CALMAG Hydrated Dolomitic Lime

CALMAG Hydrated Dolomitic Lime is a versatile lime product harvested from limestone with significant dolomite content. The stone is ‘burnt’ at high temperatures to produce quick lime or burnt lime, which, when treated with sufficient water, is converted into hydrated lime utilising SA Lime & Gypsum’s own hydrating facility. The fine brown powder, with an alkaline pH, is marketed in bulk, 50 kg and 1 ton bags.

Why Use CALMAG Hydrated Dolomitic Lime?

• Corrects magnesium deficiencies fast
• Supply calcium to the soil, which is essential constituent of cell wall development

CALMAG Hydrated Dolomitic Lime Mine Site

The product is manufactured at SA Lime & Gypsum’s depot in Vredenburg, located approximately 138 km north of Cape Town, and is essential source for farmers in the Swartland, West Coast region.

CALMAG Hydrated Dolomitic Lime Chemical Composition 

• Calcium oxide (CaO) 38.06%
• Magnesium (Mg) 13.60%
• Magnesium oxide (MgO) 22.55%
• Calcium Carbonate Equivalent (CCE) 123.60%
• pH 11.40

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