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Unpaved roads leading to and from material handling operations are a large source of fugitive dust. The US EPA has identified unpaved roadways as leading sources of fugitive dust emissions. State and local regulations require control of PM10 and PM2.5 particles, placing heavy demands on utility companies and power plants to comply.
Beyond regulatory hassles, fugitive dust can have a serious effect on day-to-day operations such as diminished visibility, congested breathing, increased vehicle maintenance and storm water run-off problems. Eventually all these issues will adversely affect the safety and morale of personnel and hamper the efficiency of operations.
Midwest can help deal with these issues by offering a complete line of products and services to manage most aspects of fugitive dust, particulate emissions, PM10 and PM2.5 on haul roads. Our products significantly improve unconfined compressive strength of roadway materials.
We have five primary products designed specifically for dust control and/or stabilization. Each product was developed to be environmentally friendly and provide superior performance. They have also been extensively tested in the field, in our state-of-the-art laboratory and by independent organizations.
To see more information, technical specifications, articles and bulletins, environmental data and success stories make a selection from the products below:
Soil-Sement® (Dust Control & Stabilization)
A polymer emulsion blend. It is a milky-white liquid that requires dilution with water to aid in penetration into the surface and it obtain optimum moisture for maximum compaction. Soil-Sement® “cures” upon the evaporation of the water and dries clear. It is considered non-hazardous per OSHA and EPA definitions.
Road Oyl® (Dust Control & Stabilization)
A patented resin-modified emulsion that provides a cold applied high performance treatment for bare earth or unpaved roads. Formulated from tree resin ingredients, this state-of-the-art, non-ionic emulsion technology is unique in its high bonding strength and is appropriate for use even in close proximity to wetland areas and other areas of environmental sensitivity. Road Oyl® provides the clean, high performance technology needed for any type of project requiring dust control and soil stabilization.
EnviroKleen® (Dust Control)
Synthetic Organic Dust Control™ that is clear to slightly tinted upon application and will usually make the soil appear darker. It is considered non-hazardous, colorless, and odorless and will not trigger reporting requirements when used properly for NPDES regulations, nor will it create oil-sheen. Does not require dilution with water.
EK35® (Dust Control)
Formulated with the same Synthetic Organic Dust Control™ as EnviroKleen®, but is modified with naturally-occurring resins that work to agglomerate fine silt or clay particles making them larger so they cannot become airborne. EK35® is particularly well suited for applications with heavy equipment or where there is carry-over and spillage. The natural penetration and action of the traffic “work” the EK35® into the surface.
Road Pro NT® (Dust Control)
Road Pro NT® is a polymer modified asphalt emulsion used as a multi-component dust control agent. It works by penetrating, saturating, then bonding surface dust and aggregate together. Road Pro NT® prevents the surface from becoming rigid and brittle, therefore reducing the likelihood of cracking.
Dust Fyghter® (Stabilization and Dust Control)
Dust Fyghter® is a chloride dust suppressant that continuously absorbs moisture from the air and locks it into the surface, thereby suppressing the dust. The result is a hard-packed, dust-free dirt road.
Midwest also understands that managing a program in-house is extremely difficult with the internal demands and pressures on facility managers. And outsourcing is not necessarily easy. We have the programs that provide either turnkey control of fugitive dust or a guaranteed program of monitoring and maintaining the prescribed level of dust control. For more information, make a selection of the programs below:
