Dust Control for Oil & Gas Access Roads

Zircon Industries offers three primary products: RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer, a turnkey-applied hygroscopic stabilizer that retains moisture in the road base and lasts 3–4 months; Glycerin DC-100, a 100% biodegradable suppressant derived from soy oil that can be self-applied; and ZHP Water Wetter, a non-ionic surfactant added to water trucks to improve water spread, penetration, and evaporation resistance. Each product is suited to different application needs, traffic levels, and maintenance programs.

Application longevity varies by product. RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer lasts 3–4 months per application and is reinvigorated by rainfall rather than washed away. Glycerin DC-100 lasts approximately 3–4 weeks per application, with subsequent applications covering up to roughly 26,000 sq. ft. per 330-gallon tote. ZHP Water Wetter supports routine watering programs, with resin extenders building up over time to gradually reduce watering frequency.

It depends on the product. RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer is delivered and applied by Zircon's team as a fully managed turnkey service, with application included in the product price — no customer equipment or labor is required. Glycerin DC-100 is self-applied using standard spray equipment at a 50/50 mix with water. ZHP Water Wetter is added to water trucks or spray systems at a ratio of 1,500 to 3,000 parts water to 1 part product, and it is compatible with Zircon's optional truck-mounted transfer system.

Glycerin DC-100 is the primary environmentally focused option — it is 100% biodegradable, food-derived from soy oil, and listed as safe for aquatic life. RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer supports proactive dust management aligned with EPA and neighborhood group expectations. ZHP Water Wetter is designed to meet OSHA 1926.1153 surfactant requirements. Customers should review product SDS materials and site-specific regulatory requirements before selecting a product.

RDS38 is specifically designed for high-traffic industrial roads. It works by pulling and retaining moisture in the road base, helping create a hard-packed, dense surface capable of supporting heavy truck traffic. Unlike products that wash away after rain, RDS38 is reinvigorated by moisture, maintaining dust control performance throughout its 3–4 month application cycle. It also helps reduce grading, road filling, and watering needs on heavily used access roads.

Yes. Zircon supports RDS38 turnkey service through U.S. distribution points, with pricing based on load factor and mileage from the nearest location. Current distribution points include West Virginia, Ohio, Albany (NY), St. Louis (MO), Georgia, Iowa, Salt Lake City, and Southern California. For remote or rural oilfield sites, contact Zircon at 800-547-4328 to confirm availability and obtain site-specific pricing.

Glycerin DC-100 is available in 330-gallon totes. ZHP Water Wetter is available in 5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, 330-gallon totes, and bulk tanks with a minimum order of 1,500 gallons. RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer is priced and delivered as a turnkey service, with pricing based on load factor and distance from Zircon's nearest distribution point. Contact Zircon at 800-547-4328 for quotes tailored to your volume needs.