogen (N) with a minimum nitric nitrogen content of 5 %.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.8

Amount of nitric nitrogen

Amount of ammoniacal nitrogen

} As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

Calcium cyanamide

Chemically obtained product with calcium cyanamide as its essential ingredient, calcium oxide and possibly small quantities of ammonium salts and urea, and containing not less than 18% total nitrogen (N), at least 75% of the declared nitrogen being bound in the form of cyanamide.

Amount of total nitrogen

1.0

Calcium magnesium nitrate

Chemically obtained product with calcium nitrate and magnesium nitrate as essential ingredients, containing not less than 13% nitric nitrogen (N), and not less than 5% magnesium, expressed as MgO, in the form of water-soluble salts.

Amount of nitric nitrogen

0.4

Nitrate of lime and magnesium

Amount of magnesium oxide soluble in water

0.9

Calcium nitrate

Chemically obtained product containing calcium nitrate as its essential ingredient and possibly ammonium nitrate, and containing not less than 15% total nitrogen (N), with a maximum ammoniacal nitrogen content of 1.5%.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.4

Nitrate of lime

Optional declarations

Amount of nitric nitrogen

Amount of ammoniacal nitrogen

} As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

Chile nitrate

Product prepared from caliche, with sodium nitrate as its essential ingredient, and containing at least 15% nitric nitrogen (N).

Amount of nitric nitrogen

0.4

Magnesium ammonium nitrate

Chemically obtained product with ammonium nitrate and magnesium compound salts (dolomite magnesium carbonate and/or magnesium sulphate) as essential ingredients and containing not less than 19% ammoniacal and nitric nitrogen (N) (with a minimum nitric nitrogen content of 6%) and not less than 5% magnesium expressed as total MgO.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.8

Amount of ammoniacal nitrogen

} As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

Amount of nitric nitrogen

Amount of total magnesium oxide

0.9

Optional declarations

Amount of magnesium oxide soluble in water

0.9

Magnesium sulphonitrate

Chemically obtained product with ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulphate and magnesium sulphate as essential ingredients, and containing not less than 19% ammoniacal and nitric nitrogen (N), with a minimum nitric nitrogen content of 6%, and not less than 5% magnesium expressed as MgO in the form of water-soluble salts.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.8

Amount of ammoniacal nitrogen

} As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

Amount of nitric nitrogen

Amount of magnesium oxide soluble in water

0.9

Nitrogenous calcium cyanamide

Chemically obtained product with calcium cyanamide as its essential ingredient, calcium oxide and possibly small quantities of ammonium salts and urea plus added nitrate, and containing not less than 18% total nitrogen (N), at least 75% of the declared non-nitric nitrogen being bound in the form of cyanamide.The nitric nitrogen content must be not less than 1% and not greater than 3%.

Amount of total nitrogen

1.0

Amount of nitric nitrogen

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

Sodium nitrate

Chemically obtained product with sodium nitrate as its essential ingredient and containing not less than 15% nitric nitrogen (N).

Amount of nitric nitrogen

0.4

Nitrate of soda

Sulphate of ammonia

Chemically obtained product with ammonium sulphate as its essential ingredient, and containing not less than 20% ammoniacal nitrogen (N).

Amount of ammoniacal nitrogen

0.3

Urea

Chemically obtained product with carbonyl diamide (carbamide) as its essential ingredient, and containing not less than 44% total ureic nitrogen (N) (including biuret), with a maximum biuret content of 1.2%.

Amount of ureic nitrogen

0.4

1(b)

Straight nitrogenous fertilisers named in accordance with Regulation 4(3)1000

Any straight nitrogenous fertiliser not otherwise specified in this table.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.8

1(c)

Nitrogenous fertiliser.In addition the source materials shall be indicated in parentheses in descending order of nutrient contribution

Product obtained by mixing or blending two or more of the fertilisers listed in Groups 1(a), 1(b) and 4(a) of Section A of this table.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.5 (for declarations up to and including 10% N)

0.8 (for declarations exceeding 10% N and up to and including 15% N)

1.1 (for declarations exceeding 15% N)

Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

As set out in paragraph 7(b) of this Schedule

2(a)

Aluminium — calcium phosphate

Product obtained in amorphous form by heat treatment and grinding, with aluminium and calcium phosphates as essential ingredients, and containing not less than 30% total phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) (soluble in mineral acids), at least 75% of the declared total phosphorus pentoxide being soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate (Joulie).Not less than 90% of the material should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160mm and not less than 98% through a sieve with a mesh of 0.630mm.

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

0.8

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate

0.8

Basic slag

Product obtained in iron-smelting by treatment of the phosphorus melts and with calcium silicophosphates as essential ingredients, containing not less than 12% total phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) (soluble in mineral acids) at least 75% of the declared total phosphorus pentoxide being soluble in 2% citric acid.Not less than 75% of the material should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160mm and not less than 96% through a sieve with a mesh of 0.630mm.

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

1.0

Thomas phosphates

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% citric acid

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

Thomas slag

No limits of variation are permitted when the declaration is expressed as a range of 2% by weight

Calcined phosphate

Product obtained by heat treatment of ground rock phosphate with alkaline compounds and silicic acid, with alkaline calcium phosphate and calcium silicate as essential ingredients, and containing not less than 25% phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate (Petermann).Not less than 75% of the material should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160mm and not less than 96% through a sieve with a mesh of 0.630mm.

