material

characteristic guide
INTRODUCTION means of attachment. For example,
The listed dielectric constant values you would not choose a point level
This document is intended to be sensor with a mounting surface
used as a reference guide in the will assist you in determining
when an RF Capacitance level made of aluminum if the material in
selection of a point level indicator the vessel you wish to detect would
used to determine the presence monitor can be used. The lower the
dielectric constant of the material destroy or deteriorate the aluminum
or absence of material in a storage housing or mounting surface.
vessel at any given mounting the more difficult the material will be
location. to detect. RF Capacitance probes
can detect material with a minimum In the case of an RF capacitance
dielectric constant of 1.5. Some probe, abrasive or corrosive
Contained within is a list of common materials within this reference guide material being sensed can also
materials along with their nominal fall below this minimum dielectric affect the selection of the insulator
bulk densities and dielectric constant, so RF Capacitance material used for construction of
constants. Use of this data is probes are not recommended for the actual probe. Please consult
for reference only with the clear use with such materials. Contact the an application engineer if you need
understanding that actual values supplier when working with a low assistance with product selection.
may be different than listed. dielectric constant for application
assistance.
Special Properties Column
CAUTION: Significant variances Definitions
in material properties may occur In addition to dielectric constant,
when a material or compound is bulk density, and suggested A: Very free flowing, <30˚
manufactured. Sometimes these paddle information for each listed angle of repose
variances can be a result of nature material is a column labeled B: Free Flowing, 30 - 40˚
as is seen with the varying moisture “Special Properties.” The coded angle of repose
content of grains or as in the case table is provided to assist you
of a material or compound that in your assessment of material C: Sluggish, >45˚ angle of
tends to absorb moisture from flow characteristics and/or other repose
its ambient environment. Other material properties that will affect D: Abrasive
variances can be from a result of your decision on sensor equipment E: Aerates/Deaerates/
economic pressures of processing selection and mounting location. Compacts readily
that can influence a manufacturer F: Fibrous or Irregular
to alter their manufacturing process Shape
procedures. These variances may For example, you are selecting a
cause bulk density and dielectric point level sensor for a high level G: Gas
constant values to change from alarm in a silo that is center filled. H: Hygroscopic
those indicated in the following The silo contains a material with
an angle of repose that exceeds L: Liquid
listing. It is impractical to account
for all of these variances in such 45 degrees, and your only mounting M: Corrosive
a document and is also beyond location option is near the silo wall.
the scope of this document. Depending upon the diameter of
Consequently, this list should be your silo, you will likely need to
referenced only as a guide and not specify extensions for the sensor
as a scientific document containing in order for material to ever reach
absolute values. the actual sensor switch point
and physically indicate material
presence when necessary.
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE Extension information is located
in the installation and operation
The indicated bulk density values bulletin of every applicable point
aid in the selection of a proper level sensor.
sensing paddle when specifying a
complete rotary paddle bin monitor.
As bulk densities decrease, larger Abrasive and corrosive
paddles (larger surface area of the characteristics will affect product
blades) are required to stop rotation selection regarding things like
of the paddle and ultimately indicate
material presence.
