ProMatrix™| Wood Fibre Matrix Design

ProMatrix™ Engineered Fiber Matrix™ is a fully biodegradable bonded fibre matrix composed of 100% recycled Thermally Refined™ (thermally treated) wood fibres, wavy fused biodegradable fibres and biopolymers of natural origin. ProMatrix is phytosanitary treated, it does not contain harmful plasticised or plastic-coated grid, and after maturing, it creates a tightly porous and absorbent layer that promotes plant germination and growth. ProMatix may require 24–48 hours of maturing to achieve maximum efficiency.

ADVANTAGES OF THE PRODUCT

erosion protection for very steep slopes ≤ 1: 1,
it achieves or exceeds the efficiency of bonded fibre matrix (BFM),
equivalent efficiency to most erosion protection linings,
rough granulated slopes,
accelerated establishment of vegetation.

APPLICATION

The product ProMatrix™ is suitable for medium to steep slopes ≤ 1: 1. The product is applied to the surface using a water sowing machine.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	TEST MODE	UNIT	MINIMUM VALUE
Mass/surface unit	ASTM D6566¹	g/m²	> 393
Thickness	ASTM D6525¹	mm	> 4
Surface coverage	ASTM D6567¹	%	> 98
Water retention capability	ASTM D7367¹	%	> 1200
Colour	Observation	n.p.	Green
EFFICIENCY	TEST MODE	UNIT	VALUE
Surface coverage²	Extensive testing⁴	n.p.	< 0.05
Percentage of efficiency³	Extensive testing⁴	%	> 95
Maturing	Observation	Hours	24-48
Establishment of vegetation	ASTM D7322¹	%	> 600
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT	TEST MODE	UNIT	TYPICAL VALUE
Time of action⁵	ASTM D5338	n.p.	Up to 12 months
Ecotoxicity	EPA 2021.0	%	48h LC ₅₀ > 100%
Biodegradability	ASTM D5338	%	100
COMPOSITION			TYPICAL VALUE
Thermo treated wood fibres⁶			77 %
Wetting agents - including high viscosity adhesives based on colloidal polysaccharides (> 10% of final formulation)			18 %
Wavy fused biodegradable fibres derived from plant sugars			2.5%
Mineral activator			2.5%
* At uniform application of 3900 kilograms/hectare under laboratory conditions. 1. Test methods according to ASTM developed for erosion protection agents in rolls modified for hydraulic erosion protection agents. 2. Surface coverage is calculated as the ratio of soil loss on treated surfaces compared to untreated control surfaces. 3. Percentage efficiency = 1 - Surface coverage * 100%. 4. Extensive testing was performed at the Utah Water Research Laboratory and Texas Transportation Institute. For detailed testing information, contact a technical service representative of the company Profile at 800-508-8681 or +1-847-215-3464. 5. The time of action is the estimated time based on findings from the field, where it was found that the agent can provide erosion protection and agronomic benefit depending on the composition as well as specific field conditions, including but not limited to temperature, humidity, lighting, soil, biological activity, vegetation establishment and other environmental factors. 6. Heated for 5 minutes to a temperature greater than 193 degrees Celsius at a pressure greater than 345 kPa. In this way appropriate phytosanitary and thermal treatment are achieved.