PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

X-Tack™ is a tackifier manufactured in the USA from seed flour. X-Tack™ is 100% organic and contains a naturally evolved polymer that is an effective adhesive when applied as a slurry with fiber or paper mulch or as an overspray to bond straw fiber. X-Tack™ has superior dry bonding strength compared to plantago based tackifiers.

  • Low Viscosity – Less water use, fewer loads
  • High Strength – Excellent bonding and tack
  • Economical – Saves material costs

X-Tack™ – High Performance Tackifier, Erosion Control, Revegetation, Rantec Corporation

*Specific Adhesive Strength (SAS) value is amount of force in grams required to produce tensile failure divided by the sample weight.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

The following are general guidelines only. Consult your distributor for specific site related recommendations.

GENERAL USEAGE RATES PER ACRE

Straw Over Spray Fiber Mulch
Mulch, lb/acre 200 2000
X-Tack™, lb/acre 100 40
Water, gal/acre 700-1500 3000-4000

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Fill the tank so the lower agitator blades are covered with water.
  2. Add the required amount of X-Tack™ while operating the agitator at high speed.
  3. Add water while adding mulch, fertilizer and seed.

PACKAGING

X-Tack™ is packaged in 50 lb paper bags, 40 bags per pallet with stretch-wrapped cover and pallet liner.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Product Basics

X-Tack™ is a 100% organic tackifier made in the USA from seed flour. It contains a naturally evolved polymer that provides strong adhesive performance when used in hydraulic erosion control applications. X-Tack™ can be mixed with fiber or paper mulch or applied as an overspray to bond straw during revegetation and erosion control projects.

X-Tack™ offers superior dry bonding strength compared to plantago-based tackifiers. Its low viscosity allows for reduced water use and fewer loads, while its high adhesive strength improves tack and fiber-to-soil binding.

Applications & Mixing

Application rates depend on project type:

Application Type Mulch (lb/ac) X-Tack™ (lb/ac) Water (gal/ac)
Straw Overspray 200 100 700–1500
Fiber Mulch 2000 40 3000–4000

These rates help ensure proper bonding and effective erosion control across variable site conditions.

  1. Fill the tank with enough water to cover the lower agitator blades.

  2. Add the required amount of X-Tack™ while running the agitator at high speed to prevent clumping.

  3. Continue adding water as you incorporate mulch, fertilizer, seed, and other hydraulic materials.

Proper mixing ensures consistent slurry viscosity and optimal adhesive performance.