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate

0.8

Dicalcium phosphate

Product obtained by precipitation of solubilised phosphoric acid from mineral phosphates or bones, with dicalcium phosphate dihydrate as its essential ingredient, and containing not less than 38% phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate (Petermann). Not less than 90% of the material should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160mm and not less than 98% through a sieve with a mesh of 0.630mm.

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate

0.8

Partially solubilised rock phosphate

Product obtained by partial solubilisation of ground rock phosphate with sulphuric acid or phosphoric acid, with monocalcium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate and calcium sulphate as essential ingredients, and containing not less than 20% total phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) (soluble in mineral acids), at least 40% of the declared total phosphorus pentoxide being soluble in water. Not less than 90% of the material should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160mm and not less than 98% through a sieve with a mesh of 0.630mm.

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

0.8

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

0.9

Soft ground rock phosphate

Product obtained by grinding soft mineral phosphates with tricalcium phosphate and calcium carbonate as essential ingredients and containing not less than 25% total phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) (soluble in mineral acids), at least 55% of the declared total phosphorus pentoxide being soluble in 2% formic acid.Not less than 90% of the material should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.063mm and not less than 99% through a sieve with a mesh of 0.125mm.

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

0.8

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% formic acid

0.8

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.063mm

5.0% of amount stated

Normal super-phosphate

Product obtained by reaction of ground mineral phosphate with sulphuric acid, with monocalcium phosphate as an essential ingredient as well as calcium sulphate, and containing not less than 16% phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) soluble in neutral ammonium citrate, at least 93% of the declared phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate being soluble in water.

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate

0.8

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

0.9

Concentrated super-phosphate

Product obtained by reaction of ground mineral phosphate with sulphuric acid and phosphoric acid, with monocalcium phosphate as an essential ingredient as well as calcium sulphate, and containing not less than 25% phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) soluble in neutral ammonium citrate, at least 93% of the declared phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate being soluble in water.

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate

0.8

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

0.9

Triple super-phosphate

Product obtained by reaction of ground mineral phosphate with phosphoric acid, with monocalcium phosphate as its essential ingredient, and containing not less than 38% phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) soluble in neutral ammonium citrate, at least 93% of the declared phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate being soluble in water.

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate

0.8

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

1.3

2(b)

Phosphatic neutral filter cake

Product obtained in detergent manufacture by treatment of phosphate rock with sulphuric acid and extraction of the soluble phosphates from the resulting precipitate, and containing not less than 20% total phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) (soluble in mineral acids).

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

1.0

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% citric acid

1.0

Phosphated slag

Product obtained by blending low grade basic slag and phosphate rock and containing not less than 16% total phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) (soluble in mineral acids).

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

0.8

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% formic acid

0.8

Basic slag medium concentration

Product obtained in iron smelting by treatment of phosphorus melts with calcium silicophosphates as essential ingredients and containing not less than 5% total phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) (soluble in mineral acids), at least 75% of the declared total phosphorus pentoxide being soluble in 2% citric acid. Not less than 75% of the material should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160mm and not less than 96% through a sieve with a mesh of 0.630mm.

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

1.0

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% citric acid

0.8

No limits of variation are permitted when the declaration is expressed as a range of 2% by weight

Granular basic slag

Product obtained in iron smelting by treatment of phosphorus melts with calcium silicophosphates as essential ingredients, and containing not less than 5% total phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) (soluble in mineral acids), at least 75% of the declared total phosphorus pentoxide being soluble in 2% citric acid after the sample has been ground to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160mm.Not less than 70% of the material should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.630mm and not more than 12% through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160mm.

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

1.0

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% citric acid

0.8

No limits of variation are permitted when the declaration is expressed as a range of 2% by weight

Rock phosphate

Product not otherwise specified in this table obtained from mineral calcium phosphate deposits, to which no other matter has been added and containing not less than 5% total phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) (soluble in mineral acids).

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

0.8

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% formic acid

0.8

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.150mm

5.0% of amount stated

2(c)

Straight phosphatic fertilisers named in accordance with Regulation 4(3)1001

Any straight phosphatic fertiliser not otherwise specified in this table.

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

0.9

2(d)

Phosphatic fertiliser

In addition the source materials shall be indicated in parentheses in descending order of nutrient contribution

Product obtained by mixing or blending two or more of the fertilisers listed in Groups 2(a), 2(b), 2(c) and 4(b) of Section A of this table.

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

0.5 (for declarations up to and including 10% P₂O₅)

0.8 (for declarations exceeding 10% P₂O₅ and up to and including 15% P₂O₅)

1.1 (for declarations exceeding 15% P₂O₅)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% formic acid

0.8

3(a)

Enriched Kainit salt

In addition usual trading names may be given

Product obtained from crude potassium salts, enriched by blending with potassium chloride, and containing not less than 18% water-soluble potassium oxide (K₂O).

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

1.0

Optional declarations

Amount of magnesium oxide soluble in water where this is greater than 5%

0.9

Kainit

In addition usual trading names may be given

Product obtained from crude potassium salts, and containing not less than 10% water-soluble potassium oxide (K₂O), and not less than 5% magnesium oxide (MgO) in the form of water-soluble salts.

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

1.5

Amount of magnesium oxide soluble in water

0.9

Muriate of potash

In addition usual trading names may be given

Product obtained from crude potassium salts with potassium chloride as its essential ingredient, and containing not less than 37% water-soluble potassium oxide (K₂O).

