The 3D surfactant range consists of the most advanced surfactants in the market. These surfactants are backed up with various independent research and have field-proven results for numerous of years by the end users. The multi-branch regenerating is patented.
Multi-branch regenerating technology is completely different to other technologies that are currently used in the professional turf market. The difference between them and the traditional linear co-block polymer molecules is that they are much higher in molecular weight and have multiple interactive sites (6 or 8 sites). Therefore each branch is a wetting agent by itself. This branching will increase the interaction between the surfactant and the soil, which will cause very consistent moisture levels
within the treated surface. The combination of the higher molecular weight and branching will positively affect the biodegradation of the product. When one branch is removed by biodegradation, a new lower molecular weight surface active species is regenerated. This will continue to manage the water in the soil.
Multi-branch regenerating technology is incorporated in all of our 3D surfactants and will reduce hydrophobic conditions on a sustainable basis. Independent research has shown that the surfactants are able to reduce water use of over 30% while maintaining high turf quality.
Products: OARS HS, OARS PS, PBS150 and Hydra30plus
Another Aqua Aid patented technology is the OARS technology. OARS stands for Organic Acid Redistribution System. The OARS technology controls soil water repellency by dissolving the dried organic acid layer of the soil colloid. This dried out organic acid layer will form a wax layer on the soil colloid, making these colloids hydrophobic, being the main reason for Localized Dry Spots (LDS).
Other wetting agents mask the problem by heavily wetting the soil but not removing the acid layer on the colloids. Therefore
the soil colloids will remain hydrophobic. After using the OARS technology the soil will become hydrophilic again. The OARS technology is patented and backed up by independent research.
Products:
OARS HS, OARS PS, OARS Liquid, OARS Pellets.
OARS HS:
A hydrating surfactant that includes the multi-branch regenerating and OARS technology.
OARS PS and OARS PS Granular:
A penetrating surfactant that also includes both technologies.
PBS-150 and PBS-150 Granular:
Long lasting hydrating soil surfactants that consist of 100% multi-branch regenerating technology.
OARS Liquid:
The corrective approach to managing water repellency.
Aquifer:
A co-block polymer based omnidirectional hydrating surfactant.
Aqua Aid:
A very cost-effective penetrant formulated with high quality grade non-ionic surfactants.
FWY-ISP:
A unique injectable soil penetrant designed to cover large surfaces.
Hydra30 Plus:
Improving the overall moisture management within agronomic programs. Hydra30 Plus is a combination of the 3D and 2D surfactant.