bioAPT Data Sheet

American Peat Technology, LLC 36203 350th Ave • Aitkin, MN, 56431 Office - 218.927.7888 • Fax – 218.927.3272 www.AmericanPeatTech.com BioAPT Peat Based Microbe Carrier Made from all natural materials Proven in the Rhizobia seed inoculant industry High humic fraction Exceptional moisture and nutrient retention Superior shelf life Neutral pH Granular product for easy handling Powdered product available BioAPT microbe carrier is made from high quality reed sedge peat. The peat is densified and processed into granular and powdered products. American Peat Technology LLC is the leading supplier to the Rhizobia seed inoculant industry which has been successfully using reed sedge peat to carry the fragile Gram-negative Rhizobia bacteria to market for years. BioAPT is a successful carrier due to its ability to absorb and retain moisture and nutrients over extended periods of time and under adverse conditions. It is not uncommon for Rhizobia to survive over one year in a warehouse when carried by BioAPT. When tested with bioremediation microbes the results are typically 2 to 3 times better than with other carriers. Moisture retention is vital for the survival of microbes. BioAPT can be wetted up to 38% moisture and retain its granular structure and strength while remaining free flowing. The product is shipped at 9% to 14% moisture. This moisture is largely chemically bound and is unavailable for microbe growth. The pH of the media is adjusted to neutral through the addition of high quality calcium carbonate (finely ground limestone). This is the only additive used in the manufacturing process. BioAPT has a nearly sterile background environment. This is achieved by the relatively high temperatures (190°F) associated with the BioAPT drying process. SPECIFICATIONS: Properties Powdered BioAPT Granular BioAPT Size 80% past 200 mesh 10 to 30 mesh Moisture 9% to 14% 9% to 14% pH 6.2 to 7 6.2 to 7 Density @ 12% moisture 36 lb/cu.ft. 41 lb/cu.ft.