Dust Suppressant for Quarry Roads in Texas

For gravel quarry roads in Texas, effective options include RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer, which pulls and retains moisture in the road base and lasts 3 to 4 months, Glycerin DC-100 for shorter-term biodegradable dust suppression, and ZHP Water Wetter added to routine watering programs to improve water spread, penetration, and evaporation resistance on unpaved surfaces.

RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer provides 3 to 4 months of dust control per application on high-traffic quarry roads. Glycerin DC-100 lasts approximately 3 to 4 weeks per application, with coverage improving on subsequent applications as the road surface becomes better conditioned. ZHP Water Wetter supports routine watering programs, with resin extenders building up over time to reduce watering frequency.

It depends on the product. RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer is a turnkey product: Zircon Industries delivers and applies it at your quarry site, with application included in the product price. Glycerin DC-100 is a do-it-yourself option that can be self-applied with standard spray equipment, mixed 50/50 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 surfactant.

RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer is reinvigorated by rain rather than washed out. Moisture helps reactivate its road-base moisture retention, supporting continued dust control across its 3 to 4 month application cycle on outdoor quarry roads.

Environmental and compliance-related claims vary by product. Glycerin DC-100 is 100% biodegradable, food-derived from soy oil, and listed as safe for aquatic life. RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer supports proactive dust management and helps meet EPA and neighborhood group requirements. ZHP Water Wetter is designed to address OSHA 1926.1153 surfactant requirements. Zircon Industries is also an NSSGA member and EPA Dust Management Aligned. Customers should review SDS materials and site-specific requirements before selecting a product.

A single 330-gallon tote of Glycerin DC-100 covers approximately 13,000 square feet at the initial application rate of 1 gallon per 20 square feet when diluted 50/50 with water. On subsequent applications, coverage improves to approximately 26,000 square feet per tote as the road surface becomes better conditioned.

Yes. RDS38 Road Dust Stabilizer creates a dense, hard-packed road base that helps reduce grading, road filling, and watering needs on high-traffic quarry roads. ZHP Water Wetter supports routine watering programs, with resin extenders building up over time to reduce watering frequency, further lowering ongoing maintenance demands. Zircon Industries' products are trusted by major aggregate producers including Vulcan Materials and Lafarge for exactly this reason.