With the ability to integrate with various application methods, polymers play a vital part in achieving total site dust control.
• Roads
• Stockpiles
• Conveyed Material and Transfer Points
• Loadout and Rail Car Topper
Polymers are commonly used for dust suppression on mining sites to mitigate the health, safety, and environmental hazards associated with airborne dust. When applied to surfaces or added to water sprays, polymers form a thin, adhesive film that binds dust particles, preventing their suspension and dispersal. This reduces dust generation, improves air quality, and creates a safer working environment for miners and nearby communities.
Water is necessary for dust suppression on haulage roads, and crushing and conveying equipment. Large amounts of water are used daily, which represents a net loss as this water is evaporated. Tailings are a major source of dust emissions, which could impact the health of nearby communities due to the impact of uncontrolled dust in the environment.
SNF provides several specialty products that help to save water, contain the dust, and save energy. Our chloride-free products are available worldwide.
Products for Dust Suppression
Roads
| Product Category | Description |
|---|---|
| FLOSET™ SR 5247 FLOSET™ R 93 SL FLOSET™ R56 | Aids in dust control on haul roads and light-duty traffic roads |
Stockpiles
| Product Category | Description |
|---|---|
| FLOSET™ S44 UP FLOSET™ SR 5247 FLOSET™ C99 | Aids in dust control on stockpiles and light-duty traffic stockpiles |
Tailings
| Product Category | Description |
|---|---|
| FLOSET™ SR 5247 | Aids in dust control on tailings and controls percolation inside tailings |
Conveyors -Drop
| Product Category | Description |
|---|---|
| FLOSET™ C99 FLOSET™ C76 | Aids in minimizing dust while moving ores by belt, transfer points, and loadout |
Arenas – Horse Tracks
| Product Category | Description |
|---|---|
| D-SOFT™ | Aids in dust control on sand tracks and arenas |
Products Available in the U.S. ONLY
| Product Category | Description |
|---|---|
| FLOSET™ DC U.S. Distribution Only | Aids in minimizing dust while moving ores by belt, transfer points, and loadout. |
| FLOSET™ S RDC , CA U.S. Distribution Only | Aids in controlling dust from stockpiled material. |
| FLOSET™ R RDC, CA U.S. Distribution Only | Aids in dust control on haul roads and light-duty traffic roads. |
| FLOSET™ RDC, CA U.S. Distribution Only | Aids in reducing erosion and soil loss due to drainage on-site. |