the type of material used in the
construction of a probe’s housing or
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MATERIAL lbs/ft3 PADDLE PADDLE CONSTANT PROPERTIES
ABS resin, pellet 45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 1.5 BD
Acetic acid, liquid 66 n/a n/a 4.1 LM
Acetone 49 n/a n/a 21 L
Acrylic resin 33 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3V 2.7 B
Adipic acid, powder 45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V B
Air 0 n/a n/a 1.0 G
Alcohol, ethyl 56 n/a n/a 24 L
Alcohol, methyl 49 n/a n/a 33.6 L
Alfalfa, ground 16 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL 3 CEF
Almonds, shelled 30-35 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3VL 9 B
Alum powder 50 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-3V B
Alumina 60 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 9-11 B
Aluminum hydrate 18 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL C
Aluminum oxide 60-100 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 6.5 A
Aluminum silicate 35-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3 B
Aluminum, powder 45-80 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-3V 1.6 B
Aluminum, shavings 7-15 LVD-800-1VT LVD-800-1VT 120 CF
Ammonia 0 n/a n/a 25 G
Ammonium nitrate, prill 45-60 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 14 B
Ammunium sulphate 40-58 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V B
Apple seed 32 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3V 7 A
Asbestos fibers 20-25 LVD-800-1VT LVD-800-1VT 3 CF
Ash, coal, damp 45-50 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 25-80 CF
Ash, coal, dry 35-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 1.7 CF
Asphalt, liquid 65 n/a n/a 2.5 L
Aviation fuel (jp-4) 49 n/a n/a 1.7 L
Bakalite, powder 30-40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3.5 C
Baking powder 40-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3.6 B
Baking soda 70-80 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 5.7 B
Ball clay 25 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3 BE
Bark, wood refuse 10-20 LVD-800-1VT LVD-800-1VT 3-15 CF
Barley, flour 25-30 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.9 B
Barley, ground 25-30 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 4 B
Barley, kernal 35-40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 6.6 A
Barley, malted 31 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 7 B
Bauxite, crushed 75-85 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V B
Beans, caster 36 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 6 A
Beans, coffee 22-40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 1.9 A
Beans, lima 45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 7 A
Beans, navy 48 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 7.7 A
Beans, soy 45-47 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 8.1 AD
Bentonite, lump 25-40 LVD-800-4V LVD-800-3V C
Bentonite, powder 50-60 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-3V 2.5 C
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Bicarbonate of soda 41 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 5.7 A

Biphenyl n/a n/a 20 L
Blood, dry 35-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V C
Bone meal 55-60 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V B
Borate of lime 50-70 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V B
Borax 50-70 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V B
Boric acid powder 55 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V B
Bran, oat 25 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 3.1 BF
Bran, wheat 15-20 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 8 B
Brewers grain 27 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 6 B
Brewers grits 33 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3V 6.4 B
Bromine n/a n/a 3.1 G
Bronze chips 30-50 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V C
Buckwheat 34-42 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3V A
Buckwheat flour 40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3.7 C
Butane n/a n/a 1.4 G
Butter 54 n/a n/a
Buttermilk powder 25-30 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 1.7 BE
Butyl chloride n/a n/a 10 L
Cake mix 30-40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3.2 B
Calcium carbide 75 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V B
Calcium carbonate 75 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 9.1 C
Calcium fluoride n/a n/a 7.4 G
Calcium oxide 27 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 11.8 C
Carbide powder 100 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 6 B
Carbon black powder 4-25 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 1.4-6 CE
Carbon black, pellet 20-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 15-25 B
Carbon dioxide 0 n/a n/a 1.6 G
Carbon disulfide 0 n/a n/a 2.6 G
Carbon tetrachloride n/a n/a 2.2 L
Carbon, granulated, activated 50-60 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 15 AE
Carbon, graphite 40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 12 BE
Casein powder 35-40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 6 BH
Cashew nuts 32-37 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.2 B
Caster beans 36 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V A
Cat food 20-25 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3V 4 BF
Cellophane, flocking 5 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL 1.4 CF
Cellulose acetate 10 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL 3.3 CF
Cellulose, flocking 1.5-3 n/a n/a 1.4 CF
Cement powder, portland 85-95 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 1.5 BE
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Cement, clinker 75-90 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-2V* CF REF
