{"id":22,"date":"2020-10-20T03:40:37","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T03:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kegriver.com\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2023-06-01T16:18:26","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T22:18:26","slug":"safety-handling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kegriver.com\/why-keg-river\/safety-handling\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety & Handling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Less Dust. Enhanced Safety. Greater Confidence.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On its own, elemental sulfur is prone to ignition when dust is generated. This can pose a serious risk to those storing and handling it. Keg River sulfur bentonite fertilizers are made to minimize risk. We have remained vigilant in finding new ways to make the safest sulfur products through our superior ingredients, advanced manufacturing processes and ongoing research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3 Keys To A Safe Sulfur Bentonite Fertilizer.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Advanced Dust Control<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keg River employs dust collection systems at two points during the manufacturing process: prior to dust suppressant application and before loadout. We only use the highest-quality dust suppressants, applied with a proprietary application system for superior coating consistency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Best Clay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By using only premium bentonite clay, our pastilles are stronger and more resilient when handled \u2013 yet will quickly degrade in the field. Lower quality clays or blends are more prone to fracture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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More Durable Pastille<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keg River\u2019s manufacturing processes combined with our premium clay, results in a bun-shaped pastille that holds up better in handling and application. We maintain an optimum diameter-to-height ratio of 2.2:1.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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More Clay = Less Dusting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With 50% more of our premium bentonite clay, Keg 85S (0-0-0-85) pastilles are 33% harder, with 18.2% less risk of ignition than Keg 90S (0-0-0-90).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Keg River\u2019s product dusts less. You can walk through the facility when it\u2019s being unloaded. Other (competitive) products are too dusty to do this.<\/p>\nKeg River customer<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Rigorous Data And Monitoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Product consistency and quality control is important to Keg River customers. That\u2019s why we have implemented detailed product monitoring, batch control and batch tracking procedures to help us account for every product run. If there is a problem, we can quickly get to the bottom of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of this process, before a product leaves the plant, our staff records the level of airborne particulates. This allows us to determine if a product was handled properly during and after delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, we work with an independent lab to conduct testing as part of our ongoing process of product improvement. This includes tests for several key factors, including: pastille hardness, size guide number, and explosivity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Checklist For Safe Handling Of Degradable Sulfur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Keg River products have an established reputation for being a safe sulfur bentonite fertilizer. Fertilizer dealers should be aware of safety considerations whenever handling degradable elemental sulfur.  Sulfur is classified as non-hazardous and non-toxic, but awareness of potential problems must be stressed to ensure safe handling of this material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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