PANTERRA^TM ROAD SOIL STABILIZER

 CONDITIONS UNPAVED SOIL ROADS, TRANSFORMING THEM WITH NORMAL ROAD EQUIPMENT INTO HARD SURFACED STABLE SOIL ROADS FREQUENTLY OUTPERFORMING EXPENSIVE ASPHALT ROADS, AT A FRACTION OF THE COST.

• UNIQUE NON-TOXIC ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE FORMULATION.

• ECONOMICAL - EXTEMELY DURABLE - FAST AND EASY TO APPLY. SOIL ROADS APPLIED IN U.S.A. SHOW MORE THAN 20 YEARS MAINTENANCE FREE PERFORMANCE.

• TREATED UNPAVED SOIL ROADS OPEN TO TRAFFIC SAME DAY, FOLLOWING APPLICATION.

Panterra^TM soil stabilizer is formulated precisely under strict quality    control to make economically strong unpaved soil roads with excellent compaction providing significantly increased load-bearing strength. The amount of concentrated Panterra^TM soil stabilizer for typical two lanes wide - 26 feet, 6 inches deep, applied in two 3-inch applications (lifts) and 0.6 mile (1 kilometer) long is 7.9 U.S. gallons. This gallon figure is constant for the volume of soil described - only the amount of water required for the specific soil application varies. The variation in water required with Panterra^TMis based on the Optimum Humidity of the specific soil(s) on site.

Another advantage of Panterra^TM is to be able to use local dirty soil materials normally considered outside the range of aggregates and materials used for road construction. As local materials normally can be used with Panterra^TM soil stabilizer, haulage of "foreign" materials is minimized or typically prevented entirely, saving significant time and money.

Following simple instructions, the rapidly-acting Panterra^TMformulation due to superwetting components, quickly penetrates the stirred soil while being mixed with a road grader or a disc cultivator, carrying its biocatalyst components to improve water/soil/aggregate adhesion, wetting and adhering to every surface from fines to coarse aggregates. The biocatalytics react with fine (200 mesh and finer) cohesive colloidal soils (clays) that must be present at a level of at least 15% passing. The maximum upper end of the range is 80% cohesive clay (minus 200 size): 70% is the preferred maximum. Reacted, lubricated cohesive soil fines prepare the area for full compaction - a state not achieved through normal road water mix.

The Panterra^TM treated fines and aggregates are mixed homogeneously by blade or discs, then compacted with an absolute minimum of voids, greatly increasing the density of the now stabilized soil, making a superior and more durable load-bearing surface. After a few hours of cure time, the result is an unpaved soil road surface that is highly stable, providing great durability, easily resisting heavy traffic and weather attack and erosion. The extremely hard, tight Panterra^TM treated road surface is impermeable to water intrusion, after crowning and compacting the top or final lift. It is normal to open the road to traffic immediately following application.

Panterra^TM, stated in basic terms, is a truly unique formulation. Its safe enzymatic and chemical formulation when mixed with the appropriate amount of water (see amounts in Application Manual), rapidly penetrates non-clumped or "loose" soil, and drives a large amount of water from between the clays. Most of the water left over from this unique application reaction is induced to combine with the available soil minerals, forming permanent strong, and hard accretions. The accretions build around the fine clay particles and fill the normally-present air voids or pockets. As these air voids, for the most part, are filled, the number of voids is reduced dramatically, and any voids remaining are nearly filled completely. The result of the combined activities, along with others (proprietary) is, in a certain sense, the invention of a new clay molecule.

All combine to produce a permanent, impermeable, durable road surface.

Panterra^TM unpaved roads typically last for many years with minimal-to-no maintenance when installed following Manufacturers instructions.

Indeed, the Panterra^TM-made road, whether used for normal municipal traffic (car, trucks, buses, etc.), heavily laden farm trucks (60,000 lbs.), or mine haulers at 120,000 lbs., has the ability to outperform and outlast the asphalt roads found throughout the world. Panterra^TM has repeatedly displayed its outstanding ability to support compacted soil areas surfacing roads of 350-ton off-road vehicles.

The Panterra^TM surface can be used for a variety of applications including remote or rural airplane non-dusting landing strips, forestry roads, petroleum extraction site roads, ore mining truck roads, mined pads, cattle feedlots for aquifer protection, etc.

As mentioned, in most cases, local materials such as the road itself as well as river and pit sources (that otherwise would not work or be acceptable in conventional road construction) typically can be transformed into acceptable road building materials when bound tightly by Panterra^TM treated cohesive clay fines.

