Calcium Cyanamide
A straight nitrogenous fertiliser under the Fertiliser Control Order, 1985.
Specification
As notified in the Order, line by line. Values are per cent by weight unless the line says otherwise.
| Parameter | Notified value | |
|---|---|---|
| (i) | Moisture per cent. by weight, maximum | 1.0 |
| (ii) | Total Nitrogen per cent. by weight, minimum | 19.5 |
| (iii) | Cyanamide nitrogen per cent. by weight, minimum | 15.0 |
| (iv) | Nitrate nitrogen per cent. by weight, maximum | 1.5 |
| (v) | Particle size — Not less than 90 per cent. of the material shall pass through 4 mm sieve and be retained on 1 mm IS sieve |
Requirements—Every importer who intends to import Calcium Cyanamide into the country shall be required to follow the following requirements:—
- (i) the importer shall print or cause to be printed on the bags containing fertilizers to the effect that the material is irritant to skin and eyes and the same shall be used by wearing hand gloves only;
- (ii) the importer shall pack or cause to be packed hand gloves for use of farmers along with each container;
- (iii) the importer shall provide or cause to be provided a leaflet indicating the following in the bags of fertilisers in which the material is packed:
- (i) Avoid contact of the product with skin;
- (ii) Wear protective clothing and gloves;
- (iii) Wash hands and exposed skin after work and before meal.
Tolerance: how far a sample may fall short of a declared value is set in Schedule I, Part B; see the tolerance limits.
Test methods (Schedule II, Part B): method 2: Moisture (oven dry method); method 3: Nitrogen (total, ammoniacal, nitrate, urea nitrogen, biuret and others); method 20: Particle size.
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Notification history 1 entry
- 3 Feb 2018S.O. 510(E): entry inserted
Consolidated by NanoKheti from the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985, as amended up to the Ninth Amendment Order, 2026 (S.O. 4045(E), 22 Jul 2026), for reference. The Gazette text is authoritative; this page is not legal advice. Check the notification before labelling, licensing or buying. Checked for later changes on 20 October 2026.