Modern Mining October 2017

PRODUCT News

Chryso launches eco-friendly dust suppressants

VOC-free Eco Dust range will be particu- larly welcomed by mines and quarries that have to comply with increasingly strin- gent health, safety, and environmental regulations all over Africa. Because of the long-lasting effect of the Eco Dust range, the fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions of water tankers spraying the dirt roads will be drastically lowered. It is easy to apply, in prescribed diluted form, with any water tanker fitted with a rear- mounted liquid distribution bar, and the roads can be used immediately after being sealed,” Fick states. The sealing process, basically, consists of applying the slurry evenly over the road surface followed by compaction with a vibratory roller. The road is then swept with a mechanical broom, and compacted again without vibration. Fick says reductions in water consump- tion, road-grading labour and vehicle maintenance are additional benefits. Chryso Southern Africa, tel (+27 11) 395-9700

Chryso Southern Africa has launched a new range of dust suppressants locally developed by the company specifically for the sealing of dirt roads on the African continent. The new Chryso Eco Dust range consists of four products:  Chryso Eco Dust 100: an emulsified road surface lubricant with particles that bind together to form a dust- suppressing film. This ‘top of the range’

poly-adhesive surface sealer, with ultra-fine dust-binding particles, is said to offer exceptionally long water resistance;  Chryso Eco Dust 200: a vinyl acetate emulsion surface sealer that can be used on its own on non-maintained roads or, for longer service on main- tained roads, as a second application following pre-sealing with Chryso Eco Dust Primer;  Chryso Eco Dust Oil: an emulsified surface lubricant ideal for users with a regular maintenance programme; and  Chryso Dust Primer: a light brown sur- face primer, ideally used in conjunction with Chryso Eco Dust 200. Michelle Fick, Chryso Southern Africa Group Executive Relationship and Project Manager, says the new Eco Dust range will complement and expand the wide range of dosing products and equipment already supplied by the company locally. “The eco-friendly, UV-resistant and

Chryso Eco Dust can be easily applied to road surfaces using a water tanker fitted with a liquid distribution bar.