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SECTION B:COMPOUND FERTILISERS

GroupName of MaterialMeaningDeclarationsLimits of variation (absolute value in percnetage by weight, except where otherwise specified)
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
*

As determined by the Petermann method.

*

This is only an indication of how the material should be named and accordingly this form of words should not be used in the statutory statement.

1NPK fertiliser

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5);

3.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O).

The sum of the three nutrients must be not less than 20% by weight. The product must not contain basic slag, Thomas phosphate, Thomas slag, calcined phosphate, aluminium-calcium phosphate, soft ground rock phosphate, or partially solubilised rock phosphate.

The P2O5 content soluble only in mineral acids must not exceed 2%.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Where phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water is less than 2%, amount of:–

1.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate

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

1.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5

2.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule
Potassium oxide (K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

N1.9

+P2O51.9

+K2O1.9

K2O 0.5
Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

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

Cl 0.2
NPK fertiliser containing aluminium-calcium phosphate

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nigrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) of which at least 2% must be soluble in water, and at least 5% soluble in mineral acids; and

3.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O).

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

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.

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

P2O5 1.1

P2O5 0.5

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in waterAs 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 citrateAs set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule
Potassium Oxide (K2O)K2 1.1K2O 0.5
Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

N1.9

+P2O51.9

+K2O1.9

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

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

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nigrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) of which at least 2% should be soluble only in mineral acids, at least 5% soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water and at least 2.5% soluble in water;

3.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O).

The sum of the three nutrients must be not less than 20% 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.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

P2O5 1.1P2O5 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 acidsAs set out in paragraph 7(a) of this ScheduleK2O 0.5
Potassium Oxide (K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

N1.9

+p2O51.9

+K2O1.9

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

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

Cl 0.2
NPK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient, aluminium-calcium phosphate only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5);

3.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O)

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

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.

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5
Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrateAs set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule
Potassium Oxide (K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

N1.9

+P2O51.9

+K2O1.9

K2O 0.5
Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

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

Cl 0.2
NPK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient, calcined phosphate only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrient of animal or vegatable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less t;han 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5);

3.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O).

The sum of the three nutrients must be not less than 20% by weight. The product must not contain any phposphate material other than calcined phosphate. Not less than 75% of the calcined phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate*

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5
Potassium Oxide (K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

N1.9

+P21.9

+K2O1.9

K2O 0.5
Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

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

Cl 0.2
NPK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient, soft ground rock phosphate only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:—

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5);

3.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O).

The sum of the three nutrients must be not less than 20% by weight. At least 55% of the declared phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids must be soluble in 2% formic acid. The product must not contain any phosphate material other than soft ground rock 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.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5
Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% formic acidAs set out in parabraph 7(a) of this Schedule
Potassium Oxide (K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

N1.9

+P21.9

+K2O1.9

K2O 0.5
Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

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

Cl 0.2

NPK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient: basic slag only)

NPK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient; Thomas phosphate only)

NPK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient; Thomas slag only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5);

3.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O).

The sum of the three nutrients must be not less than 20% by weight. The product must not contain any phosphate material other than basic slag, Thomas phosphate or Thomas slag.

Not less than 75:% of the basic slag, Thomas phosphate or Thomas slag should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% citric acid

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5
Potassium Oxide (K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

N1.9

+P21.9

+K2O1.9

K2O 0.5
Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

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

Cl 0.2
2NP fertiliser

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5).

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. The product must not contain basic slag. Thomas phosphate, Thomas slag, calcined phosphate, aluminium-calcium phosphate, soft ground rock phosphate or partially solubilised rock phosphate.

The P2O5 content soluble only in mineral acids must not exceed 2%.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Where phosphorus pentixide soluble in water is less than 2%, amount of:–

1.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate.

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

1.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5

2.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

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

N1.5

+P2O51.5

NP fertiliser containing aluminium-calcium phosphate

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) of which at least 2% must be soluble in water, and at least 5% soluble in mineral acids.

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% 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.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

P2O5 1.1P2O5 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

N1.5

+P2O51.5

NP fertiliser containing soft ground rock phosphate

NP fertiliser containing partially solubilised rock phosphate

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) of which at least 2% should be soluble only in mineral acids, at least 5% soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water and at least 2.5% soluble in water.

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.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

P2O5 1.1P2O5 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

N1.5

+P2O51.5

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

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5).

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% 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 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.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate

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

N1.5

+P2O51.5

NP fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient: calcined phosphate only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5).

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. The product must not contain any phosphate material other than calcined phosphate. Not less than 75% of the calcined phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate*

P2O5 1.1

N1.5

+P2O51.5

P2O5 0.5
NP fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient: soft ground rock phosphate only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5).

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. At least 55% of the declared phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids must be soluble in 2% formic acid. The product must not contain anyh phosphate material other than soft ground rock 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.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% formic acid

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

N1.5

+P2O51.5

NP fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient basic slag only)

NP fertiliser (Phosphorus ingredient: Thomas phosphate only)

NP fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient; Thomas slag only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5).

