Product Name: Ammonium Lignosulfonate (Ammonium Lignosulphonate)
Product Code: GAC-NHLS
CAS Number: 8061-53-8 / 1415-93-6
Appearance: Yellow to dark brown powder
Solubility: Easily soluble in water
Ammonium lignosulfonate functions much like other lignosulfonates, but it brings a unique advantage to the table: it is packed with organic nitrogen and basic elements that plants crave. This makes it an absolute powerhouse in the agricultural sector, especially for formulating specialty fertilizers—whether you’re designing foliar sprays, irrigation nutrients, or base fertilizers.
1. Chemical and Physical Properties
If you are a formulator or a buyer looking for tight quality control, the numbers matter. Below are the guaranteed technical specifications for Green Agrochem’s Ammonium Lignosulfonate (GAC-NHLS).
| Parameter | Standard Specification (GAC-NHLS) |
| Dry Matter (Solid Content) | 95.0%min |
| Lignosulfonate Content | 50.0%min |
| pH Value | 4.0 – 7.0 |
| Water Insoluble Matter | 1.0%max |
| Total Nitrogen (N) | 5.0%around |
| Sulfate Content | 5.0%around |
| Total Reducing Matter | 7.0% |
| Density | 0.532 g/cm³ |
Formulator’s Note: With a high dry matter content (95% minimum) and incredibly low water-insolubles (under 1.0%), this grade ensures smooth, clog-free performance when mixed into liquid fertilizer systems or industrial tanks.
2. Primary Applications and Use Cases
While it holds its own as a standard industrial binder and dispersant, Green Agrochem’s formulation is heavily optimized for agricultural and soil health applications.
- Advanced Fertilizer Base: Because it contains natural ammonium, it acts as an immediate and slow-release nitrogen source.
- Soil Fertility & Moisture Retention: This compound boasts a strong Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC). When applied to the soil, it significantly boosts natural fertility and improves the earth’s water-holding capacity—a lifesaver in drought-prone regions.
- Plant Growth Stimulation: The fulvic acid naturally present in this matrix stimulates cell division and increases membrane permeability. This allows the plant’s root system to magnify its absorption of vital micronutrients.
- Microbial Environment: It serves as a rich carbon food source, creating a “cozy,” highly favorable environment for beneficial soil microbes to thrive.
- Potent Chelating Agent: It acts as a powerful chelator, gripping onto mineral ions and converting them into a form that plants can easily absorb, ultimately resulting in higher crop yields and vastly improved fruit quality.
- General Industrial Use: Outside of agriculture, it performs excellently as an eco-friendly binder, dust control agent, and dispersant in ceramics, construction, and textile dyeing, just like its sodium or calcium counterparts.
3. Packaging and Storage
- Standard Packaging: Shipped in 25 kg woven bags equipped with an inner plastic liner to prevent moisture ingress. Custom packaging sizes (such as bulk jumbo bags) are available based on specific customer requirements.
- Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, shielded from direct light. Ensure bags are kept tightly closed when not in use to prevent caking, as the powder can absorb moisture from the air.
4. Safety and Environmental Impact
Green Agrochem’s Ammonium Lignosulfonate is a bio-based, biodegradable polymer derived from renewable wood sources. It champions sustainable agriculture by reducing the reliance on harsh synthetic chemicals.
- Handling & Safety: It is completely non-toxic to skin and safe to handle. It is not classified as a carcinogenic or hazardous material. However, as with any fine industrial powder, users should wear standard protective equipment (dust mask and safety glasses) to prevent mild respiratory or eye irritation.
- Environmental Profile: Highly favored in eco-friendly farming and carbon sequestration initiatives. It leaves no harmful residue, safely degrading into the soil and supporting zero-waste supply chains.