Cereal flake 12 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL 3 BF
Chalk, fine 70-75 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-3V C

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MATERIAL lbs/ft3 PADDLE PADDLE CONSTANT PROPERTIES
Chalk, lump 85-90 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V C
Charcoal 15-30 LVD-800-1VT LVD-800-3V 1.5 C
Chlorine 0 n/a n/a 2 G
Chloroform 0 n/a n/a 5.5 G
Chromium ore 135 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-2V* 7.7 B
Cinders, coal 40-50 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-3V C
Citric acid 55 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-3V B
Clay, attapulgus 55 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-3V 2.5 B
Clay, ball 25 LVD-800-3VL 3 B
Clay, bentonite 51 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-3V 2.3 BE
Clay, calcined 80 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 2.2 BE
Clay, dicalite 20-50 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 2.5 BE
Clay, kaoline 20-60 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 3 BE
Clay, sno-brite 15-50 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 3 BE
Clay, whitex 15-50 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 3 BE
Clinker, cement 80 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-2V* BD
Clinker, coal 80-90 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V BD
Coal, ground 40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 4 B
Coal, lump 45-55 LVD-800-4V LVD-800-4V CF
Coconut, shredded 20-22 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2 CF
Coffee bean, green 32-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3VL 3.5 B
Coffee bean, roasted 22-30 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3VL 1.9 A
Coffee, ground 20 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3VL 1.9 B
Coke, calcined, petrol 35-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3VL 1.5 B
Copper ore 135 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3VL BD
Copper oxide 190 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-2V* 18.1 C
Cork, ground 5-15 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL 1.5 CF
Corn bran 13 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 6 BF
Corn cob, ground 35 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.3 BF
Corn, cracked 35-40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 7.7 B
Corn, flaked 6 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 1.8 BF
Corn, gern 21 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 5 B
Corn, gluten 26-33 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.5 B
Corn, grits 40-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 6.4 A
Corn, ground 30-35 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 6 B
Corn, meal 32-40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 7 B
Corn, starch 25-35 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3.4 B
Corn, sugar, liquid 88 n/a n/a 115 L
Corn, sugar, powder 31 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.1 BH
Corn, whole kernel 45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 5 A
Cotton blossoms 15-25 n/a n/a 1.4 CF
Cottonseed 22-40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3VL 1.4 B
Cottonseed hulls 12 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL CF
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Cottonseed meats 40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V B
Cottonseed oil 58 n/a n/a 3.1 L
Cottonseed, meal 35-40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V B
Cream powder 38 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2 BE
Creosote n/a n/a 2 L
Cresol n/a n/a 5 L
Cullett, glass 120 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-2V* 3.7 BF
Dextrin 50-55 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.2 CF
Dextrose 31 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3.1 CH
Diatomacaous earth 11-14 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL 2.5 BE
Dicalcium phosphate 43 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V C
Diesel fuel 52 n/a n/a 1.8 L
Dirt, dry 65-80 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-4V 25-85 B
Distillars grain 30 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 6 B
Dog food, IAMS minichunk 26 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 4.5 A
Dolomite, lump 88-99 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V BF
Dolomite, powdered 45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 8 B
Down, goose 1 n/a n/a 1.2 CF
Ebonite, crushed 65-70 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 2.5 B
Emery, crushed 95 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 16.5 B
Epsom salt 40-50 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V B
Ethanol 56 n/a n/a 24.3 L
Ethyl ether 44 n/a n/a 4.7 L
Ethyl iodine n/a n/a 7.8 L
Ethylene glycol 70 n/a n/a 37 L
Expancel microsphere 0.8 n/a n/a 1.1 AE
Farina 44 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 6.7 A
Feathers, goose 1 n/a n/a 1.2 CF
Feed pellets, animal 32-38 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 4-7 B
Feldspar, ground 65-70 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V B
Ferrous sulphate 50-75 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-3V 14.2 B
Fertilizer, phosphate 60 LVD-800-2V LVD-800-3V 14 B
Fish meal 25-40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 8 B
Flax seed 40-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 18 A
Flour, barley 25-30 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3V 15 B
Flour, corn 30-34 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3V 2.5 B
Flour, patent 20 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 2.5 B
Flour, wheat 30-35 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3V 5.0 B
