Soilworks products are the industry’s top standard due to our insistence on creating high performance soil stabilization and dust control products that stand up to rigorous testing – both in the lab and in the field. Our commitment to quality and performance has led to our involvement and testing in hundreds of real-world situations. The following library of reports, presentations, specifications, approvals and other similar documents provide you, our customer, the transparency and dependable assurance that is expected from Soilworks.
The EPA is applying Soiltac to stabilize toxic ash and debris across Lāhainā burn sites, preventing airborne contamination and hazardous runoff into surrounding properties and waterways. This EPA-reviewed, non-toxic soil stabilizer forms a thin, clear protective crust, containing hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead, and microplastics while allowing for safe re-entry and cleanup efforts. Soiltac will be applied to all affected properties and areas where asbestos is suspected, but will not be sprayed on vegetation, cultural sites, or outside of burned structures. The EPA confirms Soiltac is non-toxic when dry, does not produce microplastics, and will be fully removed during Phase 2 debris cleanup. Cultural monitors accompany crews to ensure historic structures and significant sites remain undisturbed.
For disaster recovery, hazardous dust control, and erosion mitigation, Soiltac provides a trusted, government-approved solution. Contact Soilworks for consultation on environmental protection strategies in emergency response efforts.
Stabilizing Soil on Your Property – What to Expect
October 19, 2023
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What Will Happen Before Soil Stabilizer is Applied
What You’ll See on Your Property After Soil Stablizer is Applied
| Ash and debris may contain harmful contaminants that can impact human health and the environment. If you re-enter the burn area, please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and others such as wearing the provided protective gear and thoroughly reviewing your re-entry packet. |
| To remove Soiltac® from the surface of an object, run it under hot water or steam the surface then wipe with a soft cloth |
Before Soil Stabilizer
After Soil Stabilizer
What is being sprayed:
✓ The footprint of all structures (where most ash and debris is located)
✓ Under the hood and interior of certain cars and the areas around them
✓ Any portion of a structure that remains on property AND is suspected to have asbestos
What is not being sprayed:
✗ Areas outside of the structure footprint (i.e. yard, driveway)
✗ Plants and vegetation
✗ Animal feeders
✗ Cultural resources, historic structures, and areas known to contain collections of cultural artifacts or ancestral ashes
Commonly Asked Questions
Can I request to not have soil stabilizer applied?
No. Soil stabilizer will be applied to all properties in Lāhainā to protect public health and the environment.
Is Soiltac® harmful to human health?
EPA reviewed the ingredients of Soiltac® to confirm:
Is Soiltac® a microplastic? Will it add microplastics to the environment?
808-539-0555 R9wildfiresinfo@epa.gov epa.gov/maui-wildfires
