Liming materials - Determination of the dust content of granular liming materials before and after simulated handling conditions

This document specifies a method for the determination of the amount of dust in granulated liming materials, both before and after simulated handling conditions.
This method applies to all granulated and screened liming materials.

Calcium-/Magnesium-Bodenverbesserungsmittel - Bestimmung des Staubanteils von granulatförmigen Calcium-/Magnesium-Bodenverbesserungsmitteln vor und nach simulierten Behandlungsbedingungen

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Magnesium Bodenverbesserungsmitteln vor und nach simulierten Behandlungsbedingungen fest.
Das Verfahren ist auf alle granulierten und umhüllten Calcium /Magnesium Bodenverbesserungsmittel anwendbar.

Amendements minéraux basiques - Détermination de la teneur en fines des amendements minéraux basiques granulés avant et après simulation des conditions de manipulation

Le présent document spécifie une méthode de détermination de la teneur en fines des amendements minéraux basiques granulés avant et après simulation des conditions de manipulation.
Cette méthode s’applique à tous les amendements minéraux basiques granulés ou criblés.

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General Information

Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
19-Sep-2011
Publication Date
23-Jan-2012
Technical Committee
KAT - Soil quality
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
20-Jan-2012
Due Date
26-Mar-2012
Completion Date
24-Jan-2012

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Overview

SIST-TS CEN/TS 16305:2012 is a technical specification designed to standardize the method for determining the dust content in granular liming materials, both before and after simulated handling conditions. Applicable to all granulated and screened liming materials, this European standard is essential for manufacturers, testing laboratories, and quality control teams within the fertilizer and soil improver industries. It ensures reliable measurement of dust production, which is a key indicator of product stability, quality, and safety during transport, storage, and application.

Key Topics

  • Dust Content Measurement: The standard establishes precise procedures to determine the amount of dust (particles below 1 mm) present in granular liming materials, using mechanical sieving methods both before and after simulated mechanical abrasion.
  • Simulated Handling Conditions: A mechanical rotating device (MRD) is used to replicate typical handling processes, providing a reproducible simulation of conditions that liming materials experience during storage and transit.
  • Quality Assurance: By differentiating between pre-existing dust and dust generated by handling, the method provides clear data on the physical durability and consistency of liming products.
  • Reporting Requirements: The specification details the essential information to be included in test reports, promoting transparency and traceability in product quality documentation.

Applications

  • Fertilizer Production and Quality Control: Producers and processors of liming materials use this standard to routinely assess the dust content, ensuring compliance with product specifications and minimizing losses or health risks during handling.
  • Regulatory Compliance: By following this standardized method, organizations can demonstrate adherence to regional and European regulatory requirements regarding fertilizer and soil improver quality.
  • Product Development: Researchers and engineers rely on the repeatable protocols of CEN/TS 16305:2012 to compare the dusting tendencies of different formulations or granulation processes, thereby optimizing product performance.
  • Environmental and Occupational Health: Measuring and controlling dust is vital for protecting operators’ health and minimizing environmental emissions during fertilizer distribution and application.

Related Standards

The following standards are directly referenced or are relevant for users applying SIST-TS CEN/TS 16305:2012:

  • EN 1235: Solid fertilizers - Test sieving methods for determining particle size distributions.
  • EN 1482-2: Fertilizers and liming materials - Sampling and sample preparation - Part 2: Sample preparation guidelines.
  • EN 12944-3: Fertilizers and liming materials - Vocabulary - Terms relating specifically to liming materials.
  • ISO 565 & ISO 3310-1: Standards defining the technical requirements and dimensions for test sieves used in dust content determination.
  • EN 1482-1: Fertilizers and liming materials - Sampling and sample preparation - Part 1: Sampling methods (recommended for correct sampling before testing).

Practical Value

By implementing SIST-TS CEN/TS 16305:2012, organizations in the fertilizer and soil amendment sectors benefit from:

  • Consistent Product Quality: Uniform measurement methods support quality benchmarking across batches and suppliers.
  • Reduced Dust-Related Problems: Identifying high-dusting materials early helps minimize handling issues, environmental concerns, and health risks.
  • Market Confidence: Compliance with recognized standards strengthens customer trust and facilitates market access, particularly within the European Union.

