Dust suppression guide
Best dust suppressant for mine haul roads in WA
For mine haul roads in WA, the TotalEnergies product made for the job is GRT Haul-Loc: a liquid polymer added to your existing water carts, which TotalEnergies says cuts the water needed for continuous dust suppression by at least 65% and makes the effect last four to five times longer than water alone. Where haul traffic is heavy and damaging, Wet-Loc is applied ready to use and is listed for those traffic movements for up to 6 months, while Polymer Seal 7000 is a water-mixed option listed for haul roads, runways and other unsealed roads.
Compare road dust suppressants
From TotalEnergies product information. “Not published” means TotalEnergies has not released it publicly; ask for the technical data sheet with your quote.
| Product | Type | Base | Application | Key properties |
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| GRT Haul-Loc | Mixed with water | Liquid polymer | Haul roads |
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| WET-LOC | Ready to use | Not published | Heavy and damaging traffic movements for up to 6 months |
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| POLYMER SEAL 7000 | Mixed with water | Not published | Haul roads, remote installations and runways and other unsealed roads |
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| ROAD CONDITIONER | Mixed with water | Not published | Mixes with other TE dust suppressants for enhanced penetration |
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| DUST CONTROL 5000 | Mixed with water | Not published | Tracks and open areas |
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| STABILISATION 9000 | Mixed with water | Not published | Use in pavement activities |
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Choosing for WA conditions
- Heat and a long dry season. Plain water evaporates quickly off a hot, dry road, so water-only programs mean more cart trips. GRT Haul-Loc is made to make each load of water last longer, and goes through the water carts a site already runs.
- Limited or carted water. Where site water is scarce or has to be trucked in, the water saving matters as much as the dust. TotalEnergies states GRT Haul-Loc reduces the water needed for continuous dust suppression by at least 65%.
- Haul traffic. Heavy, damaging traffic is hard on any treated surface. Wet-Loc is listed for heavy and damaging traffic movements for up to 6 months; Polymer Seal 7000 is listed for haul roads and other unsealed roads.
- Your equipment. Water-mixed products go through the carts, tankers or sprinklers you already run. Ready-to-use products are applied as supplied.
- Site requirements. Check the safety data sheet against your site’s environmental and safety requirements, and follow the technical data sheet for dose and application.
Other dust on site
The rest of the TotalEnergies dust suppression range we supply.
- ACTIVATECrushing dust · mixed with water
- ACTIVATE UGLongwall and continuous miner dust control. Underground use suitable · mixed with water
- 12XDrill rig dust · mixed with water
- DC BINDERDrill cuttings and blast areas · mixed with water
- ORE-LOCOre and mineral stockpiles · mixed with water
- RUBBLE-LOCStockpiles, demolition and reconstruction sites · mixed with water
- SOIL-LOCSoil protection where most vulnerable · mixed with water
- ENVIRO BINDER GREENExposed slopes and risk erosion areas · mixed with water
Common questions
- What is the best dust suppressant for mine haul roads in WA?
- For haul roads watered by water carts, GRT Haul-Loc is the TotalEnergies product made for the job. It is a liquid polymer mixed into the water you already spray, and TotalEnergies says it cuts the water needed for continuous dust suppression by at least 65% and lasts four to five times longer than water alone. For heavy and damaging traffic, Wet-Loc is applied ready to use and is listed for up to 6 months.
- Can I use my existing water carts to apply it?
- Yes for GRT Haul-Loc. TotalEnergies says it is designed to be applied with existing site water trucks, tankers or sprinklers, mixed with water and sprayed onto the road surface. Wet-Loc is supplied ready to use rather than mixed with water.
- How long does a haul road dust suppressant last?
- TotalEnergies says GRT Haul-Loc extends the dust-suppressing effect four to five times longer than water alone, and lists Wet-Loc for heavy and damaging traffic movements for up to 6 months. Real life on your road depends on traffic, weather, road material and how the product is applied.
- Is GRT Haul-Loc safe for workers and the environment?
- TotalEnergies describes GRT Haul-Loc as biodegradable and safe for staff and the environment. Ask for the safety data sheet with your quote and check it against your site's environmental and safety requirements before use.
- Do you supply dust suppressants to remote WA mine sites?
- Yes. Bulk Lubricants Australia freights Australia-wide, including to remote sites, or you can collect from our Perth warehouse at 22 Wildfire Road, Maddington WA 6109. Freight is confirmed on the quote.
- How do I get a price?
- Request a quote with the product, quantity and site. Price is on application and is confirmed on the quote. Nothing is charged on this site.
Request a quote
Tell us the product, quantity and site. Bulk Lubricants Australia confirms price, pack and freight on the quote. Collect from Maddington, Perth, or we freight to site anywhere in Australia. Nothing is charged on this site.
Sources
- TotalEnergies Australia: GRT Haul-Loc
- TotalEnergies industrial product list (technology and application for each product).