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

1.0 (for declarations up to and including 55% K₂O)

0.5 (for declarations exceeding 55% K₂O)

Potassium chloride containing magnesium salt

Product obtained from crude potassium salts with added magnesium salts, with potassium chloride and magnesium salts as essential ingredients, and containing not less than 37% water-soluble potassium oxide (K₂O) and not less than 5% magnesium oxide (MgO) in the form of water-soluble salts.

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

1.5

Amount of magnesium oxide soluble in water

0.9

Sulphate of potash

Product obtained chemically from potassium salts, with potassium sulphate as its essential ingredient, and containing not less than 47% water-soluble potassium oxide (K₂O) with a maximum chlorine (Cl) content of 3%.

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

0.5

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine where this is lower than 3%

0.2

Sulphate of potash containing magnesium salt

In addition usual trading names may be given

Product obtained chemically from potassium salts with possible addition of magnesium salts, with potassium sulphate and magnesium sulphate as essential ingredients, and containing not less than 22% water-soluble potassium oxide (K₂O) and not less than 8% magnesium oxide (MgO) in the form of water-soluble salts, with a maximum chlorine content of 3%.

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

1.5

Amount of magnesium oxide soluble in water

0.9

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine where this is lower than 3%

0.2

Kieserite with potassium sulphate

In addition usual trading names may be given

Product obtained from Kieserite with potassium sulphate added and containing not less than 6% water-soluble potassium oxide (K₂O) and not less than 8% magnesium oxide (MgO) in the form of water-soluble salts, where the two together are not less than 20%, with a maximum chlorine content of 3%.

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

1.5

Amount of magnesium oxide soluble in water

0.9

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine where this is lower than 3%

0.2

3(b)

Nitrate of potash

Potassium nitrate for fertilising purposes.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.5

Amount of total potassium oxide

2.0

Potassic basic slag

A mixture of basic slag and muriate or sulphate of potash containing not less than 5% total phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) (soluble in mineral acids) and not less than 5% total potassium oxide (K₂O), at least 75% of the declared total phosphorus pentoxide being soluble in 2% citric acid.

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

1.0

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% citric acid

1.0

Amount of total potassium oxide

1.0 (for declarations up to and including 15% K₂O)

2.0 (for declarations exceeding 15% K₂O)

Amount of slag as a percentage by weight that will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.5mm

5.0% of amount stated

Potassic nitrate of soda

A mixture of sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate for fertilising purposes.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.5

Chilean potash nitrate

Amount of total potassium oxide

0.8

3(c)

Straight potassic fertilisers named in accordance with Regulation 4(3)1002

Any straight potassic fertiliser not otherwise specified in this table.

Amount of total potassium oxide

1.0

3(d)

Potassic fertiliser

In addition the source material shall be indicated in parentheses in descending order of nutrient contribution

Product obtained by mixing or blending two or more of the fertilisers listed in Groups 3(a), 3(b) and 3(c) of Section A of this table.

Amount of total potassium oxide

0.5 (for declarations up to and including 10% K₂O)

0.8 (for declarations exceeding 10% and up to and including 15% K₂O)

1.1 (for declarations exceeding 15% K₂O)

4(a)

Castor meal

The residue which is obtained by the removal of oil from commercially pure castor seed.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.5

Dried blood

Blood which has been dried, to which no other matter has been added, and which is used for fertilising purposes, containing not less than 11% total nitrogen.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.5

Hoofs

The product obtained by crushing or grinding hoof, to which no other matter has been added, containing not less than 12% total nitrogen.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.5

Hoofs and horns

A mixture of hoof and horn, crushed or ground, to which no other matter has been added, containing not less than 12% total nitrogen.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.5

Horns

The product obtained by crushing or grinding horn, to which no other matter has been added, containing not less than 12% total nitrogen.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.5

Oilseed fertiliser

Product obtained by the removal of oil from seeds not otherwise specified in this table (excluding mowrah meal) and used for fertilising purposes.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.5

4(b)

Rape meal

The residue which is obtained by the removal of oil from commercially pure rape seed.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.5

Precipitated bone phosphate

An insoluble calcium phosphate prepared by treating commercially pure bone with acid and precipitation of phosphate from the solution.

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in citric acid

1.0

Dicalcium bone phosphate

4(c)

Bone meal

Commercially pure bone, raw or degreased, which has been ground or crushed, of which not less than 90% will pass through a sieve of 6.7mm square apertures.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.5

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

1.5

Fish guano

Product obtained by drying and grinding or otherwise treating fish or fish waste, to which no other matter has been added.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.5

Fish manure

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

1.0

Meat and bone meal

The product of drying and grinding or otherwise treating bone, flesh, fibre and other slaughterhouse residues, to which no other matter has been added.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.5

Meat meal

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

1.0

Meat and bone tankage

Carcase meal

Raw guano

The excrement and remains of any birds, except poultry, containing both nitrogen and phosphorus, prepared for use by screening where necessary, to which no addition has been made.

Amount of total nitrogen

20.0% of amount stated (with a minimum of 0.25 and a maximum of 1.5)

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

10.0% of amount stated (with a maximum of 2.0)

Amount of total potassium oxide

20.0% of amount stated

Shoddy manure

Waste of wool, or of wool mixed with fibrous materials such as are associated with wool in the textile industries including cotton and similar non-wool materials, to which no other matter has been added, the fibre content of which contains not less than 50% of wool by weight.

