Road Dust Control Chemicals

There are a large range of chemicals which can be used for road dust suppression. They can be used to reduce  and eliminate dust, improve the road structure or reduce water truck and water usage.

The following are some of dust control chemicals we offer. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements so we can recommend the best option.

DustWorx GX

DustWorx GX is a concentrated polymer based product. Its key benefits are its ease of use and flexibility in application rate. It is used in the following applications (rates are indicative and will depend on site conditions):

  • Above ground haul roads: diluted at 1:5,000 to reduce watering frequency by 50%
  • Above ground haul roads: diluted at 1:400 to reduce watering to once per shift
  • Underground haul roads (eg eliminate road silica dust): dilute at 1:200
  • Light vehicle and rural roads: applied at 0.3L per m2 to reduce dust for up to 2 months
  • Crusting: 10 to 50ml per m2
For more information please visit our DustWorx GX page.

DustWorx Original

Our original DustWorx is a super concentrated polymer. Its key benefit the small volumes required which make it cost effective and reduce freight costs:
  • Above ground haul roads: diluted at 1:50,000 to reduce watering frequency by 50%
  • Crusting: 5 to 8ml per m2
For more information please visit our DustWorx page.

RT20 Dynamic - Compaction Aid

Road dust is frequently caused by deterioration of the road surface caused by poor quality  road structure. RT20 is used in the construction or resurfacing of roads to improve the compaction and resulting strength of the road surface. RT20 can also be used as a compaction aid for other construction projects.
  • Road and material compaction: 0.3L per cubic meter of road base
For more information please visit our RT20 Dynamic page.

Shield AWR

Shield AWR is a surface binder that provides a degree of water proofing to light vehicle and rural roads. To work effectively the road needs to have good structure and be in good repair so it is frequently is used with RT20 Dynamic
  • Light vehicle and rural roads: applied at 0.3L per m2 to reduce dust for up to 12 months
For more information please visit our Shield AWR page.

Zero

Zero is a environmentally friendly ‘Synthetic Organic’ formulation which coats the fines and binds them to the road surface. A single application of Zero can prevent 100% of dust without the need to regularly water the road for up to 12 months. Reapplication usually only requires 30% of the original dosage.

  • Driveways and rural roads: applied at 1L per m2 to eliminate dust for up to 12 months
  • Car parks, container yards, workshop yards: applied at 1L per m2 to eliminate dust for up to 12 months

For more information please visit our Zero page.


If you have a particular application you would like us to discuss, require project pricing, or would like more information then please send an email to sales@wetearth.com.au.