PX300 Soil Stabilizer

At Integrated 8(a) Solutions, Inc., we don’t just “supply” PX300 Soil Stabilizer, we provide field staff with proven experience and expertise for creating a solution that meets your project-specific needs. This includes determining the dilution factor, the appropriate application of the diluted product, and the appropriate field equipment to utilize on each project. Whether you are building road bases, paths, trails, access roads, equipment pads, or athletic fields or addressing dust and/or erosion control problems, Integrated 8(a) Solutions will work closely with you to determine the proper application of PX300 for your project. PX300 is an environmentally friendly, non-toxic, non-polluting, liquid co-polymer-resin product that can:

• Reduce construction and maintenance costs for roads—by producing a highly impermeable surface (2.9 x 10-9 cm/sec permeability)

  • Road base

  • Unpaved / Secondary Roads

  • Utility Maintenance Roads

  • Haul Roads and Mining Roads

  • Construction Access and Agricultural Access Roads

• Be used to establish pads and lots, including:

  • Parking Lots

  • Machinery and Equipment Lots (Laydown Areas)

  • Construction Pads, Helicopter Pads, and Compost/Mulch Pads

  • Housing Developments

• Create natural-looking trails and paths—using either the existing onsite soil to preserve the natural look or decomposed granite

  • Walking, Hiking, and Equestrian Trails

  • Bicycle Paths

  • Walkways

• Be effectively used to stabilize the underlying base to increase the longevity of artificial turf fields

  • Football, Soccer, and Baseball Fields

  • Arenas and Multi-purpose Fields

  • Play Areas

• Be used as a safe carrier for hydro-seeding

• Bind soil particles to resist ambient dust (dust control) as well as wind and water erosion (erosion control)—no compaction is required

  • Construction Site Dust

  • Freeway Embankments

  • Unpaved Freeway Medians

  • Slope Erosion Control

  • Agricultural Dust

  PX300 Road Application Process

PX300 Trail Application Process

Trail Experience

PX300 Erosion Control & Hydro-Seeding Application Processes

Dust and Erosion Control Experience

• Freeway Medians for Dust Control (throughout California)—CalTrans

• Slope Erosion Control and Dust Control—County of San Bernardino, CA

• Slope Erosion Control and Dust Control—County of Riverside Road Department

• Hillside Slope Erosion Control—Sempra Energy

• Erosion Control Falling Waters Residential Development, Palm Desert, CA

• Erosion Control, Ontario Dairy Lands, Ontario, CA

PX300 Stabilization Process for Athletic Fields

Athletic Fields

• Concordia University—Football Fields, CA

• West Los Angeles College—Football and Baseball Fields, CA

• Campbell Hall College—Soccer & Football Field, CA

• Los Angeles Harbor College—Football Field, CA

• Pacific Palisades High School—Football Field, CA

Frequently Asked Questions About PX300

What is the composition of PX300?

PX300 is a special blend of enzymatic co-polymer emulsions developed by our colleague Greg Boston (founder of G.M. Boston Company). Development began in 1998 with several improvements made to the formula to increase its ability to bind soil particles—making the soil very dense and resistant to water penetration. PX300 is diluted with water depending on the soil stabilization project.

What types of soil will PX300 stabilize?

PX300 can be used with a wide variety of soil types—from sandy to hard clay—by varying the dilution rate of PX300 to water in the application process. A more concentrated product/water mixture is used to stabilize sandy soil; while a less concentrated product/water mixture is used to stabilize dense clay soil. Here are some examples of soil types that PX300 can effectively stabilize:

• Sandy soil

• Gravel

• Silty soil

• Volcanic ash

Does rain, snow, or hail cause deterioration to roads, trails, or pads constructed with PX300 stabilizer?

Roads constructed with PX300 are highly impermeable and highly compacted. We have achieved permeability levels of 2 x 10-9 cm/sec under ASTM 5084 and compaction results as high as 95%. Because potholes result from water penetration, the water-resistant quality and density of PX300-bound surfaces eliminate the need for constant road maintenance after seasons of rain and storms. 

Can PX300 stabilized soil withstand freeze/thaw cycles?

Yes! PX300 applications are not affected by freezes closely followed by thaws. The impermeability of PX300 treated roads means that no cracks due to standing water during thaw periods will undermine the integrity of the surface. 

For example, a PX300 road base finished with a chip-seal surface in the County of San Bernardino, CA, has withstood 7 years of freeze/thaw weather without any maintenance needed. 

Does heavy traffic affect PX300 stabilized roads?

Roadbeds and unpaved roads constructed with PX300 are highly durable. In laboratory testing, PX300/water/soil combinations have produced unconfined compressive-strength levels of 1233 PSI (ASTMD 2166). Such strength will endure heavy traffic easily. 

• The low permeability of the PX300 base reduces the occurrence of potholes, thereby saving on maintenance costs. (Click icon to download PX300 Permeability Lab Test Results)

• If an additional asphalt wear surface on a road is desired, the asphalt surface can be much thinner than traditionally required—reducing the amount of asphalt equates to big savings. In some situations, a chip-seal surface is all that is required—resulting in additional savings.

In other situations, no additional surface is desired and is not needed. For example, PX300 was used to construct a one-half mile road for the County of Riverside, CA, over eight years ago, without any additional surfacing. The road carries 500+ cars/day and has held up entirely satisfactorily during this time period without additional maintenance.

How does PX300 control dust and erosion?

When a very dilute solution of PX300 is sprayed over dusty soils, the product binds the soil to a depth sufficient to trap surface particles that would otherwise be blown by the wind or washed away by rain. 

If left undisturbed, the crusty cover will last through several seasons. However, the surface can easily be broken up for use in agriculture or construction operations. PX300 dust applications help contractors and government agencies avoid penalties for air quality violations that can occur during construction projects. 

PX300 is not only compatible with hydro-seeding, but PX300 treated soil enhances plant grow by allowing germination to take place uninhibited by wind or water erosion. 

Will PX300 change the appearance of the natural soil material?

PX300 is white in color, but it turns transparent as it dries—making it effective for nature trails and rural roads—creating a natural appearance that is superior to geomembranes and geosynthetic fabrics.  

What is the cost of a PX300 application?

For pricing information based on your requirements, please contact us by phone or e-mail.