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SNF FLOERGER
ZAC Milieux
42160 Andrézieux-Bouthéon - FRANCE
Tel : + 33 (0)4 77 36 86 00
Fax : + 33 (0)4 77 36 86 96
floerger@snf.fr
CHEMTALL
1, Chemical Road
Riceboro GA 31323 - USA
Tel : + 1 (912) 884 3366
Fax : + 1 (912) 884 5031
The information in this brochure is provided in good faith. To our knowledge it reflects the truth.
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AQUASORB
TM
AQUASORB is a water retainer that, when incorporated into a soil or a substrate, absorbs and retains large
quantities of water and nutrients. Unlike most products that become hydrated, AQUASORB has the property
of easily releasing the absorbed water and nutrients, thereby allowing the plant to have water and nutrients An outstanding absorption capacity The influence of salts
available at will as a function of the absorption - release cycles. In general, the finer the particle size of the polymer, the The presence of electrolytes in the aqueous medium
greater its absorption capacity and speed. significantly diminishes the absorption capacity of
AQUASORB: AQUASORB. This explains the fact that the water hol-
● Increases the Water Holding Capacity of soils for several years. Irrigation frequency may be reduced by 50%. ding capacity of AQUASORB in a substrate varies
● Limits losses of water and nutrient due to leaching. around 100-150 times its weight.
Absorption speed of AQUASORB
● Reduces evaporation from the soil. as a function of particle size (in deionized water at 20° C.) Absorption of AQUASORB as a function of fertilizer content
450 400
● Improves the physical properties of compact soils through good aeration.
400 350
● Enhances plant growth. Water and nutrients are continuously available in the root zone for optimal
Absorption ( in w/w )
350 300
0
AQUASORB
3005 KL
( 0,5 -3 mm )
50
0
mer network where it is stored. As the soil dries out, 0 10 30 60 120 240 0 0,1 0,5 1 1,5 2 5 10
CH2 CH CH2 CH the polymer releases up to 95% of the absorbed water Times (minutes) Concentration of fertilizers (gram/Iiter)
up to 500 times their weight in distilled water and H2O over time.
90 90
85 80
they become gels.
Weight in g
● Conversely, the 80 70
Control
75 60
less cross-linking
HOW IT WORKS HYDROGEL there is, the looser
70
65
50
40
1 gram of AQUASORB/kg
of sand
the network. T1 = 1/2 liter of Perlite + T2 = Perlite alone - 30
The polymer consists of a set of polymeric chains that Absorption volume 1/2 liter of Aquasorb in 1st fertilizing spraying 2 gram of AQUASORB/kg
20
are parallel to each other and regularly linked to each increases, but stability
swollen hydrogel in a
fertilizing solution
(1/2 liter of 28-14-14 NPK
at 2.5g/I) 10
of sand
Time in days
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AQUASORB
TM
AQUASORB
TM
AQUASORB
TM
AQUASORB makes it possible to improve the water retention of substrates. Irrigation frequencies are spread
out thereby reducing both water and labor costs. In arboriculture, AQUASORB reduces the summer mortality of young trees due to transplanting shock by 40%
with respect to the control group.
Control 30
800 140
Substrate + 0.1 % to 0.2 % of AQUASORB
700 25
Retention obtained. 120
AQUASORB
TM
Additional information:
● The higher the water temperature, the faster the
absorption of water by AQUASORB. Toxicity: ● AQUASORB is approved by the French Ministry of
Agriculture (APV N°8410030). Our US distributors’
● All the products in the AQUASORB line have a high ● AQUASORB products demonstrate no systemic
trade names are also approved by the US Department
absorption capacity. If the product is spilled, be sure
not to rinse it with water. The ground would become
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toxicity (oral LD50/rats 5000 mg/kg).
of Agriculture (USDA).
● Consult the safety data sheet for additional infor-
extremely slippery. Shovel or vacuum it up.
mation.
● To clean equipment, blow off the powder traces
with compressed air.
● Avoid contact with eyes and skin (use of gloves and
goggles is recommended.)