US2010090160A1PendingUtilityA1

Composition for dust control and limiting moisture re-absorption

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Oct 15, 2008Filed: Oct 15, 2008Published: Apr 15, 2010
Est. expiryOct 15, 2028(~2.2 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Merle L. Branning
C09K 3/22E21F 5/06
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Abstract

The current invention relates to a composition that allows for the reduction of dust in an environment through application to a hard surface in that environment or dispersal of dust into the environment is minimized. The composition allows for instant reduction of dust and for the elimination of the absorption of moisture on surfaces that are prone to this over time. The invention is usable with mined minerals or synthesized materials that are prone to produce dust and absorb moisture during storage and transport so the composition can allow for a safer environment and longer storage of products.

Claims

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1 . A dust control composition comprised of an effective amount of a transport component, a dispersant and a surface modifying agent. 
     
     
         2 . The dust control composition of  claim 1  including a coupling agent. 
     
     
         3 . The dust control composition of  claim 1  where the transport component is a mixture of synthetic oils. 
     
     
         4 . The dust control composition of  claim 1  where the transport component is a mixture of natural oils. 
     
     
         5 . The dust control composition of  claim 2  including a curing control agent. 
     
     
         6 . The dust control composition of  claim 1  wherein the transport component is one or more of biodiesel, mineral oils, LOPS, Escaid and paraffinic oils. 
     
     
         7 . The dust control composition of  claim 2  wherein the coupling agent is one or more surfactants. 
     
     
         8 . The dust control composition of  claim 7  wherein the surfactant is one or more phospholipids. 
     
     
         9 . The dust control composition of  claim 1  wherein the dispersant is one or more of the following: orange oil, pine oil, essential oil, terpenes, cationic ethoxylates, nonionic ethoxylates, propoxylates and anionic ethoxylates. 
     
     
         10 . The dust control composition of  claim 1  wherein the surface modifying agent is derived from a natural source. 
     
     
         11 . The dust control composition of  claim 1  wherein the surface modifying agent is derived from a synthetic source. 
     
     
         12 . The dust control composition of  claim 10  wherein the surface modifying agent is natural rubber latex. 
     
     
         13 . The dust control composition of  claim 11  wherein the surface modifying agent is a polyisoprene suspension. 
     
     
         14 . The dust control composition of  claim 2  wherein there is 50 to 98 percent transport component, 0.05 to 10 percent dispersant, 0.05 to 20 percent surface modifying agent and 0.1 to 50 percent coupling agent. 
     
     
         15 . The dust control composition of  claim 2  wherein there is 80 to 90 percent transport component, 0.5 to 2 percent dispersant, 0.5 to 5 percent surface modifying agent and 5 to 20 percent coupling agent. 
     
     
         16 . A method of dust control wherein the composition of  claim 1  is applied to a surface in an effective amount to allow for the immediate elimination of dust particles and remain effective for an extended period of time. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16  wherein the composition is applied with a properly engineered spray bar or application device. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 16  wherein the composition is applied in an effective amount to control residual dust for the storage or transportation of the surface. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18  wherein the composition is applied in an effective amount to prevent moisture re-absorption during storage and transport. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19  where in the surface is a mined mineral. 
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 19  where in the surface is a synthesized dry material. 
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 20  where in the mined mineral is coal, potash or phosphate. 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 16  wherein the surface is a road and the dust particles are road dust.

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