This standard is an essential reference for anyone involved in the production, testing, or regulation of liming materials, supporting both operational efficiency and regulatory alignment in the fertilizer industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

SIST-TS CEN/TS 16305:2012 is a technical specification published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Liming materials - Determination of the dust content of granular liming materials before and after simulated handling conditions". This standard covers: This document specifies a method for the determination of the amount of dust in granulated liming materials, both before and after simulated handling conditions. This method applies to all granulated and screened liming materials.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the amount of dust in granulated liming materials, both before and after simulated handling conditions. This method applies to all granulated and screened liming materials.

SIST-TS CEN/TS 16305:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 65.080 - Fertilizers. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST-TS CEN/TS 16305:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 1235:1998, SIST EN 1482-2:2025, SIST EN 15316-4-5:2007, SIST EN 565:2017, SIST EN 12944-3:2002, SIST EN ISO 8029:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Standards Content (Sample)


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Liming materials - Determination of the dust content of granular liming materials before
and after simulated handling conditions
Calcium-/Magnesium-Bodenverbesserungsmittel - Bestimmung des Staubanteils von
granulatförmigen Calcium-/Magnesium-Bodenverbesserungsmitteln vor und nach
simulierten Behandlungsbedingungen
Amendements minéraux basiques - Détermination de la teneur en fines des
amendements minéraux basiques granulés avant et après simulation des conditions de
manipulation
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 16305:2012
ICS:
65.080 Gnojila Fertilizers
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
CEN/TS 16305
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
January 2012
ICS 65.080
English Version
Liming materials - Determination of the dust content of granular
liming materials before and after simulated handling conditions
Amendements minéraux basiques - Détermination de la Calcium-/Magnesium-Bodenverbesserungsmittel -
teneur en fines des amendements minéraux basiques Bestimmung des Staubanteils von granulatförmigen
granulés avant et après simulation des conditions de Calcium-/Magnesium-Bodenverbesserungsmitteln vor und
manipulation nach simulierten Behandlungsbedingungen
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 31 October 2011 for provisional application.

The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to submit their
comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.

CEN members are required to announce the existence of this CEN/TS in the same way as for an EN and to make the CEN/TS available
promptly at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in parallel to the CEN/TS)
until the final decision about the possible conversion of the CEN/TS into an EN is reached.

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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions .5
4 Principle .5
5 Apparatus .5
6 Sampling .7
7 Procedure .7
8 Expression of results .8
9 Test report . 10
Bibliography . 11

Foreword
This document (CEN/TS 16305:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 260 “Fertilizers
and liming materials”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Introduction
A standard method for the determination of the dust content of granulated liming materials is required to
indicate the stability and quality of the product and to simulate the dust produced during handling and storage.
A rotating device is used to simulate the abrasion caused by handling.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the amount of dust in granulated liming
materials, both before and after simulated handling conditions.
This method applies to all granulated and screened liming materials.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1235, Solid fertilizers — Test sieving (ISO 8397:1988, modified)
EN 1482-2, Fertilizers and liming materials — Sampling and sample preparation — Part 2: Sample
preparation
EN 12944-3:2001, Fertilizers and liming materials — Vocabulary — Part 3: Terms relating to liming materials
ISO 565, Test sieves — Metal wire cloth, perforated metal plate and electroformed sheet — Nominal sizes of
openings
ISO 3310-1, Test sieves — Technical requirements and testing — Part 1: Test sieves of metal wire cloth
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 12944-3:2001 apply.
NOTE For further definitions see EN 12944-1 and EN 12944-2.
4 Principle
Dry sieving of a granulated liming material using a mechanical sieve. Abrasion using a Mechanical Rotating
Device (MRD). Dry sieving of the product from the MRD using a mechanical sieve. Determination of the
content of dust (i. e. material below 1 mm) before and after abrasion.
5 Apparatus
5.1 Mechanical Rotating Device (MRD), accordi
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