Dust Control & Soil Stabilization Products

Industrial and mining operations commonly use hygroscopic stabilizers, biodegradable suppressants, and surfactant additives to control road dust. Zircon Industries' RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer retains moisture in the road base and lasts 3 to 4 months on high-traffic industrial roads. For unpaved roads with lighter traffic, Glycerin DC-100 — a biodegradable, soy-derived suppressant — is applied by spray and lasts 3 to 4 weeks. ZHP Water Wetter, a non-ionic surfactant, is added to water in routine spraying programs to improve penetration and reduce how often watering is needed. The product used depends on the road type, traffic volume, and whether an ongoing maintenance program or a longer-term single application is preferred.

Zircon offers products for different dust-control needs: RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer for high-traffic unpaved and industrial roads, Glycerin DC-100 for biodegradable dust suppression on unpaved roads, ZHP Water Wetter for routine water-based dust suppression programs, and Latex 100 Static Dust Control Sealant for static coal, iron ore, aggregate, fly ash areas, open lots, and open railcar tops. The right choice depends on traffic level, surface type, watering practices, and whether the area will remain undisturbed.

Duration varies by product. RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer lasts 3 to 4 months per application on high-traffic roads. Latex 100 can protect static or undisturbed surfaces from days to more than 12 months depending on dilution ratio. Glycerin DC-100 provides 3 to 4 weeks of suppression per application. ZHP Water Wetter supports ongoing watering programs, with resin extenders building up over time to reduce watering frequency.

Both options are available. RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer is delivered and applied by Zircon as a turnkey service, with application included in the product price. Glycerin DC-100 can be mixed 50/50 with water and applied by spray. ZHP Water Wetter is introduced at 1,500 to 3,000 parts water to 1 part surfactant and sprayed as part of a routine watering program. Latex 100 can be applied by spray to static or undisturbed surfaces. Zircon provides product documentation and phone support at 800-547-4328.

RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer is reinvigorated by rain rather than washed out, helping maintain dust control across its 3 to 4 month application cycle. Latex 100 forms a clear crust on static or undisturbed surfaces that helps prevent dust from escaping and protects against wind and water erosion. However, Latex 100 is water-soluble and should not be used on active piles, haul roads, or roads with significant traffic.

Compliance varies by product. ZHP Water Wetter is specifically designed to address OSHA 1926.1153 surfactant requirements for asphalt milling machine operations. Glycerin DC-100 is 100% biodegradable, food-derived from soy oil, and listed as safe for aquatic life, making it well-suited for environmentally sensitive sites. RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer supports proactive dust management aligned with EPA and community dust requirements. Zircon's products also carry GSA Canadian Compliant certification. Customers should review product labels, SDS materials, and site-specific regulatory requirements before selecting a product.

Zircon's dust control products serve a broad range of industries including mining and quarrying, aggregate and construction material sites, trucking and logistics yards, agriculture and forestry operations, steel plants, railroad yards, lumberyards, and municipal road maintenance programs. RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer is suited for high-traffic industrial roads, Latex 100 seals static stockpiles and railcar tops, Glycerin DC-100 provides biodegradable suppression on rural and unpaved roads, and ZHP Water Wetter supports routine water-based dust programs across all these sectors.