None

None

Wool waste

Wool combings

Wool manure

Flock dust

Steamed bone flour

Commercially pure bone, degreased and ground or crushed, from which the nitrogen has been partly or wholly removed by steam, of which not less than 75% will pass through a British Standard Test Sieve No. 16.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.5

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

1.0

Steamed bone meal

Commercially pure bone, degreased and ground or crushed, from which the nitrogen has been partly or wholly removed by steam, of which not less than 90% will pass through a sieve of 6.7mm square aperture.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.5

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

1.0

5(a)

Ground burnt lime

Commercial calcium oxide containing not more than 27% magnesium as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 6.3mm.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Kibbled burnt lime

Commercial calcium oxide containing not more than 27% magnesium as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 45mm.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Burnt lime

Commercial calcium oxide containing not more than 27% magnesium as MgO.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Magnesian ground burnt lime

Commercial oxide obtained from magnesian limestone containing more than 27% magnesium expressed as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 6.3mm.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Magnesian kibbled burnt lime

Commercial oxide obtained from magnesian limestone containing more than 27% magnesium expressed as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 45mm.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Magnesian burnt lime

Commercial oxide obtained from magnesian limestone containing more than 27% magnesium as MgO.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Chalk

Cretaceous limestone.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Ground chalk

Cretaceous limestone of which 98% will pass through a sieve of 6.3mm.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Screened chalk

Cretaceous limestone of which 98% will pass through a sieve of 45mm.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Hydrated lime

Product obtained by slaking burnt lime or magnesian burnt lime of which not less than 95% will pass through a 150 micron sieve.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Ground limestone

Sedimentary rock consisting largely of calcium carbonate and containing not more than 15% of magnesium expressed as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 5mm, not less than 95% will pass through a sieve of 3.35mm and not less than 40% will pass through a 150 micron sieve.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a 150 micron sieve

>5.0% of amount stated

Screened limestone

Sedimentary rock consisting largely of calcium carbonate and containing not more than 15% of magnesium expressed as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 5mm, not less than 95% will pass through a sieve of 3.35mm and not less than 20% will pass through a 150 micron sieve.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Limestone dust

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a 150 micron sieve

5.0% of amount stated

Coarse screened limestone

Sedimentary rock consisting largely of calcium carbonate and containing not more than 15% of magnesium expressed as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 5mm, not less than 90% will pass through a sieve of 3.35mm and not less than 15% will pass through a 150 micron sieve.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Coarse limestone dust

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a 150 micron sieve

5.0% of amount stated

Magnesian ground limestone

Sedimentary rock consisting largely of calcium and magnesium carbonates and containing not less than 15% of magnesium as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 5mm, not less than 95% will pass through a sieve of 3.35mm and not less than 40% will pass through a 150 micron sieve.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a 150 micron sieve

5.0% of amount stated

Magnesian screened limestone

Sedimentary rock consisting largely of calcium and magnesium carbonates and containing not less than 15% of magnesium as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 5mm, not less than 95% will pass through a sieve of 3.35mm and not less than 20% will pass through a 150 micron sieve.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a 150 micron sieve

5.0% of amount stated

Coarse magnesian screened limestone

Sedimentary rock consisting largely of calcium and magnesium carbonates and containing not less than 15% of magnesium as MgO and of which 100% will pass through a sieve of 5mm, not less than 90% will pass through a sieve of 3.35mm and not less than 15% will pass through a 150 micron sieve.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Coarse magnesian limestone dust

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a 150 micron sieve

5.0% of amount stated

Pulverised shells

Pulverised calcareous sea shells of which 100% will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 6.3mm.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Shell sand

Calcareous sea sand of which 100% will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 6.3mm.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Mixed lime

A product resulting from mixing two or more forms of liming material specified in this schedule not being materials for which there is no minimum standard laid down in column 3 of this schedule or material produced during the manufacture of commercial burnt lime or hydrated lime.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 6.3mm

5.0% of amount stated

Furnace slag

The unamended by-product of iron manufacture which has been reduced in size so that 100% will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 5mm, not less than 95% will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 3.35mm, and not less than 40% will pass through a 150 micron sieve.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a 150 micron sieve

5.0% of amount stated

5(b)

Liming material named in accordance with Regulation 4(3)1003

Any liming material not otherwise specified in Group 5(a) of Section A of this table and not injurious to plants or soil.

Neutralising value

5.0% of amount stated

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 5mm

5.0%of amount stated

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a sieve with a mesh of 3.35mm

5.0% of amount stated

Amount of material as a percentage by weight that will pass through a 150 micron sieve

5.0% of amount stated

1

NPK fertiliser

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

P₂O₅ 1.1

P₂O₅ 0.5

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

K₂O 1.1

N 1.9

+P₂O₅ 1.9

+K₂O 1.9

K₂O 0.5

Cl 0.2

NPK fertiliser containing aluminium-calcium phosphate

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

The sum of the three nutrients must be not less than 20% by weight. At least 75% of the declared phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids must be soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate (Joule). The product must not contain basic slag, Thomas Phosphate, Thomas slag, calcined phosphate, soft ground rock phosphate or partially solubilised rock phosphate, and not less than 90% of the aluminium-calcium phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

P₂O₅ 1.1

P₂O₅ 0.5

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids (after deduction of the amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water)

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

Potassium Oxide (K₂O)

K₂ 1.1

K₂O 0.5

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

N 1.9

+P₂O₅ 1.9

+K₂O 1.9

Cl 0.2

Where the chlorine content is not greater than 2% the statement “low in chlorine” may be made

NPK fertiliser containing soft ground rock phosphate

NPK fertiliser containing partially solubilised rock phosphate

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

P₂O₅ 1.1

P₂O₅ 0.5

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble only in mineral acids

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

K₂O 0.5

K₂O 1.1

N 1.9

+p₂O₅ 1.9

+K₂O 1.9

Cl 0.2

NPK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient, aluminium-calcium phosphate only)

