At a Glance
Material Family
Natural Extracts & Oils
Record Type
UVCB
Primary Role
Chelation / Sequestration · Conditioning
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
- ▸ Applied in agricultural fertigation and drip-irrigation systems as a water-soluble source of potassium and humic substances that improves soil structure and cation-exchange capacity.
- ▸ Chelates and sequesters micronutrient cations (Fe, Zn, Mn, Cu) in soil and nutrient solutions, increasing their bioavailability and reducing fixation/leaching losses.
- ▸ Used as a soil conditioner and organic biostimulant to enhance nutrient uptake efficiency, root development, and beneficial microbial activity.
- ▸ Formulated into liquid and dry granular/powder fertilizer blends, seed coatings, and foliar products as a carrier and nutrient-holding additive.
- ▸ Employed in turf, horticulture, and reclamation programs to buffer pH and improve water retention in low-organic-matter or saline soils.
Physical Properties
Appearance
Black to dark-brown solid (typical)
Form
Granular or powder (also flake; sold as soluble powder, crystal, and liquid concentrate) (typical)
Odor
Slight earthy / odorless (typical)
Solubility in Water
Readily soluble in water; soluble in alkaline media, insoluble under acidic conditions (typical)
pH (1% soln)
9-10, alkaline (typical)
Bulk Density
~0.5-0.7 g/cm3 (powder, typical)
Active Content
Humic acid content typically 50-90% on dry basis; K2O typically 8-12% (varies by grade, typical)
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
68514-28-3
Synonyms & Trade Names
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