Flourospar 90 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 6.8 B
Fluff, poly-fim floc 1.5-2 n/a n/a 1.4 CF Z
Fly ash 35-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 1.5 B REF
Freon n/a n/a 2.4-3.1 L
Froot loops, kellogs 8 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL 1.6 A
Fullers earth 35-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3 B

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MATERIAL lbs/ft3 PADDLE PADDLE CONSTANT PROPERTIES
Fullers earth 35-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3 B
Gasoline 45 n/a n/a 2 L
Gelatine, granulated 32 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V B
Gilsonite 37 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V B
Glass bead 120 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 3.1 A
Glass cullett crushed 120 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-2V* 3.7 B
Gluten, wheat 30-35 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.7 B
Glycerine 78 n/a n/a 47 L
Golf tees 15 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3V 1.8 BF
Graphite, ground 25-30 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3VL 12 B
Grass seed 10-35 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 3 =
Gravel 75-85 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-2V* 18 B
Grits, corn 40-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 6.4 B
Grits, rice 42-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 5 B
Gun powder 50 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 88 A
Gypsum, lump 90-100 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-2V* 1.8 B
Gypsum, powder 60-80 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 2.5 C
Hay 5-24 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3V 2 CF
HDPE, polethylene 35-40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 1.6 B
Helium 0 n/a n/a 1 L
Heptane 0 n/a n/a 1.9 L
Hexane 0 n/a n/a 1.9 L
Hominey 37-50 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 6.4 B
Hops 35 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 7 BF
Hops, spent dry 35 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 5 BF
Hydrochloric acid 75 n/a n/a 4 LM
Hydrogen bromide 0 n/a n/a 3.8 L
Hydrogen cyanide 0 n/a n/a 95 L
Hydrogen flouride 0 n/a n/a 84 G
Hydrogen iodide 0 n/a n/a 2.9 L
Hydrogen peroxide 0 n/a n/a 84 L
Hydrogen sulfide 0 n/a n/a 5.8 L
Ice, crushed 55 LVD-800-4V LVD-800-4V 16 B
Illmenite, ground 120 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 6 C
Iodine n/a n/a 11 L
Iron chips 165 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-2V* C
Iron ore 150 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-2V* B
Iron oxide 180 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 14.2 C
Isobutyl alcohol n/a n/a 19 L
Isopropyl alcohol n/a n/a 18.3 L
Jet fuel, jp4 51 n/a n/a 1.7 L
Kafir 40-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 6.2 B
Kalsomine, powder 32 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL B
Kaoline, crushed 20-22 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 3 B

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Kerosene 51 n/a n/a 2.8 L
Lactose 32 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 2.9 B
LDPE, polyethylene 35 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 1.8 B
Lead oxide 30-150 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 25.9 B
Liginite 40-55 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V B
Lima beans dry 45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 7 A
Lime, hydreated 25-30 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 4.8 C
Lime, pebble 55-65 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 12 B
Lime, quicklime 25-30 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 4.8 C
Lime, slaked 32 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.0 C
Limestone, crushed 85-95 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-2V* 20 B
Limestone, dust 68 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 20 C
Linseed oil 58 n/a n/a 3.2 L
Linseed, kernel 25 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 14 A
Maize, kernel 45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 6.2 A
Malt sugar 30-35 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3.6 B
Malt, dry, whole 30-35 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 6 B
Malt, ground, dry 20 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 7 CF
Malt, spent, damp 55-65 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 25-50 BF
Malt, spent, dry 10 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL 4 BF
Maltodextrin powder 35 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3.4 AEH
Maple syrup 85 n/a n/a 90 L
Marble, crushed 85-95 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-2V* 5.8 B
Margarine n/a n/a 2.8 L
Menthol 49 n/a n/a 3.9 L
Metal dust 50-120 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 5-18 B
Methanol 49 n/a n/a 33.6 L
Methyl alcohol 49 n/a n/a 33 L
Mica 13-30 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 2.6 B
Milk powder 15-20 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 1.7 CH
Milk sugar 32 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.9 BH
Miller, ground 35 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 4.9 B
Millet seed 48 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 6.2 A
Mineral oil 57 n/a n/a 2.1 L
Mineral spirits 49 n/a n/a 3.7 L
Molybdenum, floc 10-12 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL 1.8 CF
Monosodium phosphate 50 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V C
Muriate of potash 77 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V C
Mustard seed 45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 7 A
Naphthalene 56 n/a n/a 2.5 L
Napthalene flakes 45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.5 CF
