dust control additive

Air Spectrum Environmental is the leading supplier of Odour Control and Dust Suppression systems and services; supplying an extensive range of liquid odour neutralisers and dust suppression additives to both UK and International markets.

Air Spectrum Environmental also offers full service agreements, to ensure equipment efficiency and to reduce running costs, and odour consultancy services, including olfactometry; sampling, analysis and site assessments of odour concentration, providing reliable data from which to make reasoned odour management decisions.

dst is our range of dust suppression additives using industry tested biodegradeable polymer based components. The dst range offers various treatment methods for a wide range of applications.

Air Spectrum operates to the highest standards and is accredited by a number of professional bodies. These include ISO 9001 quality standards accreditation as well as international environmental standard ISO 14001 accreditation.

arenas • dirt roads • conveyors • earthworksembankments • stockpiles • mining

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applications:

encapsulating • adhering • compacting • protecting

working in 4 ways:

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dst 1 has been specially developed to prevent airborne dust from conveyors, transfer points and material movement to lead to a safer working environment.

dst 1 is a non ionic surfactant and is supplied as a pale yellow liquid.

With very low surface tension properties, dst 1 is specially suited for the following applications: • mining operations and quarries (conveyors) • cement works• ore transportation • food industry

physical - chemical properties

appearance liquid

colour colourless/pale yellow

ionic character non ionic

bulk density (g/cm³) 1.02

solubility in water soluble

pH @ 50g/l 7

flash point > 100°C

auto-ignition temperature > 200°C

2

dst 2 has been specially developed for the control of dust released from stockpiles and other standing materials.

dst 2 is an aqueous dispersion of an acrylic copolymer and is supplied in liquid form. It has been developed for its film-forming, surface-coating properties.

The polymer film created has excellent water resistance, and is especially suited for the following applications: • embankments • ore stockpiles in harbours • mining operations and quarries (conveyors) • soil waterproofing • runoff reduction

physical - chemical properties

appearance liquid

colour white

glass transition temperature (°C) 10

bulk density (g/cm³) 1.02

viscosity (cps) < 5000

MFFT (°C) 4

pH 4-5

shelf life (months)* 6

3

dst 3 has been specially designed to prevent emissions of dust emitted by vehicular traffic.

dst 3 is a water dispersion of vinylic polymer, and is a very efficient duct compaction and soil binding agent.

dst 3 has been specifically designed to control dust in various applications: • roads/trails • road constructions • mining operations • quarries• race courses/tracks etc.

physical - chemical properties

appearance liquid

colour white

ionic character non ionic

molecular weight medium

bulk density (g/cm³) 1.18

bulk viscosity (cps) < 300

storage temperature (°C) 5-30

shelf life (months)* 12

4dst 4 has been specially designed to prevent emissions of dust emitted by vehicles vehicular traffic.

dst 4 is a water dispersion of vinylic polymer.

dst 4 has been specifically designed to control dust in various applications: • road constructions • mining operations • quarries • race courses/tracks etc.

physical - chemical properties

appearance liquid

colour white

molecular weight high

bulk density (g/cm³) 1.1

bulk viscosity (cps) < 1000

maximum concentration (g/l) 10

storage temperature (°C) 5-30

shelf life (months)* 6

5 dst 5 is an easy-to-use, high quality granular formulation specially designed for use in soil erosion control and water infiltration applications on irrigated soils and surface irrigated crops. This is achieved through the flocculation of unstable fine soil particles.

The main applications for dst 5 are:• agriculture • construction

physical - chemical properties

appearance powder

colour white

molecular weight very high

approx. bulk density (g/cm³) 0.8

brookfield viscosity (cps)at 5.0g/lat 2.5g/lat 1.0g/l

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dissolution time at 5g/l in water at 25°C (minutes)

90

usable pH range 5-9

storage temperature (°C) 0-35

shelf life (months)* 24

6dst 6 has been specially developed as an effective dust control product for sandy soil dust and other arena materials.

dst 6 is an oil based product.

The main applications for dst 6 are:• riding arenas • race tracks/bridal paths • forest lanes/dirt tracks • garden and park pathways

physical - chemical properties

appearance liquid

colour none

apparent density (g/cm³) 0,86

viscosity (cps) à 25°C 50

flash point (°C) 205

storage temperature (°C) 5-30

shelf life (months)* 12

*if the product is well stored at a temperature between 5°C and 30°C

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