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

The sum of the three nutrients must be not less than 20% by weight. At least 75% of the declared phsophorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids must be soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate (Joule). The product must not contain any phosphate material other than aluminium-calcium phosphate and not less than 90% of the aluminium-calcium phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

P₂O₅ 1.1

P₂O₅ 0.5

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

K₂O 1.1

N 1.9

+P₂O₅ 1.9

+K₂O 1.9

K₂O 0.5

Cl 0.2

NPK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient, calcined phosphate only)

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

P₂O₅ 1.1

P₂O₅ 0.5

K₂O 1.1

N 1.9

+P₂ 1.9

+K₂O 1.9

K₂O 0.5

Cl 0.2

NPK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient, soft ground rock phosphate only)

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

P₂O₅ 1.1

P₂O₅ 0.5

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% formic acid

As set out in parabraph 7(a) of this Schedule

K₂O 1.1

N 1.9

+P₂ 1.9

+K₂O 1.9

K₂O 0.5

Cl 0.2

NPK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient: basic slag only)

NPK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient; Thomas phosphate only)

NPK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient; Thomas slag only)

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

P₂O₅ 1.1

P₂O₅ 0.5

K₂O 1.1

N 1.9

+P₂ 1.9

+K₂O 1.9

K₂O 0.5

Cl 0.2

2

NP fertiliser

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

P₂O₅ 1.1

P₂O₅ 0.5

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

N 1.5

+P₂O₅ 1.5

NP fertiliser containing aluminium-calcium phosphate

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

P₂O₅ 1.1

P₂O₅ 0.5

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids (after deduction of the amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

N 1.5

+P₂O₅ 1.5

NP fertiliser containing soft ground rock phosphate

NP fertiliser containing partially solubilised rock phosphate

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

P₂O₅ 1.1

P₂O₅ 0.5

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble only in mineral acids

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this schedule

N 1.5

+P₂O₅ 1.5

NP fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient: aluminium-calcium phosphate only)

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

P₂O₅ 1.1

P₂O₅ 0.5

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this schedule

N 1.5

+P₂O₅ 1.5

NP fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient: calcined phosphate only)

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

P₂O₅ 1.1

N 1.5

+P₂O₅ 1.5

P₂O₅ 0.5

NP fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient: soft ground rock phosphate only)

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

P₂O₅ 1.1

P₂O₅ 0.5

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% formic acid

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this schedule

N 1.5

+P₂O₅ 1.5

NP fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient basic slag only)

NP fertiliser (Phosphorus ingredient: Thomas phosphate only)

NP fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient; Thomas slag only)

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

P₂O₅ 1.1

N 1.5

+P₂O₅ 1.5

P₂O₅ 0.5

3

NK fertiliser

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

K₂O 1.1

N 1.5

+K₂O 1.5

K₂O 0.5

Cl 0.2

4

PK fertiliser

P₂O₅ 1.1

P₂O₅ 0.5

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

K₂O 1.1

P₂O₅ 1.5

+K₂O 1.5

K₂O 0.5

Cl 0.2

PK fertiliser containing aluminium calcium phosphate

P₂O₅ 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

P₂O₅ 0.5

K₂O 1.1

P₂O₅ 1.5

+K₂O 1.5

K₂O 0.5

Cl 0.2

PK fertiliser containing soft ground rock phosphate

P₂O₅ 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

P₂O₅ 0.5

PK fertiliser containing partially sulubilised rock phosphate

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. Neither product must contain basic slag, Thomas phosphate, Thomas slag, calcined phosphate or aluminium-calcium phosphate. Not less than 90% of the soft ground rock phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.063 mm, and not less than 90% of the partially solubilised rock phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

K₂O 1.1

P₂O₅ 1.5

+K₂O 1.5

K₂O 0.5

Cl 0.2

PK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient; aluminium-calcium phosphate only)

P₂O₅ 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

K₂O 1.1

P₂O₅ 1.5

+K₂O 1.5

Cl 0.2

P₂O₅ 0.5

K₂O 0.5

PK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient; calcined phosphate only)

P₂O₅ 1.1

K₂O 1.1

P₂O₅ 1.5

+K₂O 1.5

Cl 0.2

P₂O₅ 0.5

K₂O 0.5

PK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient: soft ground rock phosphate only)

P₂O₅ 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

K₂O 1.1

P₂O₅ 1.5

+K₂O 1.5

Cl 0.2

P₂O₅ 0.5

K₂O 0.5

PK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient: basic slag only)

PK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient: Thomas phosphate only)

PK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient: Thomas slag only)

P₂O₅ 1.1

K₂O 1.1

P₂O₅ 1.5

+K₂O 1.5

Cl 0.2

P₂O₅ 0.5

K₂O 0.5

5

Compound fertiliser

Product not otherwise specified in this Section of this table, obtained by mixing or blending materials to provide either two or three of the major nutrients nitrogen (N), phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) and potassium oxide (K₂O). Excluded are any materials sold or offered for sale for improving soil structure or as growing media, which contain less than 1% each of these nutrients.

At least one of the nutrients must be derived from a material mentioned in the second column of Section A of this table.

