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Ecology Controls M-Binder Mulch Tackifier-Soil Stabilizer

What Is Ecology Controls M-Binder?
Ecology controls M-Binder is composed of the finely ground outer coating of a seed. Nature has designed this protective coating to perpetuate this particular species. The plant produces a seed head which eventually drops to the ground. Moisture dampens the muciloid outer coating enough to fasten or stick the seed to the ground until germination starts.

Ecology Controls has selected this particular material for use as a tackifier in hydroseeding after many years of research. Ecology Controls M-Binder utilizes the natural property of the muciloid coating for the exact purpose nature intended: to bind seed and soil together until germination and growth begin.

Features:

  • COST EFFECTIVE - increases plant density and seed rention
  • IMPROVES - slurry suspension and slurry flow
  • DURABLE - forms a firm, resilient, rewettable membrane which fastens seed to soil surface
  • EASY - to handle, easy to apply and easy to cleanup
  • SAFE - all organic-non-toxic, non-corrosive for animals and plant material
  • VERSATILE - used for Dust Abatement, Hydroseeding, Straw and Fiber Tackifying

Usage:
Ecology Controls M-Binder may be applied as a dry powder or as a wet slurry to dry or wet surfaces. It does not require set-up or drying time because when wet it is a heavy muciloid material and when dry it is a firm but rewettable membrane. It may even be applied during rain.

Ecology Controls M-Binder, whether used alone as a dust control product, or in combination with straw, fibers, seed and fertilizers in hydroseeding keeps materials where you want them.

Proven Results:
In a test of seven stabilizers by University of California at Davis (Agronomy progress report #49, Ag Experiment Station) Ecology Controls M-Binder proved to be superior in seed retention, promoting germination and controlling erosion.
Competitive Product
M-Binder
Fiber only, 1,000 lbs. per acre

Note: The above left and center illustrations soil has not cracked, fiber only has soil movement. Observe heaviest growth in the center photo M-Binder test. All treatments contained wood fiber.
Haiku, Oahu, Hawaii
Rainfall in excess of 200 inches per year
Southern California
Excellent soil retention, exceptionally uniform
germination (no irrigation)

GENERAL APPLICATION RATES:*

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

M-Binder

80-200 lbs.

Protein content

1.62

Water

as required for slurry flow

Ash content

2.70

Wood or Paper Fiber

as specified

Fiber

4.00

Seed

as specified

PH of 1% solution

6.80

*Rates vary depending on job site-consult your Ecology Controls supplier for your specific needs.

Settleable Solids

5.00

Shipping Information:
Packed in 50 lb. polywoven-lined paper bags with loading instructions on the bag. All palletized shipments shrink wrapped and banded (2000 lbs./pallet).

Typical Specifications:
Wood Fiber shall be derived from Hemlock, Aspen or Alder chips dyed green in 50 lb. bales. Applied at the rate of 1,000 to 2,000 lbs. per acre.

Soil Stabilizer shall be Ecology Controls M-Binder applied at the rate of 40 to 160 lbs. per acre. Add slowly to avoid lumping.

Fertilizer shall be as specified by architect, agency, or argronomist knowledgeable of existing soil conditions. Generally between 400 and 800 lbs. per acre.

Seed shall be of commercial quality and of the best standard of purity available and shall be free of noxious weeds. The weights of the various materials to be used in the slurry shall be determined from marked weights per sack and sack count or by weighing on approved scales.

Mixing: The slurry shall be prepared by mixing mulch, seed, fertilizer, Ecology Controls M-Binder and water in the mixer in the proper proportions specified. The materials shall be loaded into the mixer and mixed in such sequence as to provide a thoroughly mixed, homogeneous slurry. The slurry shall have the proper consistency to adhere to the earth slopes without lumping or running.

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