Dust Control Solutions for Iron Ore Mining

Latex 100 Static Dust Control Sealant is the best fit for static iron ore pile surfaces in this lineup. It forms a clear crust that helps prevent dust from escaping and protects against wind and water erosion. Dilution ratios can be adjusted for short- or long-term dust control, including long-term storage applications. Latex 100 should not be used on active mineral or ash piles, haul roads, or roads with significant traffic.

One application of RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer lasts 3 to 4 months on high-traffic industrial and mining roads. It is reinvigorated by rain rather than washed out and pulls and retains moisture in the road base to support a hard-packed, dense surface.

Compliance-related claims vary by product and site use. RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer supports proactive dust management for industrial roads and helps meet the demands of EPA and neighborhood groups. ZHP Water Wetter is designed to address OSHA 1926.1153 surfactant requirements for asphalt milling-machine dust control. Glycerin DC-100 is 100% biodegradable and listed as safe for aquatic life. Customers should review product documentation, SDS materials, and site-specific requirements before making compliance decisions.

It depends on the product. RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer is delivered and applied as a turnkey service by Zircon Industries, with application included in the product price. ZHP Water Wetter can be added to water trucks or spray systems at a ratio of 1,500 to 3,000 parts water to 1 part surfactant. Glycerin DC-100 can be mixed 50/50 with water and spray-applied. Latex 100 can be applied through the appropriate spray setup on static or undisturbed surfaces.

RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer is a hygroscopic stabilizer that retains moisture in the road base to maintain a hard-packed surface, lasting 3 to 4 months per application and delivered as a turnkey service by Zircon Industries. Glycerin DC-100 is a 100% biodegradable, soy-derived suppressant that is spray-applied by mixing 50/50 with water, with effectiveness lasting approximately 3 to 4 weeks per application. RDS38 is better suited for high-traffic haul roads requiring longer-lasting stabilization, while Glycerin DC-100 is a shorter-term, environmentally focused option for sites where biodegradability is a priority.

Yes. Glycerin DC-100 is the main environmentally focused option in this lineup. It is 100% biodegradable, food-derived from soy oil, and listed as safe for aquatic life. A Safety Data Sheet is available, and customers should review SDS materials and site-specific environmental requirements before using the product near water bodies or sensitive areas.

Zircon Industries' dust control products are suited for a range of industries beyond iron ore mining. These include aggregate and quarry operations, where products control dust on gravel roads and aggregate storage piles; rail and bulk material handling, where sealants prevent dust escape from open railcar tops and bulk transfer areas during transport and storage; and industrial road maintenance at mining and processing facilities, where stabilizers cut grading costs and maintain dust-free unpaved road surfaces.