Specifications include, but are not limited to: The state of Ohio has requirements for various types and uses of salt. TABLE, WATER SOFTENING, ICE REMOVAL. The state of Ohio has requirements for various types and uses of salt. These requirements are delineated intothree (3) classifications. CLASSIFICATION: 1.Water Softeninga.Northern Rock Saltb. Southern Rock Salt c.Vacuum Evaporated Crystal Saltd.Compressed Evaporated Salt (Tablet or Pellets)e.Dried Solar Salt2.Ice Removala.Rock Salt3.Iodized Table Salt. REQUIREMENTS:A. Water Softening Salt:1.General: The salt must be free from foreign material and must not impair equipment operation or cause thewater being treated to fail to meet the requirements of the U.S.E.P.A. Drinking Water Regulation. The saltmust meet or exceed the requirements of Federal specification O-S-1926 and AWWA Standard B200-07 andthe requirements stated herein. (Sieve sizes are U.S. Standard Sieve Series.). Ice Removal Compound:1.Rock Salt - This salt, to be used for ice removal must meet or exceed the requirements of ASTM Standard D-632-01, Type I, Grade 1.a.Rock Salt must contain a minimum of 95.0% Sodium Chloride.
