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SOILOC - SOD CRYSTALS™
SUPER ABSORBENT CRYSTALS FOR SODDING,
SEEDING,
POTTING SOIL, PLANTING BEDS, TREE PLANTING:
1.0 Material Description: PAM:
SOILOC - SOD CRYSTALS is a super absorbent polymer. It is supplied in a dry
crystal for easy spreading. When watered the crystal swells & absorbs
over 300 times its weight in water. ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY: NON-TOXIC TO
PLANTS & ANIMALS - NON-CORROSIVE - CONTAINS NO CALCIUM CHLORIDE.
2.0 INTENDED USE:
SODDING, SEEDING, POTTING SOIL, PLANTING
BEDS, TREE PLANTING
SOILOC - SOD CRYSTALS is designed to be broadcast directly on the ground.
When water is applied the crystals swell up acting like a water reservoir
for the root zone. As the soil dries the crystals release the water to the
roots. Extends watering cycle up to 50%. Lasts approx 5 years in the soil.
3.0 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
Appearance: White & brown granules
Weight (dry product): 5 lbs. / gal.
Stability (dry product): 5 years
Stability (in solution): 7-10 days
Odor: Odorless
4.0 Application Rates:
A. Sod: 150 - 450 lbs / acre *
B. Seed: 150 - 450 lbs / acre *
* Broadcast on ground & work in 2" -
3" deep.
C. Potting Soil: Mix completely into dry soil at the following
rates:
| Container Size: | SOD CRYSTALS |
| 1 gal 5 gal. 20 gal. 100 gal. |
1 ounce 2 ounces 8 ounces 32 ounces |
D. Planting Beds: Mix Completely
into planting area at the following rates:
| Planting Area | SOD CRYSTALS |
| 1,000 s.f., 1"
depth 1,000 s.f., 3" depth 1,000 s.f., 6" depth |
2 lbs. 6 lbs. 12 lbs. |
E. Tree Planting: Mix completely
into backfill soil at the following rates:
| 1" - 3" caliper 4" - 7" caliper 7" - 8" caliper |
4 ounces 18 ounces 44 ounces |
F. Bulk Soil: Mix completely into
dry planting media at the following rates:
| 1 C.F. | 8 tsp. |
| 1 C.Y. | 4 lbs. |
5.0
Packaging:
40 lb bag, 430 lb fiber drum, bulk - 30 bags / pallet.
6.0 Storage:
Keep from freezing. Store in a dry place.
7.0 Caution:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CLEAN - UP SPILLS ON HARD SURFACES IMMEDIATELY.
WILL CAUSE HARD SURFACES TO BECOME SLIPPERY WHEN WET.
8.0 Clean - up:
All equipment can be cleared with water and brush.
10.0 For further information:
GeoCHEM, Inc. has several different standard dust & erosion control
products and soil amendments. For further information - contact
us.
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SOILOC Dust Suppressants | Animal Waste Treatment Chemicals
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PH: 206.973.2565 or 206.973.7338 (WA State)
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