Specifications include, but are not limited to: Salt shall meet AASHTO-M-143 specifications with the following exceptions:1.Moisture content- 3% maximum.1% penalty will be charged for eachper of moisture above 3%.2.Sodium Chloride content - 97% minimum based on dry weight3.Supplier (contractor) must furnish three (3) copies of a "Certification" with the delivery ticket on eachload which will reflect (A) gradation, (B) purity and (C) moisture content. Failure to comply may begrounds for rejection of the shipment and or delay of invoice payment.4.Gradation requirements:SIEVE: 1/2" #30%PASSING100 (not less than 10%)5.Non-caking additive - When shipped in bulk, sodium chloride shall contain an anti-caking additive.NOTE: A minimum of 25PPM of non-caking additive is required to assure proper handling conditionsfor the salt.6.Contractor (vendor) shall comply with all legal load restrictions in hauling sodium chloride on roadsunder the jurisdiction of the NC Dept. of Transportation. Delivery tickets must reflect gross, fare andnet weights. Any load that exceeds the maximum legal weight will be refused.Trucks must be equipped with a roll back covering and the covering must be in place and cover theentire load when in transit and hauling salt
