PATENT PENDING · MADE IN USA · CARBON FERTILIZER COATING TECHNOLOGY

Car-Bond™ — Carbon Fertilizer Coating Technology

Humic-derived carbon coating engineered to improve nutrient use efficiency, reduce nitrogen loss, and add carbon to every fertilizer prill — applied directly at the point of placement.

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Built for Real Operations

Car-Bond integrates directly into existing fertilizer workflows—no new equipment, no disruption.

THE CHALLENGE

Modern Fertilizer Programs Demand More from Every Pound

Nutrient loss isn't a new problem — but the economic and environmental pressure to solve it has never been greater. Car-Bond addresses nutrient interaction at the point of placement, without changing how you apply.

Nitrogen Loss

Volatilization and leaching reduce applied nitrogen before crops can use it, cutting ROI on every application.

Phosphorus Fixation

Soil reactions lock phosphorus into unavailable forms — often within hours of application.

Potassium Leaching

Low CEC soils allow potassium to move below the root zone before crops can access it.

Rising Input Costs

Fertilizer is one of the largest variable costs in production agriculture. Every pound needs to work.

CARBON FERTILIZER COATING TECHNOLOGY

Car-Bond™ — Carbon Coated Fertilizer, Simplified.

Car-Bond is a patent-pending humic-derived carbon coating applied to granular fertilizer during standard blending — delivering carbon and nutrients together, at the same time, in the same location.

Granular Carbon Coating

  • Compatible across N, P, and K fertilizers

  • Reduces nitrogen loss from volatilization and leaching

  • Improves plant-available phosphorus dynamics

  • Enhances potassium retention in low-CEC soils

  • No additional field pass — applied during blending

  • Maintains fertilizer handling and flowability

Compatible with: Urea • AMS • MAP • DAP • Potash • Dry blended NPK

If it can be coated, it can be enhanced
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UREA Granule Interaction

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TECHNOLOGY

Humic-Derived Carbon Coating

APPLICATION

Standard Drum Blender or Rotary Mixer

STATUS

Patent Pending

ORIGIN

Manufactured in KS, USA

Why Carbon Coating?

Most commercial coatings rely on polymers, sulfur, or synthetic inhibitors. Car-Bond uses humic-derived carbon — a naturally occurring soil organic fraction with well-established roles in nutrient retention, cation exchange capacity, and plant nutrient uptake. Carbon coating is new to the fertilizer market — providing a distinct alternative to traditional coating technologies.

Terminal-Ready. No New Equipment.

Car-Bond integrates directly into existing blending operations using standard drum blenders or rotary mixers. No specialized equipment and no additional field pass required.

HOW iT WORKS

How Carbon Improves Fertilizer Efficiency

Car-Bond applies humic-derived carbon directly to fertilizer granules during the blending process. Once applied to soil, the carbon coating interacts with soil chemistry and cation exchange sites, influencing how nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium behave after application.

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Carbon Meets Granule

Humic-derived carbon is applied directly onto fertilizer granules during the blending process using standard drum blenders or rotary mixers.

02

Soil Contact

When applied to the field, the coated granule enters the soil alongside nutrients, positioning carbon and fertilizer at the same point of interaction within the root zone.

03

Nutrient Interaction Enhanced

Humic-derived carbon interacts with soil chemistry and cation exchange sites, influencing how N, P, and K behave after application.

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Improved Nutrient Retention

Rather than changing fertilizer chemistry, the carbon coating influences nutrient retention and availability within the soil environment.

Science Foundation

Built on Established Soil Science

Research on humic-enhanced fertilizers consistently shows improvements in nutrient efficiency and crop performance.

PUBLISHED AGRONOMIC RESEARCH SHOWS

Stronger crop response across varying conditions

More efficient use of applied nutrients

Improved consistency in field performance

Nitrogen

  • Reduces nitrogen loss from volatilization
  • Improves nitrogen retention in the root zone
  • Better synchronization with crop uptake

Phosphorus

  • Improves plant-available phosphorus
  • Enhances root zone phosphorus interaction
  • Improves applied phosphorus efficiency

Potassium

  • Improves potassium retention via CEC
  • Reduces leaching in low-CEC soils
  • Improves potassium utilization efficiency

Built on published soil science demonstrating humic substances influence nutrient retention and soil exchange capacity. Performance may vary by soil type, crop, weather conditions and management practices.

FAQ

Common Questions About Car-Bond

What makes Car-Bond different from polymer or sulfur coatings?
Car-Bond uses humic-derived carbon — a naturally occurring organic fraction extensively studied in soil science for its role in nutrient retention and cation exchange capacity. Most commercial coatings rely on polymers, sulfur, or synthetic inhibitors. Carbon coating is a genuinely new category.

Does Car-Bond change fertilizer analysis?
No. Nutrient analysis remains unchanged. The carbon coating enhances nutrient interaction in the soil without altering the fertilizer formulation itself.
Will it affect spread pattern or blending?
Car-Bond is engineered to maintain granule integrity and flowability, and is designed for seamless integration with existing blending and application equipment.
Can it be applied to blended NPK fertilizers?
Yes. Car-Bond is compatible with dry blended NPK fertilizers as well as individual nutrient sources — urea, AMS, MAP, DAP, and potash. One formulation for all three nutrients.
Is Car-Bond compatible with biological technologies?
Yes. The formulation supports integration of additional biological stack-ons, allowing a layered approach to nutrient management without separate passes.Car-Bond uses humic-derived carbon — a naturally occurring organic fraction extensively studied in soil science for its role in nutrient retention and cation exchange capacity. Most commercial coatings rely on polymers, sulfur, or synthetic inhibitors. Carbon coating is a genuinely new category.

Is it manufactured in the USA?
Yes. Car-Bond is manufactured in the United States using a proprietary, patent-pending humic-derived carbon formulation.

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Whether you're a distributor exploring a new product line, a retailer looking for differentiated offerings, or a progressive grower — we'd like to hear from you.

Carbon Ag Products LLC
PO Box 73
Bonner Springs, KS 66012

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