N.   0.5 (for declarations below 3.5% N)

  1.1 (for declarations 3.5% N and above)

As set out in paragraph 7(b) of this Schedule

P₂O₅ (for declarations below 5,.5% P₂P₅)

  1.1 (for declarations 5,5% P₂O₅ and above)

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

6

Compound fertilisers not containing any material mentioned in the second column of Section A of this table*

Products not otherwise specified in this Section of this table, including those products obtained by mixing or blending materials to provide either two or three of the major nutrients nitrogen (N), phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) and potassium oxide (K₂O). Excluded are any materials sold or offered for sale for improving soil structure or as growing media, which contain less than 1% each of these nutrients. None of the nutrients must be derived from a material mentioned in the second column of Section A of this table.

K₂ (for declarations bewlo 5.5% K₂O)

  1.1 (for declarations 5.5% K₂O and above)

N+P₂O₅ 1.5 for products containing two nutrients only

N+K₂O 1.5 for products containing two nutrients only

P₂O₅+K₂O 1.5 for products containing two nutrients only

N 1.9

+P₂O₅ 1.9

+K₂O 1.9

1(a)

Nitrogen fertiliser solution

Product obtained chemically and by dissolution in water, in a form stable at atmospheric pressure, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight not less than 15% nitrogen (N). Nitrogen to be expressed as total nitrogen or, if there is only one form, nitric nitrogen or ammoniacal nitrogen or ureic nitrogen. The maximum biuret content to be ureic N × 0.026

0.6

Ammonium nitrate-urea fertiliser solution

Product obtained chemically and by dissolution in water, with ammonium nitrate and urea as essential ingredients, containing by weight not less than 26% nitrogen (N). Nitrogen expressed as total nitrogen, where the ureic nitrogen accounts for about half of the nitrogen present. The maximum biuret content to be 0.5%

0.6

Calcium nitrate solution (may be followed by one of the following indications:

• for foliar application

• for making nutrient solutions

• for ferti-irrigation)

Product obtained by dissolving calcium nitrate in water and containing not less than 8% nitrogen (N). Nitrogen expressed as nitric nitrogen with a maximum 1% ammoniacal nitrogen.

0.6

Amount of calcium, where a use is stipulated (see column 1)

One quarter, up to a limit of 0.9%

1(b)

Aqueous ammonia

Solution containing ammonia gas dissolved in water, containing not less than 15% ammoniacal nitrogen(N).

Amount of ammoniacal nitrogen

0.3

1(c)

Straight nitrogenous fluid fertilisers named in accordance with regulation 4(3)*

Any straight nitrogenous fluid fertiliser not otherwise specified in this table.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.8

1(d)

Nitrogenous fluid fertiliser

Product obtained by mixing or blending two or more of the fertilisers listed in Groups 1(a), 1(b) and 1(c) of Section C of this table.

Amount of total nitrogen

0.5 (for declarations up to and including 10% N)

0.8 (for declarations exceeding 10% N and up to and including 15% N)

1.1 (for declarations exceeding 15% N)

In addition the source materials shall be indicated in parentheses in descending order of nutrient contribution

Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

As set out in paragraph 7(b) of this schedule

1(e)

Straight Phosphatic fluid fertilixsers named in accordance with regulation 4(3)*

Straight Phosphatic fluid fertiliser.

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

0.9

1(f)

Phosphatic fluid fertiliser

Product obtained by mixing or blending two or more of the fertilisers at Group 1(e).

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

0.5 (for declarations up to and including 10% P₂O₅)

0.8 (for declarations exceeding 10% P₂O₅ and up to and including 15% P₂O₅)

1.1 (for declarations exceeding 15% P₂O₅)

In addition the source materials shall be indicated in parentheses in descending order of nutrient contribution

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% formic acid

0.8

1(g)

Straight potassic fluid fertilisers named in accordance with Regulation 4(3)*

Straight potassic fluid fertiliser.

Amount of total potassium oxide

1.0

1(h)

Potassic fluid fertiliser

In addition the source materials shall be indicated in parentheses in descending order of nutrient contribution

Product obtained by mixing or blending two or more of the fertilisers at Group 1(g).

Amount of total potassium oxide

0.5 (for declarations up to and including 10% K₂O)

0.8 (for declarations up to and including 10% K₂O)

1.1 (for declarations exceeding 15&:percnt; K₂O)

2

NPK fertiliser solution

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

P₂O₅ 1.1

K₂O 1.1

N + P₂O₅ + K₂O 1.9

Cl 0.2

N 0.5

P₂O₅ 0.5

K₂O 0.5

NPK fertiliser suspension

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

P₂O₅ 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

K₂O 1.1

N 1.9

+P₂O₅ 1.9

+K₂O 1.9

Cl 0.2

N 0.5

P₂O₅ 0.5

K₂O 0.5

NP fertiliser solution

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

P₂O₅ 1.1

N 1.5

+P₂O₅ 1.5

N 0.5

P₂O₅ 0.5

NP fertiliser suspension

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

The maximum biuret content is ureic N × 0.026.

Where phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water is equal to or greater than 2%, amount of:

The fertiliser may not contain Thomas slag, aluminium calcium phosphate, calcined phosphates, partially solubilised phosphate or natural phosphates.

