DUST CONTROL
Smart System Pollution
NANO MC6® dust suppressantNANO MC6® is a colloidal micellar nanotechnology dust suppressant. Mixed into the watering water, it lets the water wet fine particles it would normally repel. It agglomerates dust, stretches the time between watering runs and, with repeated application, builds a cohesive layer on the road. Mining Value is the exclusive NANO MC6® distributor for large-scale mining in Chile.
The challenge
Dust on roads and work fronts affects people, operations and the surrounding area.
Occupational healthChronic exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in cabs and at work fronts.
Visibility & continuityPoor visibility forces equipment to stop and raises traffic risk.
Water & complianceHeavy watering uses scarce water, and exceeding DS 59 and DS 12 limits brings fines and licence risk.
How it works
01Lower surface tensionReduces water surface tension from 72 to ~29 mN/m, so it wets and captures fine particles that plain watering misses.
02Electrostatic agglomerationMicelles attract dust particles and form agglomerates that settle far faster than an isolated fine particle.
03Firm road surfaceWith repeated application it builds up in the top millimetres of the road, forming a cohesive, wind-resistant layer.
Integrated service
Beyond the suppressant, we offer an integrated dust-control service: we measure, apply and monitor so dust levels are managed with data.
01Particulate matter sensorsWe install sensors to measure dust on roads, at work fronts and at critical points.
02Sprinklers & cannonsWe implement sprinklers, misting cannons or whatever application system each point needs.
03Online dashboard with alertsReal-time dust levels and alerts when they approach the limits you set.
04KPIs & reportsIndicators and periodic reports to monitor dust levels and support compliance.
Benefits
I.SafetyBetter visibility and safer traffic. The product itself is non-toxic, non-flammable and non-corrosive (safety diamond 0-0-0-0).
II.Operational continuityFewer dust-related stoppages and longer intervals between watering than with water alone, freeing water trucks and water for the operation.
III.Integrated serviceOne end-to-end solution: suppressant, particulate sensors, sprinklers or cannons, a dashboard with alerts, KPIs and reports, with on-site technical support.
Features
- —99.9% biodegradable in 7 days
- —Zero volatile organic compounds (VOC)
- —No chlorides, phosphates, nitrates, sulphates or silicates
- —Non-corrosive: safe on metal, rubber and paint
- —Optimises water use in arid areas
- —Also for conveyors, transfer points, stockpiles and workshops
Certifications
- NSF Cat A1
- USDA Organic
- GRAS list
- AQMD Clean Air
- SAAB
- EPA