superabsorbent polimer for water retention

1. Water and Nutrient Management for improved Plant Growth
Developed specifically for water and nutrient retention in soil and potting mixes, STOCKOSORB optimizes moisture
conditions for maximum plant growth.
STOCKOSORB provides a reservoir of water available to the plant on demand.Through controlled release of moisture
and plant nutrients, it reduces plant shock and the effects of drought.
It significantly enhances survival rates of new trees and shrubs even under extremely hot and dry climatic conditions.
The water-retaining properties of STOCKOSORB reduces the frequency of irrigation. By improving water efficiency, more
plant biomass is produced
with less water.
STOCKOSORB improves soil aeration and water infiltration, thus promoting sustainable root growth.
STOCKOSORB has the highest gel strength and stability to deliver the highest rate of water absorption under soil
pressure a very high. These features produce a long-lasting effect in soils. STOCKOSORB can repeatedly absorb and
release water over a long period of time.
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Tiffanie Roach
+1 336 3353764
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Sandra Kocherscheidt
+49 2151 38-1949
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2. The economical solution for efficient water management
Increases water holding capacity of soils
Reduces frequency of irrigation
Prevents leaching of valuable nutrients
Reduces labor and maintenance costs associated with irrigation
Enhances survival rates of new trees and shrubs
Improves plant quality
Allows for plant growth in extremly hot and dry climatic conditions
Contact
Tiffanie Roach
+1 336 3353764
+1 336 3333548
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Sandra Kocherscheidt
+49 2151 38-1949
+49 2151 38-1054
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3. Field of Effectiveness
Landscaping; Reforestation; Sports Turf Golf Courses; Land Reclamation; Commercial Horticulture; Agriculture Plant;
Transportation & Storage
STOCKOSORB® reduces the frequency of irrigation
STOCKOSORB® minimises the water and nutrient losses due to seepage, evaporation and surface runoff. The plant uses an
amount of water applied more efficient. By increasing the water use efficiency more biomass is produced with less water. At
the same time the efficiency of nutrients is enhanced.
STOCKOSORB® activates sustainable root growth
The fast growth of the root mass leads to an increased capacity for water and nutrient uptake. The plant will survive dry spells
for longer without irreversible damage.
STOCKOSORB® improves the survival during plant establishment
Young plants are very sensitive to planting out and drought stress will result in low survival rates and plant losses. Due to a
more uniform water supply STOCKOSORB® will result in an improved and faster plant establishment.
STOCKOSORB® increases the safety margin in plant production and plant quality
STOCKOSORB® creates optimum conditions for plant growth.
STOCKOSORB® has a positive effect on the water and nutrient supply, as well as on the porosity and permeability of soils and
potting mixes. Thereby STOCKOSORB® gives a better safety margin with regard to yield and quality of crops. The profitability
of plant production will be enhanced.
STOCKOSORB® has a long-lasting effect
A particular feature of STOCKOSORB® is its very quick rewetting ability whilst in the soil, even after completely drying out.
STOCKOSORB® retains the ability of repeated water absorption and release over a long period of time.
STOCKOSORB® is environmentally safe and compatible.
Contact
Tiffanie Roach
+1 336 3353764
+1 336 3333548
E-mail
Sandra Kocherscheidt
+49 2151 38-1949
+49 2151 38-1054
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4. STOCKOSORB® for agriculture
STOCKOSORB products are specially designed for use as soil conditioner for water and nutrient retention in landscaping,
forestry, horticulture and agriculture. STOCKOSORB increases the utilizable water holding capacity of soils and potting mixes.
By applying STOCKOSORB® the frequency of irrigation, as well as the leaching of valuable nutrients is reduced. Due to the
improved water supply the yield potential of soils and substrates is ensured. After precipitation or irrigation STOCKOSORB
granules swell to gel particles which store water, as well as the plant nutrients dissolved in the water. Water and nutrients
are available to the plant uniformly and completely. Thus STOCKOSORB provides a continuously available water reservoir, just
where the plant needs it - in the root zone.
Contact
Tiffanie Roach
+1 336 3353764
+1 336 3333548
E-mail
Sandra Kocherscheidt
+49 2151 38-1949
+49 2151 38-1054
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5. STOCKOSORB® for growth of trees and plants
Evonik has developed STOCKOSORB , a granulate product for soil, to promote growth of trees and plants even in extremely dry
locations. This is a hydrogel which absorbs water and fertilizer at the roots and releases these for the plants again in dry
conditions. The gel particles store rainwater and water from irrigation systems, thus creating a constant water store exactly
where the plant requires it at the roots. The water quantity available to the plants is thus significantly increased, resulting in
an optimum water supply and ensuring quicker and better root growth. This gives the plants lasting protection against drought.
Contact
Tiffanie Roach
+1 336 3353764
+1 336 3333548
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Sandra Kocherscheidt
+49 2151 38-1949
+49 2151 38-1054
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6. 8/22/2014 Equipment - CREASORB® - Superabsorbent for non-sanitaryapplications
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Applicable insertion aggregates and pumps
The deployment of STOCKOSORB® does not require a specific technique. The machines and devices routinely used in
operations should normally be suitable.
Large-scale deployment with traditional fertilizer dredger
After deployment, STOCKOSORB must be blended with the soil intensively. It may be mixed with organic fertilizer and soil
improvement chemicals before application. The recommendable depth of insertion is 10 – 15 cm / more if necessary.
Band or line application in crop or plant lines
Together with seed material, Stockosorb may be drilled into the ground with sewing machines, or deployed together with
fertilizer with integrated undersown crops with sewing machines.
Wood and tree plantation
May be mixed with soil extract or plant substrate when planting woods or trees. 1/3 of the recommended STOCKOSORB dosage
is directly applied into the planting hole while the remaining 2/3 are mixed with filling material. In any case, the plantation
must be cast on as tightly as usual.
„Pre-Hydrated“ application
For this application, a STOCKOSORB gel is produced first by adding STOCKOSORB to water and stirring it slowly. It is also
sufficient to add the product to a water stream when filling the supply vessel. After a swelling time of approx. 30 min (subject
to water temperature), the gel is ready to be used. The recommended mixtures range from HC60 (1 kg STOCKOSORB for every
60 l of water) up to HC150 (1 kg STOCKOSORB for 150 l of water).
It may be necessary to further add other organic material to the HC mixture. This can be done with customary concrete mixers.
Large-scale deployment with slurry tank cars with soil injection lances, bands, pipes or grubbers
Band or planting hole application; insert into open line or planting hole via spilling or spraying and mix intensively with
the soil
Injection with a turbo lance injector
Injection with plant lances
In order to pump HC, membrane pumps suitable for high consistency material should be used. Using other types of pumps may
shrink the gel. This may lead to a drastic decline in the performance of the product.
Application of dry STOCKOSORB
Contact
Tiffanie Roach
+1 336 3353764
+1 336 3333548
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Dominique Kühl
+49 2151 38-1494
+49 2151 38-1054
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