P₂O₅ 1.1

N 1.5

+P₂O₅ 1.5

P₂O₅ 0.5

NK fertiliser solution

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

K₂O 1.1

N 1.5

+K₂O 1.5

N 0.5

K₂O   0.5

Cl 0.2

NK fertiliser suspension

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

K₂O 1.1

N 1.5

+K₂O 1.5

K₂O 0.5

Cl 0.2

PK fertiliser solution

P₂O₅  1.1

K₂O   1.1

P₂O₅ 1.5

+K₂O 1.5

Cl 0.2

P₂O₅ 0.5

K₂O 0.5

PK fertiliser suspension

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

P₂O₅ 1.1

K₂O 1.1

P₂O₅ 1.5

+K₂O 1.5

Cl 0.2

P₂O₅ 0.5

K₂O 0.5

3

Compound fluid fertiliser

Products not otherwise specified in this Section of this table, obtained by mixing or blending materials to provide either two or three of the major nutrients nitrogen (N), phosporus pentoxide (P₂O₅) and potassium oxide (K₂O). Excluded are any materials sold or offered for sale for improving soil structure or as growing media, which contain less than 1% of each of these nutrients. At least one of these nutrients must be derived from a material in the second column of Group 1 of Section C of this table.

N   0.5 (for declarations below 3.5% N)

N   1.1 (for declarations 3.5% N and above)

As set out in paragraph 7(b) of this Schedule

P₂O₅  0.5 (for declarations below 5.5% P₂O₅)

P₂O₅  1.1 (for declarations 5.5% P₂O₅ and above

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule

4

Compound fluid fertiliser not containing any material mentioned in the second column of Group 1 of Section C of this table*

Products not otherwise specified in this Section of this table, including those products obtained by mixing or blending materials to provide either two or three of the major nutrients nitrogen (N), phosphorus pentoxide (P₂O₅) and potassium oxide (K₂O). Excluded are any materials sold or offered for sale for improving soil structure or as growing media, which contain less than 1% of these nutrients.

K₂O   0.5 (for declarations below 5.5% K₂O)

K₂O   1.1 (for declarations 5.5% K₂O and above)

N + P₂O₅  1.5 for products containing two nutrients only

N + K₂O   1.5 for products containing two nutrients only

P₂O₅+K₂O 1.5 for products containing two nutrients only

None of the nutrients may be derived from a material mentioned in the second column of Group 1 of this Section of this table.

N 1.9

+P₂O₅ 1.9

+k₂O 1.9

1 BORON

Boric acid

In addition usual trading name may be given

Product obtained by the action of an acid on a borate and containing not less than 14% boron soluble in water.

Amount of boron soluble in water

0.4

Sodium borate

In addition usual trading name may be given

Product obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient a sodium borate and containing not less than 10% boron soluble in water.

Amound of boron soluble in water

0.4

Calcium borate

In addition usual trading name may be given

Product obtained partly from colemanite or pandermite having as its essential ingredient calcium borate of which at least 98% will pass through a 0.063 mm sieve. Containing not less than 7% boron.

Amount of total boron

0.4

Boron ethanol amine

Product obtained from the reaction of boric acid with an ethanol amine and containing not less than 8% boron soluble in water.

Amount of boron soluble in water

0.4

Borated fertiliser in solution or suspension

Product obtained by dissolution or suspension in water of one or more of the following: boric acid, sodium borante, boron ethanol amine and containing not less than 2% boron soluble in water.

Amount of boron soluble in water

0.4

COBALT

Cobalt salt

The designation must include the name of the combined mineral anion

Product obtain chemically and having as its essential ingredient a mineral salt of cobalt and containing not less than 19% cobalt soluble in water.

Amount of cobalt soluble in water

0.4

Cobalt chelate

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by combining cobalt chemically with a chelating agent and containing not less than 2% cobalt soluble in water of which at least 80% has been chelated.

Amount of cobalt soluble in water

Amount of chelated cobalt

0.4

0.25

Solution of cobalt fertiliser

In addition the designation must include the name of the mineral anion and/or the nature of the chelating agent

Product obtained by dissolving cobalt salt and/or cobalt chelate in water and containing not less than 2% cobalt soluble in water.

Amount of cobalt soluble in water

Amount of chelated cobalt

0.4

0.4

COPPER

Copper salt

In addition the designation must include the name of the combined anion

Product obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient a mineral salt of copper and containing not less than 20% copper soluble in water.

Amount of copper soluble in water

0.4

Copper oxide

Product obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient copper oxide of which 98% will pass through a 0.063 mm sieve and containing not less than 70% total copper.

Amount of total copper

0.4

Copper hydroxide

Product obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient copper hydroxide of which 98% will pass through a 0.063 mm sieve and containing not less than 45% total copper.

Amount of total copper

0.4

Copper chelate

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by combining copper chemically with a chelating agent and containing not less than 9% copper soluble in water of which at least 80% has been chelated.

Amount of copper soluble in water

Amount of chelated copper

0.4

0.4

Copper-based fertiliser

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by mixing copper salt, copper oxide, copper hydroxide or copper chelate of which at least 98% will pass through a 0.063 mm sieve and containing not less than 5% total copper.

Amount of total copper

Amount of copper, soluble in water if this accounts for at least one-quarter of the total copper

Amount of chelated copper

0.4

Copper fertiliser solution

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by dissolving copper salt and/or copper chelate and containing not less than 3% copper soluble in water.

Amount of copper soluble in water

Amount of chelated copper

0.4

0.4

IRON

Iron salt

In addition the designation must include the name of the combined anion

Product obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient a ferrous salt (Fe II) and containing not less than 12% iron soluble in water.

Amount of iron soluble in water

0.4

Iron chelate

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by combining iron chemically with a chelating agent and containing not less than 5% iron soluble in water of which at least 80% has been chelated.

Amount of iron soluble in water

Amount of chelated iron

0.4

0.4

Iron fertiliser solution

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by dissolving iron salt and/or iron chelate in water and containing not less than 2% iron soluble in water.