The Panterra^TMsoil road surface prevents any water permeation, frost damage (freeze-thaw cycling), gravel loss and unraveling. Panterra^TM roads stop dusting problems, washboard surface deformations, and road ruts. The water removal ditches on both sides of the crowned surface road are treated in the same way, with the same excellent results.

Panterra^TM stabilizing soil treatment permits applications ranging from steamy, wet jungles to hot, dry deserts to the frigid ends of the earth, all achieved at a fraction of the cost of making a normal asphalt road.

RECONSTRUCTING EXISTING DAMAGED ASPHALT ROADS UTILIZING ROAD GRINDING EQUIPMENT

Grinding equipment (such as Bomag) can be utilized to grind the asphalt topping together with the underlying stone or soil gallery. Using a minimum of (8% - 10%) cohesive clay content, mixed with Panterra^TM, a road rivaling a concrete highway is produced - at a nearly insignificant cost compared to concrete (see Application Manual).

It is also possible to use the Panterra^TMformulation to repair a slowly leaking pond or lagoon THROUGH the existing water. In other words, the pond, lagoon or lake does not have to be emptied for this type of application. In fish and crustacean culture where the pond water is 1.2 to 1.5 meters deep use 5 U.S. gallons of Panterra^TM per surface acre. Stirring up bottom fines (silts), can be accomplished easily by dragging lengths of chain behind a powered boat in shrimp or fish lagoons or, if necessary, by adding fines to the water which will react with Panterra^TM and gradually be dispersed from suspension into areas of water seepage usually plugging them and stopping the problem. Seepage may be an especially serious problem where it is necessary to raise the animals completely isolated from other water sources (sea, bay, catchments, etc.) to prevent disease intrusion.

The same seepage problems in wastewater ponds can be stopped. Sewer lagoons typically are 10 feet in water depth when new. The amounts of Panterra^TM added in this instance is a 10 U.S. gallons per surface acre area, and stir up bottom silts as above. Leaking sewer lagoons can be particularly dangerous to nearby drinking water acquifers and surface water by contaminating with pathogenic microbes and toxic chemicals.

In many locations, erosion may be concentrated at one end or one side of the pond due to prevailing wind direction. Use of Panterra^TM in these areas will result in a strong erosion prevention.

(For complete Instructions, see Panterra^TM Soil Stabilization Application Instructions.)

PANTERRA^TM SOIL STABILIZATION ROAD AGGREGATES SPECIFICATION, IF LOCAL SOIL IS ALL SANDS OR NON-COHESIVE EQUIVELANTS

Unlike other road-building materials and methods, Panterra^TM performs successfully across a wide range of minus 200 cohesive clay fines of 15% to 70%. (Under certain conditions, clay content can be as high as 80%)

With clay content minimum of 15% (by weight), rocks up through five (5) inches (12.7 cm.) can be left in the road surface to be worked. This important aspect in itself aids in much more rapid application leading to full use of road, compared to competitive products.

The normal on-site specification is to simply add a minimum of cohesive clays to bring the road materials where the cohesive clay minimum is 15% by weight. The "ideal" specification is that of ready-mix, replacing Portland Cement portion with minus 200 cohesive clays. Rock maximum size is 0.75 inch. Blue-gray cohesive clay is preferred but red or mustard clays (or any other cohesive clay) are usable.

ON-SITE MACHINE & TOOL LIST FOR PANTERRA^TM APPLICATIONS (Standard Road Emplacement Equipment)

• Road Grader with movable claws and blade (angular movable-up/down, side/side.)

• Disc cultivator (strongly preferred but not essential)

• Compactor (only one compactor is necessary, except when sheep/goat foot (A) used for base lifts(s), the B, C, or D and MUST be used for final (top) lift. It is suggested emphatically to use sheep foot compact for all lifts to top final, or last, lift.

• "Sheep" or "Goat" Foot compactor - minimum 15 tons or more preferred. Note: CANNOT be used for final or very top lift compaction, only use smooth roller.

• Vibrating Compactor - Minimum 15 tons preferred.

• Non-vibrating roller compactor - Minimum 15 ton.

• Pneumatic Multi-Wheel Roller (not preferred, but heavy machine usable.)

 

 
 
 

Mini-Compactor or Pneumatic or gas-powered foot tamper for ditch compacting and working steep slopes, as needed, if at all.

