ASTM C706-02
Historical Standard: ASTM C706-02 Standard Specification for Limestone for Animal Feed Use
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ASTM C706
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers limestone supplied for use as a mineral supplement in animal feeds.
Note 1The 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 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)
DOI: 10.1520/C0706-02
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