ASTM C0706-19 - Standard Specification for Limestone for Animal Feed Use
Standard Specification for Limestone for Animal Feed Use
| Standard number: | ASTM C0706-19 |
| Released: | 01.12.2019 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 2 |
| Section: | 04.01 |
| Keywords: | animal; feed; limestone; mineral; supplement; |
1.1 This specification covers limestone supplied for use as a mineral supplement in animal feeds.
Note 1: The 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 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard, except for sieve frames which are given in inch-pound units in accordance with Specification E11.
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.