Erosion Control
APPLICATIONS
Polymer Enhanced Soft Armoring
Polymer enhanced soft armoring is a temporary to permanent stabilization and erosion control method that uses a soft pliable matting such as jute, coir, coconut, hemp or burlap in conjunction with 700 Series Silt Stop® powder or 600 Series Silt Stop® emulsion. Silt Stop polymer binds soil, metals, nutrients, and microbes together. This complex also attaches to the matting creating a highly erosion resistant surface that will support vegetation along with aiding in improved runoff clarity by preventing soil mobilization in stormwater.
Temporary Stabilization
600 Series Silt Stop® and 700 Series Silt Stop® polymers are most effective and long lasting when applied with other BMPs. However, temporary stabilization of stockpiles and bare soil on slopes is often needed. In these cases, site-tested 700 Series and 600 Series Silt Stop® polymers can be applied over exposed soil and slopes. This application will temporarily hold the soil particles together to prevent soil loss, control erosion, and improve runoff quality.
Enhanced Vegetation Establishment
Using 600 Series Silt Stop® emulsions and 700 Series Silt Stop® powders when seeding and establishing vegetation can improve outcomes in germination, vegetation quality, and growth. Anionic polyacrylamide polymers such as those used in APS Silt Stop® have long been promoted by the United States Department of Agriculture to improve crop yield by decreasing erosion, improving soil structure, increasing water infiltration, and keeping beneficial microbes and nutrients in place. Give your vegetation a boost with APS 600 and 700 Series Silt Stop®!
Hydraulic Erosion Control
APS 600 Series Silt Stop® emulsions and 700 Series Silt Stop® powders control erosion, improve runoff clarity, decrease airborne dust, and improve vegetation. When used in conjunction with hydraulic seed and mulch applications, these benefits are realized in addition to improving mulch and seed binding.
Dust Control
APS 600 Series Silt Stop® emulsions and 700 Series Silt Stop® powders are designed to agglomerate and bind very fine particulates. This mechanism has been shown to reduce airborne dust from haul roads, waste dumps, tailings piles, and open areas on construction sites. Duration between watering will vary with weather and road conditions. The use of APS Silt Stop® products is intended to reduce the amount of airborne dust by increasing soil particle size, binding soil particles together, and decreasing the amount of water applications required to control fugitive dust.
Polymer Enhanced Soft Armoring
Polymer enhanced soft armoring is a temporary to permanent stabilization and erosion control method that uses a soft pliable matting such as jute, coir, coconut, hemp or burlap in conjunction with 700 Series Silt Stop® powder or 600 Series Silt Stop® emulsion. Silt Stop polymer binds soil, metals, nutrients, and microbes together. This complex also attaches to the matting creating a highly erosion resistant surface that will support vegetation along with aiding in improved runoff clarity by preventing soil mobilization in stormwater.
Temporary Stabilization
600 Series Silt Stop® and 700 Series Silt Stop® polymers are most effective and long lasting when applied with other BMPs. However, temporary stabilization of stockpiles and bare soil on slopes is often needed. In these cases, site-tested 700 Series and 600 Series Silt Stop® polymers can be applied over exposed soil and slopes. This application will temporarily hold the soil particles together to prevent soil loss, control erosion, and improve runoff quality.
Enhanced Vegetation Establishment
Using 600 Series Silt Stop® emulsions and 700 Series Silt Stop® powders when seeding and establishing vegetation can improve outcomes in germination, vegetation quality, and growth. Anionic polyacrylamide polymers such as those used in APS Silt Stop® have long been promoted by the United States Department of Agriculture to improve crop yield by decreasing erosion, improving soil structure, increasing water infiltration, and keeping beneficial microbes and nutrients in place. Give your vegetation a boost with APS 600 and 700 Series Silt Stop®!
Hydraulic Erosion Control
APS 600 Series Silt Stop® emulsions and 700 Series Silt Stop® powders control erosion, improve runoff clarity, decrease airborne dust, and improve vegetation. When used in conjunction with hydraulic seed and mulch applications, these benefits are realized in addition to improving mulch and seed binding.
Dust Control
APS 600 Series Silt Stop® emulsions and 700 Series Silt Stop® powders are designed to agglomerate and bind very fine particulates. This mechanism has been shown to reduce airborne dust from haul roads, waste dumps, tailings piles, and open areas on construction sites. Duration between watering will vary with weather and road conditions. The use of APS Silt Stop® products is intended to reduce the amount of airborne dust by increasing soil particle size, binding soil particles together, and decreasing the amount of water applications required to control fugitive dust.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some quick answers to common questions about APS polymers, flocculants, and stormwater testing. For more details, visit our full FAQ page.
General Company and Approach
- What does Applied Polymer Systems (APS) do?
APS develops and supports polymer-based solutions for erosion and sediment control during construction. - What makes APS different from other erosion control suppliers?
APS focuses on testing, technical support, and correct polymer selection rather than one-size-fits-all products.
🔗 APS technical support approach | Polymer performance testing - Who typically works with APS?
APS works with engineers, contractors, inspectors, and regulators involved in construction-phase stormwater compliance.
🔗 Industries served
Flocculants & Polymers
- What are flocculants?
Flocculants help fine sediment particles bind together so they can settle and be captured within BMPs (Best Management Practices). - Why are flocculants used in construction stormwater management?
They address fine silts and clays that traditional sediment controls struggle to capture. - Do flocculants replace erosion and sediment controls?
No. Flocculants enhance the performance of BMPs, not replace them. They work best in combination with properly designed and maintained basins, ditches, and inlet protection. - What is APAM?
APAM stands for Anionic Polyacrylamide, a polymer flocculant commonly used in construction stormwater applications. - Is all APAM the same?
No. Molecular weight and charge density vary, affecting how the polymer interacts with different soils.
🔗 Polymer selection and matching
Why Anionic PAM Is Important
- Why does the charge of a flocculant matter?
Polymer charge affects how it interacts with sediments and aquatic life. - Why is anionic PAM preferred for stormwater applications?
Anionic PAM carries a negative charge that does not readily bind to fish gills or aquatic organisms when used correctly. - Why are cationic polymers not used in construction stormwater?
Cationic polymers carry a positive charge and can bind strongly to fish gills, making them unsafe for stormwater applications.
🔗 Proper polymer selection guidance - How does APAM reduce risk to aquatic life?
When properly tested and applied, APAM binds fine sediment particles together so they settle and can be captured within BMPs, reducing turbidity and minimizing interaction with aquatic organisms downstream.