Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-27-1-.05 - Calcium Carbonate Equivalents

(1) Certain liming materials shall be labeled to show their calcium carbonate equivalent (CCE) as follows:

(a) Burnt Lime - not less than 40 percent.

(b) Hydrated Lime - not less than 110 percent.

(c) Other Solid Liming Materials - not less than 85 percent.

(d) Liquid or Suspension Materials - not less than 45 percent.

(2) Marl and industrial by-products when used for neutralizing value may vary in their composition and shall not be subject to a minimum calcium carbonate equivalent (CCE) but must be labeled to show the minimum calcium carbonate contained in the product.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-27-1-.05

O.C.G.A. Secs. 2-12-45, 2-12-49.

Original Rule entitled "Calcium Carbonate Equivalents" adopted. F. Aug. 23, 1996; eff. Sept. 12, 1996.