• Water Truck - minimum 2,000 U.S. gallons (7,500 liters) with rear sprinkler at least truck width with capped ends. On-board pump and hose ESSENTIAL for obtaining water from nearby field source(s).
• The on-board pump should be capable of spraying the Panterra^TM/water mixture on soil windrows, as well as flat and sloping surfaces.
• Dump truck and loader, if necessary, to haul materials (aggregates and /or cohesive clays) from local source.
• Generator sufficient to provide electricity for night lighting (halogen lamps preferred), if applications are to be made at night.

• NORMAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION SUPER WETTING AGENT

If asphalt road is specified, the Panterra^TM formulation stabilizes the underneath support solids and aggregates, performing without peer Panterra^TM works as described above, vastly improving compaction density and load-bearing strength, leading to cementation of the now well-stabilized soil structure. This applies to base course or floor, sub-base and sub-grade application method is the same procedure as for a soil road.

With Panterra^TM stabilized soil underneath, asphalt road surface performance is enhanced and improved. Pothole and rut formation is minimized, reducing the need for extensive repairs and extending the useful life of the asphalt road.

Panterra^TM soil stabilizer is non-toxic and is completely harmless to the environment. This includes all plants and animals.

Panterra^TM is available as a concentrated liquid (to which quantities of water are eventually added on-site) in 55 U.S. gallon plastic drums and 5 U.S. gallon heavy-duty plastic containers. The latter packaging is the most popular due to the ease of handling, shipping and storing.

No shipping restrictions apply to Panterra^TM soil stabilizer because of its inherent safety. The product is non-flammable. Due to its highly concentrated form, shipping costs are kept low.

Panterra^TM is to be stored out of direct sunlight, with storage temperature not to exceed 120 degrees F maximum, although up to 3 months storage at 115 degrees F can be tolerated. Panterra^TM should be protected from freezing when it is in liquid, not-applied form. At the job site, the product should be stored in shade until time of use.

When stored in drums at 100 degrees F and below, useful shelf life minimum is 2 years from date of shipment from factory.

A typical unpaved standard two lane road width (26 feet or about 8 meters) requires 7.9 U.S. gallons (30 liters) per kilometer for traffic up to 60,000 lbs. per vehicle. The road depth treated in 6 inches (15 cm.) applied in two 3-inch (7.5 cm.) lifts. From 60,000 lbs. to 100,000 lbs. 11.8 gallons of concentrated Panterra^TMproduct is required, roadbed depth is 9 inches. This is applied in 3-inch lifts, until experience is gained, and most applications this deep can be applied by skilled workers in two 4.5-inch lifts. Vehicle and load weights to 150,000 lbs. utilize 14 gallons of Panterra^TM, with road depth at 15 inches (38 cm). This type of very heavy-duty road is usually made in 3 or 4 lifts, depending on applicator experience and local conditions.

It is important to note that the amount of Panterra^TM soil stabilizer remains constant in each application described above. Only the amount of water necessary to transport the concentrate into the loose soil changes. (See pertinent chart(s) in Panterra^TM Application Manual.)

The actual amount of water required for a particular application is that quantity necessary to be within 1% UNDER the Optimum Humidity or the Optimum Humidity itself, determined by laboratory test such as Troxler for that road application site (See separate Panterra^TM Soil Stabilization/Compaction Application Instructions).

OTHER USES - POND/LAGOON/LAKE SOIL STABILIZATION SEALER; NORMAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION WATER SUPER WETTING AGENT

Panterra^TM soil treatment can be used in the construction of walls and floors or ponds and lagoons ranging in use from aquaculture farms (shrimp, lobster, fishes, etc.) to sewerage lagoons for municipalities, industries and farms. The application of Panterra^TM results in leak-proof structures of long permanence, in place of expensive lining sometimes used. The tops of the walls between ponds are used as roads, and they are Panterra^TM-treated in the usual way. Many roads in these open, treeless pond areas are subjected to great erosion attack by wind and rain and typically undergo expensive, time-consuming repairs and maintenance 2 - 3 times a year or more. Treated with Panterra^TM, these unpaved roads are no longer problems. This is especially important where farming is done at the rate of 3 or 4 harvests a year. Also, the treated dike tops, as well as treated pond or lagoon walls, are no longer sources of dust being blown into shrimp/fish raising ponds, with the dust possibly carrying pathogens and toxic chemicals, and other contaminants. Hence Panterra^TM in these applications acts as hygiene protection.

In many areas, wind erosion of pond and lagoon walls are a serious problem but it is easily prevented by product application. Pond, lagoon and lake treatment is practiced at 12 inches (30 cm) deep for floor base, and 6 inches (15 cm) for sloping walls. To accomplish this, cohesive colloidal clay fines (200 mesh and finer) content must be a minimum of 15% with a maximum of 70%.