 Dust Control
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Calcium Chloride Properties. (CaCl2)
Most often Calcium Chloride can be found in
nature in small amounts. The most common
places to find it is
in sea water and
many mineral
springs. Ward's
source well is a
very large natural
source of CaCl2
which has provided
a constant supply
since 1985 with a
very static
concentration.
Calcium Chloride is a chemical composition
which has been found to have numerous
applications and uses. These include but are
not limited to various road construction and maintenance applications, including, road
de-icing, dust control and base stabilization.
Properties of CaCl2
CaCl2 is exothermic, releasing heat as it
reacts to speed the de-icing process. As well
as exothermic it has hygroscopic properties
allowing it to attract moisture to assist in
the salt's melting action.
Because of the above properties, the CaCl2
solution remains active on the roads surface
for an extended period of time allowing it
to prevent further bonding of the water to
the road's surface.
MG-30
The all new MG-30 produced by Ward
Chemical is a calcium chloride, Magnesium
hydroxide solution. The solution has the
benefits of dust
abatement,
base stabilizing
properties and
also aggregate
loss reduction.
MG-30 is a
proprietary
blend designed
for roadways
with little or no
clays in the
aggregate. The results are that roads are
developing stronger bases and requiring less
maintenance per year.
A study, by the
Journal of Transportation
Engineering, reported that use of calcium
chloride can reduce aggregate loss by 42%
per year compared with an untreated road.
Therefore, the new MG-30 is breaking waves
in cost, environmental considerations and
performance. The best way to see the
results first hand is to try an application in
your area
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Base Stabilization
Winter Sand/ Ice Control