Dust suppression composition and method of controlling dust
AssigneeSoilworks, LLC
InventorsChad Edward Falkenberg, Dorian Amber Lorrayne Falkenberg, Roger Cornwell
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Abstract
Dust suppressant compositions and methods of suppressing dust and other suspendable particulates are described herein that are able to treat a wide array of surfaces. In particular, the dust suppressant compositions can comprise at least one synthetic fluid that was previously derived from a Gas-to-Liquids process. Furthermore, the dust suppressant compositions can also comprise binders and other additives to customize the compositions for their intended application.
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A method for suppressing dust and other suspendable particulates, the method comprising applying a dust suppressant composition onto a surface to thereby form a dust suppressant coating;
- wherein the dust suppressant composition comprises a synthetic fluid comprising at least one acyclic aliphatic compound and at least one cyclic aliphatic compound,
- wherein the at least one acyclic aliphatic compound comprises one or more methyl-branched alkanes, one or more dimethyl-branched alkanes, and one or more trimethyl-branched alkanes, wherein the synthetic fluid comprises:
- 5 to 75 weight percent of the one or more methyl-branched alkanes,
- 5 to 70 weight percent of the one or more dimethyl-branched alkanes, and
- 5 to 60 weight percent of the one or more trimethyl-branched alkanes.
A method for suppressing dust and other suspendable particulates, the method comprising applying a dust suppressant composition onto a surface to thereby form a dust suppressant coating;
- wherein the dust suppressant composition consists essentially of a synthetic fluid comprising at least one acyclic aliphatic compound and at least one cyclic aliphatic compound,
- wherein the synthetic fluid is derived from a Gas-to-Liquids (“GTL”) process,
- wherein a binder is absent in said dust suppressant composition.
A treated surface comprising a dust suppressant layer formed thereon;
- wherein the dust suppressant layer comprises a dust suppressant composition,
- wherein the dust suppressant composition comprises a synthetic fluid comprising at least one acyclic aliphatic compound and at least one cyclic aliphatic compound,
- wherein the at least one acyclic aliphatic compound comprises one or more methyl-branched alkanes, one or more dimethyl-branched alkanes, and one or more trimethyl-branched alkanes, wherein the synthetic fluid comprises:
- 5 to 75 weight percent of the one or more methyl-branched alkanes,
- 5 to 70 weight percent of the one or more dimethyl-branched alkanes, and
- 5 to 60 weight percent of the one or more trimethyl-branched alkanes.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.