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Navy beans, dry 48 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 7.7 A
Neoprene LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3V 6 B
Nitrate of soda 68 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V A

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Neoprene LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3V 6 B
Nitrate of soda 68 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V A
Nitric acid 94 n/a n/a LM
Nitrobenzene n/a n/a 26 L
Nitrocellulose 25 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL 6.2 CF
Nitroethane n/a n/a 19.7 L
Nitroglycerin n/a n/a 19 L
Nitromethane n/a n/a 22.7 L
Nitrotolune n/a n/a 25 L
Nitrox oxide 0 n/a n/a 1.6 G
Nylon 35-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 4 B
Oat flour 30-35 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.9 B
Oat hulls 8-12 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL 1.5 BF
Oat meal 35-40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 4.3 B
Oat middlings 35-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 4 B
Oats 25-35 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3V 5.8 A
Oats, bran 25 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 3 BF
Oats, ground 25-30 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3V 3.6 B
Oats, rolled 24 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 7 BF
Octane 45 n/a n/a 2 L
Octyl alcohol n/a n/a 3.4 L
Oil, almond n/a n/a 2.8 L
Oil, cottonseed n/a n/a 3.1 L
Oil, grapeseed n/a n/a 2.9 L
Oil, lemon n/a n/a 2.3 L
Oil, linseed 58 n/a n/a 3.4 L
Oil, olive 57 n/a n/a 3.1 L
Oil, parafin n/a n/a 2.2 L
Oil, peanut n/a n/a 3 L
Oil, petroleum, crude 53 n/a n/a 2.1 L
Oil, pyranol n/a n/a 5.3 L
Oil, sesame n/a n/a 3 L
Oil, sperm whale 57 n/a n/a 3.2 L
Oil, transformer 55 n/a n/a 2.2 L
Oil, turpentine 54 n/a n/a 2.2 L
Oxalic acid, crystals 60 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V C
Oyster shells, ground 53 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-4V B
Paint, oil base n/a n/a 5-8 L
Paper, shreaded 5-12 LVD-800-1VT LVD-800-1VT 2 CF
Paraffin wax 45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.1 CF
Parafin oil n/a n/a 2.2 L
PC, polycarbonate 34-36 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.9 B
Peanut shell refuse 4 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 1.2 CF
Peanuts, shelled 35-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2 B
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Peanuts, shelled 35-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2 B
Peanuts, unshelled 15-24 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 1.5 B
Peas, dry 45-50 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 9.8 A
Peat 25-50 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-4V 80 CF
Pentane 0 n/a n/a 1.8 G
Perlite, expanded 3 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL 1.3 C
Petroleum oil 51 n/a n/a 2.1 L
Phosphate rock, crushed 60-80 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V C
Phosphate sand 90-100 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V B
Plaster of Paris 50-55 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.5 C
Plastic pellet 34-48 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 1-3 B
Ployethylene, pellet 34-36 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 1.5 A
Ployvinyl chloride, powder 30 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 1.4 B
Polycarbonate LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.9 B
Polyester resin LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.8 B
Polyethylene pellet 35-37 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 1.6 A
Polypropylene powder 25 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 2.2 B
Polypropylene, pellet 34-36 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 1.5-1.8 A
Polystyrene, expanded beads 1.5 n/a n/a 2.2 BF
Polystyrene, pellet 40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.2 A
Polyvinyl alcohol n/a n/a 1.5 L
Polyvinyl chloride, pellet 48-52 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 1.8 A
Popcorn, popped 2-3 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL 1.2 BF
Popcorn, shelled 45-50 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 10.4 A
Potash 50-60 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 5.6 B
Potasium chloride 2-3 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL 1.2 B
Potassium carbonate 45-50 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 10.45.6 B
Potassium chloride 75 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 5 B
Potassium nitrate 76 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 5 B
Potassium sulphate 42-48 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 5.9 C
Potato flake 12 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL 2.1 BF
Potato starch 40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3.4 CH
Propane, liquid n/a n/a 1.6 L
Pumice 40-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3.4 C
PVC polyvinyl chloride 48-52 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 1.8 A
Quartz, sand 80-100 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 4.3 B
Rape seed 45-50 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V B
Rice 45-50 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3 A
Rice bran 20 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 1.4 B
Rice flour 30 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3.2 B Z
Rice grits 42-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V B REF
Rubber, ground 25-50 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3V 2.1 C
Rye 44 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V A
Rye, flour 30 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3.2 B
