FprEN 17704

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Rastlinski biostimulanti - Določevanje suhe snovi
Plant biostimulants - Determination of dry matter
Pflanzen-Biostimulanzien - Bestimmung der Trockenmasse
Biostimulants des végétaux - Détermination de la matière sèche
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 17704
ICS:
65.080 Gnojila Fertilizers
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 17704
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2023
ICS 65.080 Will supersede CEN/TS 17704:2022
English Version
Plant biostimulants - Determination of dry matter
Biostimulants des végétaux - Détermination de la Pflanzen-Biostimulanzien - Bestimmung der
matière sèche Trockenmasse
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CEN/TC 455.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Principle . 5
5 Sampling and sample preparation . 5
6 Interferences . 5
7 Reagents . 5
8 Apparatus . 6
9 Procedure . 6
9.1 Procedure A . 6
9.2 Procedure B . 6
9.3 Procedure A and B . 7
10 Quality control . 7
11 Calculation and expression of results . 7
12 Test report . 7
Annex A (informative) Results of the inter-laboratory study . 9
A.1 Inter-laboratory tests . 9
A.2 Statistical results for the determination of dry matter . 9
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship of this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 making available on the market of EU
fertilising products aimed to be covered . 12
Bibliography . 13
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European foreword
This document (prEN 17704:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 455 “Plant
biostimulants”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede CEN/TS 17704:2022.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU
Directive(s) / Regulation(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s) / Regulation(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part
of this document.
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Introduction
This document was prepared by the experts of CEN/TC 455 “Plant biostimulants”. The European
Committee for Standardization (CEN) was requested by the European Commission (EC) to draft
European standards or European standardization deliverables to support the implementation of
Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 of 5 June 2019 laying down rules on the making available on the market of
EU fertilizing products (“FPR” or “Fertilising Products Regulation”).
This standardization request, presented as M/564 and M/564/Amd1, also contributes to the
Communication on “Innovating for Sustainable Growth: A Bio economy for Europe”. The Working Group
4 “Other safety parameters” was created to develop a work programme as part of this request. The
technical committee CEN/TC 455 “Plant biostimulants” was established to carry out the work programme
that will prepare a series of standards. The interest in biostimulants has increased significantly in Europe
as a valuable tool to use in agriculture. Standardization was identified as having an important role in
order to promote the use of biostimulants. The work of CEN/TC 455 seeks to improve the reliability of
the supply chain, thereby boosting the confidence of farmers, industry, and consumers in biostimulants,
and will promote and support commercialisation of the European biostimulant industry. The preparation
of this document is based on a standardization request to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association (Mandate M/564 and M/564/Amd1) concerning the modernization of
methods of analysis of fertilizers within the framework of Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 of the European
Parliament and of the Council.
In case of the analysis of plant biostimulants, water is usually not considered a part of the sample and
results are generally related to dry matter, which can be calculated by determining the dry residue (dry
matter fraction).
WARNING — Persons using this document should be familiar with usual laboratory practice. This
document does not purport to address all of the safety issues, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user to establish appropriate health and safety practices and to ensure compliance
with any national regulatory conditions.
IMPORTANT — It is absolutely essential that tests conducted according to this document are carried out
by suitably trained staff.
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1 Scope
This document specifies the procedure for the determination and calculation of the dry matter fraction
of plant biostimulants for which the results of performed analysis are to be calculated to the dry matter
basis.
This document is applicable to the fertilizing product blends belonging to PFC 7 where the EU fertilising
product plant biostimulant contained in the blend represents the highest % by mass in the blend. In case
of equal shares, the user can apply either this or the standard(s) applicable to the other component
product(s).
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
dry residue
remaining mass fraction of a sample after a drying process at 105 °C under specified conditions
3.2
dry matter fraction
mass fraction of a sample excluding water calculated by the determination of dry residue
4 Principle
The samples are dried to a constant mass in an oven at (105 ± 2) °C. The difference in mass before and
after the drying process is used to determine dry matter. This method applies to solid samples and
samples which become solid during the drying process.
5 Sampling and sample preparation
Sampling and sample preparation are not part of this document. A recommended sampling method and
1 2
sample preparation method are given in EN 17702-1:— and EN 17702-2:— .
6 Interferences
The samples can change during the drying process, e.g. by absorption of carbon dioxide in the case of
alkaline samples, or of oxygen by reducing substances. Volatile compounds evaporating at 105 °C are
expressed as water using this procedure.
7 Reagents
®3 TM
7.1 Sand, CAS 14808-60-7, e.g. AnalaR NORMAPUR purified by acid and calcinated from VWR , or
equivalent.
Under preparation
Under preparation
3 ®
AnalaR NORMAPUR is an example of a suitable product available commercially. This information is given for the
convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement by CEN of this product.
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8 Apparatus
8.1 Drying system thermostatically controlled and capable of maintaining temperature of
(105 ± 2) °C.
8.2 Desiccator with an active drying agent such as silica gel.
8.3 Analytical balance capable of weighing to an accuracy of 1 mg or better.
8.4 Evaporating dish or crucible. Temperature tolerant laboratory vessel withstanding at least
110 °C. Suitable materials are metallic, ceramic, borosilicate glass or quartz, porcelain, etc.
9 Procedure
CAUTION — Flammable or explosive gases may be released from some samples in the drying process.
9.1 Procedure A
This procedure is suitable for solid or liquid plant biostimulants. The procedure is not suitable for some
liquid or semi-liquid samples where there is a risk of a cake surface formation or foam formation which
hinders an even drying. For these samples Procedure B (9.2) is preferable.
Place an evaporating dish or crucible (8.4) in the drying system (8.1) set at (105 ± 2) °C for a minimum
of 30 min. After cooling in the desiccator (8.2) to ambient temperature, weigh the dish or crucible (8.4)
to the nearest 1 mg (m ).
a
Weigh into the evaporating dish or crucible (8.4) (5 to 10) g of solid sample or (10 to 30) g of liquid
sample. The weight should be adjusted to ensure that, if possible, at least 0,2 g of dry residue will remain
after the drying process. Spread the sample to an even depth not exceeding 2 cm. Weigh the loaded dish
or crucible (8.4) to the nearest 1 mg (mb). Place the evaporating dish or crucible (8.4) containing the
sample into the drying system (8.1) set at (105 ± 2) °C until the residue appears dry, typically overnight
but not for more than 20 h. Then follow procedure 9.3.
9.2 Procedure B
This procedure is suitable for liquid biostimulants where there is a risk of a cake surface formation or
foam formation which hinders an even drying.
Weigh approximately 10 g of sand (7.1) into an evaporating dish (8.4), spread the sand to an even depth
not exceeding 2 cm evenly and place the dish (8.4) into the drying system (8.1) set at (105 ± 2) °C for a
minimum of 120 min. After cooling in the desiccator (8.2) to ambient temperature, weigh the evaporating
dish (8.4) containing the dried sand to the nearest 1 mg (m ).
a
Depending on the expected dry residue, weigh into the evaporating dish (8.4) containing the dried sand
between (10 to 30) g of sample and weigh the loaded dish (8.4) to the nearest 1 mg (m ). The weight of
b
the sample should be adjusted to ensure that, if possible, at least 0,2 g of dry residue will remain after the
drying process. Place the evaporating dish (8.4) containing the sample into the drying system (8.1) set at
(105 ± 2) °C until the residue appears dry, typically overnight but not for more than 20 h. Then follow the
procedure in 9.3.
The addition of sand prevents a surface crust from forming and disperses the sample. The amount of sand
depends on the sample size and samp
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