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. The product must not contain any phosphate material other than basic slag, Thomas phosphate or Thomas slag. Not less than 75% of the basic slag, Thomas phosphate or Thomas slag should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% citric acid

P2O5 1.1

N1.5

+P2O51.5

P2O5 0.5
NP fertiliser

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrients of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 3% nitrogen (N);

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O).

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight.

Nitrogen (N)
EEC fertiliserOther than EEC fertiliser
Amount of total nitrogenAmount of total nitrogen
Amount, where equal to or greater than 1% by weight, of:–Amount of ureic nitrogen save that a declaration of 10% or less need not be made

N 1.1

As set out in paragraph 7 of this Schedule

N 0.5

1.  nitric nitrogen

2.  ammonical nitrogen

3.  ureic nitrogen

4.  cyanamide nitrogen

Potassium Oxide (K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

N1.5

+K2O1.5

K2O 0.5
Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

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

Cl 0.2
4PK fertiliser

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrient of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O)

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. The product must not contain basic slag, Thomas phosphate, Thomas slag, calcined phosphate, aluminium-calcium phosphate, soft ground rock phosphate, or partially solubilised rock phosphate.

The P2O5 content soluble only in mineral acids must not exceed 2%.

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Where phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water is less than 2%, amount of:–

1.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate

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

1.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water

P2O5 1.1P2O5 0.5

2.  Phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

As set out in paragraph 7(a) of this Schedule
Potassium Oxide(K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

P2O51.5

+K2O1.5

K2O 0.5
Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

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

Cl 0.2
PK fertiliser containing aluminium calcium phosphate

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrient of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) of which at least 2% must be soluble in water, and at least 5% soluble in mineral acids;

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O)

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% 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.

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

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

P2O5 1.1

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

P2O5 0.5
Potassium Oxide(K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

P2O51.5

+K2O1.5

K2O 0.5
Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

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

Cl 0.2
PK fertiliser containing soft ground rock phosphate

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrient of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) of which at least 2% whould be soluble only in mineral acids, at least 5% soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water and at least 2.5% soluble in water.

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O)

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

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

P2O5 1.1

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

P2O5 0.5
PK fertiliser containing partially sulubilised rock phosphateThe 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.
Potassium Oxide(K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

K2O 1.1

P2O51.5

+K2O1.5

K2O 0.5
Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

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

Cl 0.2
PK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient; aluminium-calcium phosphate only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrient of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O)

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% 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 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.

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citate

Potassium Oxide(K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

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

P2O5 1.1

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

K2O 1.1

P2O51.5

+K2O1.5

Cl 0.2

P2O5 0.5

K2O 0.5

PK fertiliser (Phosphate ingredient; calcined phosphate only)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrient of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O)

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. The product must not contain any phosphate material other than calcined phosphate. Not less than 75% of the calcined phosphate should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh or 0.160 mm.

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in alkaline ammonium citrate*

Potassium Oxide(K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

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

P2O5 1.1

K2O 1.1

P2O51.5

+K2O1.5

Cl 0.2

P2O5 0.5

K2O 0.5

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

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrient of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O)

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. At least 55% of the declared phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids must be soluble in 2% formic acid. The product must not contain any phosphate material other than soft ground rock 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.

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in mineral acids

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% formic acid

Potassium Oxide(K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

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

P2O5 1.1

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

K2O 1.1

P2O51.5

+K2O1.5

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)

Product obtained chemically or by blending, without addition of organic nutrient of animal or vegetable origin, containing by weight:–

1.  Not less than 5% phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)

2.  Not less than 5% potassium oxide (K2O)

The sum of the two nutrients must be not less than 18% by weight. The product must not contain any phosphate material other than basic slag, Thomas phosphate or Thomas slag. Not less than 75% of the basic slag, Thomas phosphate or Thomas slag should be able to pass through a sieve with a mesh of 0.160 mm.

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in 2% citric acid

Potassium Oxide(K2O)

Amount of potassium oxide soluble in water

Optional declarations

Amount of chlorine

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

P2O5 1.1

K2O 1.1

P2O51.5

+K2O1.5

Cl 0.2

P2O5 0.5

K2O 0.5

5Compound 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.

Nitrogen(N)

Amount of nitrogen

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

Phosporus Pentoxide (P2O5)

Amount of total phosphorus pentoxide

Amount of phosphorus pentoxide soluble in water

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

6Compound 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.
Potassium Oxide (K2O)

Amount of total potassium oxide

K2 (for declarations bewlo 5.5% K2O)

1.1 (for declarations 5.5% K2O and above)

N+P2O51.5for products containing two nutrients only

N+K2O1.5for products containing two nutrients only

P2O5+K2O1.5for products containing two nutrients only

N1.9

+P2O51.9

+K2O1.9

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