Stabilizer®
stabilizes soil by binding soil particles
Can you bind soil particles in a completely natural way? You can with a very special seed from a special plant. When you crush this seed into different grades of powder and blend that powder in a proprietary process using a perfected recipe, Stabilizer is created. It’s so natural that it is edible, and actually good for you (Lawyers Disclaimer: DO NOT EAT STABILIZER). When Stabilizer mixes into a soil; it works its way into the spaces between soil particles, also known as pore spaces. Much like the chaperon between you and your dance partner at the school dance. Unlike the chaperon, Stabilizer strengthens the weaknesses of the party. You could say that it stabilizes the soil.
A good party needs to bring its guests together….with sponges. Once Stabilizer is activated by water, it swells like a sponge. Soil particles stick to Stabilizer. The swelling action pulls the particles and binds them together. Binding soil particles does different things depending on the type of soil and the amount of Stabilizer in the soil. An aggregate and a higher amount of Stabilizer can achieve a very hard surface. A baseball infield mix with a lower amount of Stabilizer can achieve a firm, yet forgiving surface. But can it keep that surface stable in many weather conditions?
A good party can be ruined by too many or too few refreshments. When a soil is hit with too much water, Stabilizer drinks as much as it can and allows the rest to drain. The soil remains stable, without becoming too muddy, because Stabilizer keeps the soil particles bonded. This also works in dry periods. Stabilizer is like a camel, after it drinks water; it stores the water, reducing loose and dusty soil.
Where can you use Stabilizer? Explore the application pages for a few examples, but we really want you to discover your own uses. Twenty six years of doing this and you hear some crazy things. Like our friends that realized Stabilizer binds so well, it can embalm the deceased. No joke, we’re dead serious. But it may be a good idea to stick with soil, request a free sample or check out your application and imagine what you can do with Stabilizer.