| TEST | LIMITS |
| Total Dye content on as is basis, percent by mass | 12.0 – 18.0 | 22.0 – 28.0 | 36.0 – 42.0 |
| Total Dye content on dry basis, percent by mass | 12.0 – 18.0 | 22.0 – 28.0 | 36.0 – 42.0 |
| Moisture at 110 °C for 2 Hours, percent by mass, Max | 17.0 Max | 17.0 Max | 17.0 Max |
| PH of 2% slurry | 3.50 – 7.50 | 3.50 – 7.50 | 3.50 – 7.50 |
| Bleeding for Free Dye Content, percent by mass, Max | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Sieve Analysis by 325 mesh, percent by mass, Min | 95.0 | 95.0 | 95.0 |
| Bulk density (g./ml), Min | 0.20 – 0.50 | 0.20 – 0.50 | 0.20 – 0.50 |
| Lead, mg/kg, Max. | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Arsenic, mg/kg, Max. | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Mercury mg./kg, Max. | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Cadmium mg./kg, Max. | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