Amount of iron soluble in water

Amount of chelated iron

0.4

0.4

MANGANESE

Manganese salt

In addition the designation must include the name of the combined anion

Product obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient a mineral salt of manganese (II) and containing not less than 17% manganese soluble in water.

Amount of manganese soluble in wter

0.4

Manganese chelate

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by combining manganese chemically with a chelating agent and containing not less than 5% manganese soluble in water of which at least 80% has been chelated.

Amount of manganese soluble in water

Amount of chelated manganese

0.4

0.4

Manganese oxide

Product obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredients manganese oxides of which at least 80% will pass through a 0.063 mm sieve and containing not less than 40% total manganese.

Amount of total manganese

0.4

Manganese-based fertiliser

Product obtained by mixing manganese salt and manganese oxide and containing not less than 17% total manganese.

Amount of total manganese

Amount of manganese soluble in water if this accounts for at least one-quarter of the total manganese

0.4

Fertiliser in manganese based solution

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by dissolving manganese salt and/or manganese chelate in water and containing not less than 3% manganese soluble in water.

Amount of manganese soluble in water

Amount of chelated manganese

0.4

0.4

MOLYBDENUM

Sodium molybdate

Product obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient sodium mobybdate and containing not less than 35% molybdenum soluble in water.

Amount of molybdenum soluble in water

0.4

Ammonium molybdate

Product obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient ammonium molybdate and containing not less than 50% molybdenum soluble in water.

Amount of molybdenum soluble in water

0.4

Molybdenum-based fertiliser

Product obtained by mixing sodium molybdate and ammonium molybdate and containing not less than 35% molybdenum soluble in water.

Amount of molybdenum soluble in water

0.4

Molybdenum fertiliser in solution

Product obtained by dissolving sodium molybdate and or ammonium molybdate in water and 5% molybdenum soluble in water.

Amount of molybdenum soluble in water

0.4

ZINC

Zinc salt

In addition th designation must include the name of the combined anion

Product obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient a mineral salt of zinc and containing not less than 15% zinc soluble in water.

Amount of zinc soluble in water

0.4

Zinc chelate

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by combining zinc chemically with a chelating agent and containing not less than 5% zinc soluble in water.

Amount of zinc soluble in water

Amount of chelated zinc

0.4

0.4

Zinc oxide

Product obtained chemically and having as its essential ingredient zinc oxide and containing not less than 70% total zinc.

Amount of total zinc

0.4

Zinc based fertiliser

Product derived from zinc salt and zinc chelate containing not less than 30% total zinc.

Amount of total zinc

Amount of zinc soluble in water if this accounts for at least one-quarter of the total zinc

0.4

Zinc based solution

In addition the nature of the chelating agent should be included

Product obtained by dissolving zinc salt and/or zinc chelae in water. Contains not less than 3% zinc soluble in water.

Amount of zinc soluble in water

Amount of chelated zinc

0.4

0.4

2

Mixture of trace elements

Product of two or more of the products listed in (1) above. Contains not less than 5% of trace elements when a solid and 2% when a liquid. Contains not less than this following for each trace element declared:

Amount of total trace element

Amount of trace element soluble in water, where this accounts for at least one half of the total content

Amount of chelated trace element

0.4

Calcium sulphate

In addition usual trading names may be given

Product of natural or industrial origin containing as its essential ingredient calcium sulphate at various degrees of hydration, containing by weight:

1. 1

   Not less than 25% calcium oxide

2. 2

   Not less than 35% sulphur trioxide

Calcium and sulphur are expressed as total calcium oxide and sulphur trioxide.

Not less than 80% of the calcium sulphate should be able to pass through a 2 mm sieve.

Not less than 99% of the calcium sulphate should be able to pass through a 10 mm sieve.

Amount of total sulphur trioxide

0.9

Optional declaration

Amount of calcium oxide

0.9

Calcium chloride solution

Calcium chloride solution of industrial origin, containing not less than 12% calcium oxide.

Amount of calcium oxide

0.9

Calcium is expressed as calcium oxide soluble in water.

Optional declaration

for plant spraying

Elemental sulphur

Comparatively refined natural or industrial product containing not less than 98% sulphur (245% sulphur trioxide).

Sulphur is expressed as total sulphur trioxide.

Amount of total sulphur trioxide

0.9

Kieserite

In addition usual trading names may be given

Product of mineral origin containing monohydrated magnesium sulphate as its main component, containing by weight:

1. 1

   Not less than 24% magnesium oxide

2. 2

   Not less than 45% sulphur trioxide

Magnesium and sulphur expressed as magnesium oxide soluble in water and sulphur trioxide soluble in water.

Amount of magnesium oxide soluble in water

0.9

Optional declaration

Amount of sulphur trioxide soluble in water

0.9

Magnesium sulphate

In addition usual trading names may be given

Product containing heptahydrated magnesium sulphate as its main component and containing by weight:

1. 1

   Not less than 15% magnesium oxide

2. 2

   Not less than 28% sulphur trioxide

Magnesium and sulphur are expressed as magnesium oxide soluble in water and sulphur trioxide.

Amount of magnesium oxide soluble in water

0.9

Optional declaration

Amount of sulphur trioxide soluble in water

0.9

Magnesium chloride solution

Product obtained by dissolving magnesium chloride of industrial origin and containing by weight:

1. 1

   Not less than 13% magnesium oxide

2. 2

   Not more than 3% calcium oxide

Amount of magnesium oxide

0.9