1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4. MIXING INSTRUCTIONS 3M™ SDS-2 Dust Suppressant is a biodegradable, It is recommended that 3M™ SDS-2 Dust Suppressant is concentrated water management tool, for use wherever added directly from the pail to the water vessel, however a dust suppression is required, such as: dosing pump may be used if desired. To avoid excessive Mine haul roads foaming, 3M™ SDS-2 Dust Suppressant should be added to Stockpiles the water vessel after the water has been loaded. The product Construction Sites self mixes during truck movement. Unsealed roads 5. APPLICATION Parking Areas Nominal dilution is 0.1% in water, at a recommended Longwall mining maximum coverage of 0.5 litres per square metre per application pass. Diluted product should be applied as often as 3M™ SDS-2 Dust Suppressant is a water based solution required to control dust. It is not necessary to stop traffic to which includes a blend of wetting agents. The wetting allow application; however care should be taken to avoid agents are designed to accelerate water penetration and applying excessive solution at road corners. For stock piles increase water retention of the road surface. and other low traffic zones, it is recommended that 3M™ SDS-2 Dust Suppressant is applied at 0.2% dilution. 3M™ SDS-2 Dust Suppressant, when used according to instructions, enables a reduction in water consumed for Higher application rates and dilution levels may be required dust suppression purposes. Repeated applications have a for a high temperature or windy environment, according to the cumulative effect, maintaining subsoil moisture content for conditions at individual sites. Discuss this with your 3M long periods, depending on soil types, traffic and weather representative or 3M Technical Service. conditions. 3M™ SDS-2 Dust Suppressant has been formulated to lower water surface tension, allowing it to 6. PERFORMANCE in UNDERGROUND COAL penetrate and effectively knockdown dust particles * Table 1: Stage Loader Maingate Respirable dust reduction 21% 27% A recommended dilution rate of 0.1% means a 20 litre pail Total Inhalable dust of 3M™ SDS-2 Dust Suppressant is added to 20,000 litres reduction 31% 20% of water. Higher dilution rates can be applied, dependant NB Indicative data only, not for specification purposes, upon site conditions. Consult your 3M representative. results may vary.
Advantages of using 3M™ SDS-2 Dust Suppressant 7. ENVIRONMENTAL
Reduces water consumption at low dilutions All ingredients of 3M™ SDS-2 Dust Suppressant have been Biodegradable assessed as biodegradable. It is unlikely to have significant Saves equipment and labour costs effects on wastewater treatment organisms or aquatic life; No disruption to production schedule however measures should be taken to avoid release of any Uses existing equipment chemical additives directly into waterways. Mixes easily with water No rinsing of tanker needed 8. HANDLING and STORAGE When diluted, 3M SDS-2 Dust Suppressant does not present 2. TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES any unusual hazards. The diluted product is not classified Nominal use Concentration 0.1% - 0.2% as hazardous according to the criteria of National Exposure Specific Gravity @ 20C 1.040 Standards Australia. When applying the diluted product, good Viscosity (Kinematic) @ 20C 20 centistokes industrial hygiene practices should be used to minimize any exposure to potential skin, eye or respiratory contact. Minimum use temperature 1.7C Storage temperature 1.7C - 49C 3M™ SDS-2 Dust Suppressant is stable when stored under Freezing point -8C normal warehouse conditions, for 5 years from manufacture. pH @ 20C 7 -9 Do not freeze. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Appearance Light yellow to straw coloured liquid Surface Tension Surface Tension (mN/m) 9. PACKAGING Tap Water 56.5 3M™ SDS-2 Dust Suppressant is packaged in recyclable 20 SDS-2 (0.1% solution) 25.5 litre, 200 litre & 1000 litre containers. Please refer to the MSDS, available from www.3M.com 3. RECOMMENDED APPLICATION METHOD 3M™ SDS-2 Dust Suppressant can be applied by water *Table 1 shows reduction in dust levels, SDS2 dosed in at the crusher and trucks equipped with rotary pump and spray manifold or stage loader sprays. Dust measurements were performed by NSW Coal by water cannon. Services Health, data on file Doc SDS2 04/07
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