What is BS EN 15360 - Dicyandiamide in fertilizers about?
BS EN 15360 is a standard that serves technical specifications for determining dicyandiamide in fertilizers, enabling reduction of nitrogen loss through ammonia volatilization in agricultural applications.
BS EN 15360 specifies a method for the selective determination of dicyandiamide (DCD) in addition to all the other forms of nitrogen fixations, particularly in fertilizers to which DCD has been added as a nitrification inhibiting agent.
Who is BS EN 15360 - Dicyandiamide in fertilizers for?
BS EN 15360 on dicyandiamide in fertilizers applies to:
- Manufacturers of fertilizers
- Dealers and importers of fertilizers
- Testing labs for fertilizers
- Quality assurance services
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS EN 15360 - Dicyandiamide in fertilizers?
Dicyandiamide (DCD) is a nitrification inhibitor often used in fertiliser formulations to restrict the release of nitrogen (N) into plant-available forms. Nitrogen inhibitors facilitate the plant uptake of nitrogen, which is beneficial for crops and increases yields.
BS EN 15360 provides users guidance on the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for determining dicyandiamide in fertilizers. BS EN 15360 also provides users with a step-by-step procedure for the method, enabling users to do the method correctly.
BS EN 15360 provides users guidance on principle, reagents, apparatus, sampling, sample preparation, procedure, calculation, precision, notes and test report, ensuring an accurate assessment of dicyandiamide content.
With obedience and compliance of BS EN 15360, users can assess the dicyandiamide content in fertilizers to improve the plant’s access to available nitrogen and increase nitrogen use efficiency to boost crop yields.
