What It Does
A unique multi-enzyme product specifically developed as an effective aid to the workability, mixability, binding, and compaction of soil.
Significantly improves stability in the construction of roads, dams, and many other related projects.
A completely natural, bio-degradable product. By its actions, it alters and improves the soil's physical and chemical properties, which results in significantly less mechanical effort to achieve greater densities for compaction.
Offers a convenient and low-cost method for improving a soil’s strength and durability, enabling lower construction costs, less maintenance, and greater road performance.
Has ionic actions, which bind dust particles together to maintain a longer, dust-free environment.
 
2 litres of Permazyme 11X will treat 30 cubic meters of soil
 
Benefits Of Using Permazyme 11X
Reduced construction costs
Minimal road maintenance costs
Increased transport capacity
Lower vehicle operating costs
Excellent environmental safety
Greater passenger comfort
Reduced chance of accidents
 
Permazyme 11X Delivers
 
For paved roads, stabilizing the base and/or sub-base layer:
The solution improves soil and road structure, enabling over 25% savings in paved road construction. It strengthens highways, allowing asphalt recycling without removal, enhances base layers for chip-seal prep, and boosts load capacity. It reduces surface issues like cracking, cuts material and transport costs by reusing local soils, extends road life, and stabilizes shoulders, primarily saving costs through reduced aggregate and hauling needs.
 
For roads remaining unsurfaced:
The solution enhances structural integrity and load capacity, reducing potholes and rutting, which lowers maintenance needs. It strengthens base and sub-base layers for rural or forest roads, reduces aggregate loss and dust, and results in more durable, longer-lasting secondary roads.
 
Environmental Benefits
Permazyme 11X reduces gravel loss on soil roads, lowering costs and environmental impact from replacing gravel. It minimizes the need for crushed rock and traditional stabilizers, reduces fuel use from frequent repairs, and lessens reliance on open gravel mines by maximizing the use of local materials.
 
How It Works
Soils are chemically reactive and can change when exposed to other substances due to electrochemical and physical interactions, such as charge attraction and osmotic pressure differences. These reactions influence soil properties like shrinkage and swelling, especially in clays. Non-standardized stabilizers—such as sulphonated oils, ammonium mineral pitches, acrylic polymers, and enzymes—can alter these behaviors.
 
Enzymes As A Soil Stabilizer
Enzymes improve soil stability by acting as organic catalysts that accelerate reactions without being consumed. When applied, they initially expand and then tighten the soil by aiding bacteria in releasing hydrogen ions, which alter pH and break down soil structure. Enzymes help form a temporary intermediary with organic molecules that exchange ions with the soil, disrupting its lattice and reducing water absorption and density loss. This process is regenerative and continuous. Enzymes enhance soil wetting, bonding, and compaction, resulting in a durable, shale-like surface that is highly resistant to wear, weather, and water.
 
The Concept Of Enzyme Stabilization
Termites and ants in regions like Latin America, Africa, and Asia naturally demonstrate enzyme stabilization. Their enzyme-rich saliva is used to build extremely hard, tall soil structures that remain stable even during heavy tropical rains.
 
Field Performance
Enzyme-based products have been used for over 30 years in more than 40 countries for stabilizing roads, from rural paths to highways. Numerous successful projects globally showcase their effectiveness in road construction and durability.
A World Bank study in Paraguay showed that enzyme-treated roads consistently outperformed untreated ones over a 33-month period. Enzyme stabilization has proven effective in India, even under heavy traffic and rainfall, with improved road strength and reduced project costs. Similar successes have been recorded in Malaysia, China, and the western USA. U.S. states like California, Utah, Idaho, and Oklahoma reported tighter road bases, dust reduction, and better durability using enzymes, even in arid climates or with high clay content. In India, enzyme-treated roads in Maharashtra and Panaji have remained undamaged for over two years.
Enzyme-stabilized road sections in Pennsylvania withstood over 40 freeze-thaw cycles and three harsh winters without needing repairs. After three years, they were successfully chip-sealed and asphalted without base issues. Over 160 miles of roads across U.S. National Forest lands have also been stabilized with enzymes, demonstrating better performance than untreated sections, particularly in challenging conditions such as heavy rain and expansive clay. Failures occurred only when enzymes were misapplied, such as on unsuitable soils or soils with incorrect gradation.
 
Properties Modified By The Stabilization Process
 
Increased Comprehensive Strength:
Enzymes enhance compressive strength by acting as catalysts that accelerate bonding between soil particles, resulting in denser, more cohesive, and stable road materials.
 
Reduced Compaction Effort and Improved Soil Workability:
Enzymes lubricate soil particles, making the soil easier to work with and allowing compaction to reach the desired density with fewer passes.
 
Increased Soil Density:
Enzymes reduce voids between soil particles by changing electrochemical forces and releasing bound water, resulting in a tighter, drier, and denser road foundation.
 
Lowered Water Permeability:
A tighter soil structure limits water movement between particles, increasing resistance to water damage and deterioration.
 
Advantages Of Using Enzyme Stabilizers Instead Of Traditional Stabilizers
 
Environmentally Safe:
Enzymes are natural, non-toxic, and safe for humans, animals, fish, and plants.
 
Cost Effective:
All-weather, low-maintenance roads can be built using treated soils at a much lower cost than bituminous paving or other resurfacing methods.
 
Simple To Use:
The enzyme, supplied as a liquid concentrate, is mixed with water and applied using a sprayer truck, making it easy to handle, prepare, and cost-effective.