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Rye, flour 30 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3.2 B
Salt, coarse crushed 45-55 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.8 A
Salt, granulated 70-80 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 5.9 A
Saltpeter 75 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V A
Sand, damp 100 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 8-18 C
Sand, dry 80-100 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 2.8 A
Sand, silica 95 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 2.5 A
Sandstone, crushed 80-95 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 9 B
Sawdust 4-12 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL 1.2 CF
Sea water 64 n/a n/a 88 L
Semolina 35-40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 6 B
Sesame seed 27-37 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3V 1.2 B
Shellac powder 30-35 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2 B
Silica flour 35-40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 6 B
Silica gel 30-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 8 A
Silica sand 95 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 2.5 A
Silicone oil n/a n/a 2.2 L
Silver chloride n/a n/a 11.2 L
Slag, furnace 60 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V B
Slakes lime 32 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3V 2.0 C
Slate, crushed 80-90 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 6 B
Soap powder 20-25 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 1.4 B
Soda ash 30-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V B
Sodium bicarbonate 41 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 5.7 B
Sodium chloride 70 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 6.1 A
Sodium hydroxide, flake 47 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V CF
Sodium nitrate 68-80 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 5.2 A
Sodium sulphate 80 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V 5 B
Sorghum seed 42-50 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 6.2 B
Soybean flour 27-35 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3.5 B
Soybean hulls 6 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL 1.8 BF
Soybean meal 36-50 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 6.5 B
Soybean, flakes 18-25 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3V 1.8 B
Soybean, whole 47 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 8 A
Soybeean, cracked 35 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 6.5 B
Spelt flour 25-30 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 5.6 C
Starch powder 25-35 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3 C
Steel, chips 150 LVD-800-4V LVD-800-4V B
Sucrose 43 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3.3 C
Sugar, brown 45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.3 C
Sugar, dextrose, powder 50 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.1 B
Sugar, granulated 53 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 1.5 A
Sugar, milk 32 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.9 B
Sugar, powdered 50-60 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.0 C

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Sugar, raw 55-65 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3 B
Sulfuric acid 112 n/a n/a 88 L
Sulphor dioxide 0 n/a n/a 17.6 G
Sulphur, crushed 55-70 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3.5 B
Sunflower seed 36 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 4.1 A
Talcum powder 46-62 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V B
Tar 72 n/a n/a 1.8 L
Tea leaves 12 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL BF
Teflon, flake LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL 2 CF
Terephalic acid powder 45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 1.5 B
Timothy seed 36 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 5 A
Tin oxide 100 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-2V B
Titanium dioxide 40-50 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 14 B
Tobacco, flake 2-5 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL 1.7 CF
Toulene 54 n/a n/a 2.4 L
Transmission oil 54 n/a n/a 2.2 L
Trisodium phosphate 50-60 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V BM
Urea, prill 34-42 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3.5 BM
Urethane n/a n/a 3.2 L
Vaseline n/a n/a 2.2 L
Vermiculite ore 80 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-2V B
Vermiculite, expanded 17 LVD-800-3VL LVD-800-3VL CF
Walnut meats 25 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.6 BF
Walnut shells, ground 40-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 3.7 B
Water 62 n/a n/a 45-120 L
Wax 15-20 n/a n/a 7.9 L
Wheat bran 12 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 5.8 BF
Wheat gluten 30-35 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 2.7 C
Wheat, craked 35-45 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 5.2 B
Wheat, flaked 7-10 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL 1.5 BF
Wheat, flour 30-35 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 5 B
Wheat, ground 40 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 4.9 B
Wheat, whole kernel 45-55 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 7 A
Whey powder 35-46 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 1.7 CH
Wood chips 20-30 LVD-800-1VT LVD-800-3V 1.7 CF
Wood flour 15-25 LVD-800-3V LVD-800-3VL C
Wood shavings 3-10 LVD-800-1VT LVD-800-1VT 1.5-2.0 CF
Xanthum gum 48 LVD-800-1VS LVD-800-3V 6 B
Zinc ore 125 LVD-800-1V LVD-800-4V B
Zinc oxide
Zinc, calcined, crushed
10-30
70-90
LVD-800-3V
LVD-800-1V
LVD-800-3V
LVD-800-4V
1.7 C
B
Z
REF

115A.1.0405

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