Posted February 15, 2021/Using Corn Cob as a Carrier
Corncob has many uses. Many applications where corn cob is used involves corn cob being mixed with or formulated to carry chemicals or substances. Some of the most popular examples of this use include: a lawn and garden carrier for fertilizer and plant treatments, a carrier for pesticide products (particularly grub or ant control), a carrier for medicated animal feeds, animal pharmaceutical products as well as a carrier in animal minerals and mineral blocks. For these products, cob is the mode that is used to “carry” a substance or active ingredient for its end use.
The grit part of the cob serves as the best carrier. Best Cob offers grit in many different sizes to fit each customer’s need. Grit is measured through a screening process and divided, as larger particles do not fall through certain screen sizes.
The grit exhibits two important characteristics that make it a great carrier for products—especially for lawn and garden. These characteristics include its strong penetration ability and ability to offer slow release of chemicals. Because the cob is enviro-friendly, biodegradable, and inert, it does not react with or impact the integrity of the additives in any way. It is frequently tested in formulations to find the best option for our customers.
Our users have only scratched the surface of the variety of ways cob can be used as a carrier in formulations for products. Corn cob grit is not only all natural, it is a byproduct from another industry. Our customers take pride in the fact that they are incorporating a very “green” product in the making of their own product.
If you have a project or product that you think corncob could work as a carrier, please contact our office at 1 (800) 237-8262. We would be happy to help guide you toward the best options to fit your needs!