Pollard Highway Products
Dustmaster 20
General Characteristics
Through arrangements with Enbridge Inc. and the Trillium Group of Companies, Pollard now supplies calcium-magnesium rich brine solutions from underground reserves marketed under the trade name Dustmaster 20.
A 21 km pipeline connects the Enbridge wellhead to the Trillium Distribution site near Courtright, Ontario. Combined with other storage arrangements Pollard has capacity exceeding five million gallons. The Trillium Group also operates a marine cock on the St. Clair River connected by pipeline to the storage system. This network allows for the efficient shipment of products using marine vessels to terminals throughout the Great Lakes.
Dustmaster 20 consistently contains effective dust suppressants of 15 - 18% Calcium Chloride and 2 - 3% Magnesium Chloride. When adjusted for the molecular weight of the calcium and magnesium components, Dustmaster 20 has a 20% calcium chloride equivalency.
This product has been reviewed and approved by The Road Authority for use as a dust suppressant (visit www.roadauthority.com) The Road Authority is sponsored and coordinated through the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) and works with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to manage and administer the Ministry's designated sources for materials.
This product has been reviewed and approved by The Road Authority for use as a dust suppressant (visit www.roadauthority.com) The Road Authority is sponsored and coordinated through the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) and works with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to manage and administer the Ministry's designated sources for materials.
Performance / Benefits
The consistent calcium chloride and magnesium chloride components of Dustmaster 20 offer reliable products for summer dust control and road stabilization.
High Water Content
The higher water content of this solution can replace the need to "pre-water" gravel surfaces which is a costly practice that many users have done when using stronger solutions. During exceptionally dry periods the higher water content will help keep the chlorides active and near the road surface where it is most effective in controlling dust.
Lower Cost per Litre
The lower cost per unit when compared to stronger magnesium and calcium solutions may make Dustmaster 20 ideal for lower volume areas and end of season second applications where long term coverage is not a major issue. At the same time the customer can decide the chloride content required for specific needs.
More Economical alternative than Bagged Material and Solution for Laneways
Due to its generally lower cost per litre, Dustmaster 20 can yield significant savings when used as an alternative to bagged product for treating specific ratepayer concerns and laneways.
Customer Testimonials
"I think it worked better than 35%. Really great stuff!"
Customer Testimonials
"In spite of the dry season, this product performed well!"
Broderick Crawford, Town of Caledon
"I was very happy with the way the product performed."
Gary Stewart, Twsp. of South Perth
"The township saved 25% on its' annual dust control costs (approx. $45,000). I would have no problem recommending this material as a cost-effective alternative for dust control...!"
Terry Selman, Township of St. Clair
"... provided excellent dust control during 2005 which was an exceptionally dry year. You will find that the product provides good value for your dust layer dollar!"
Clayton Cameron, Township of Severn
"Saved us on the amount of water we hauled. The two applications gave us better penetration!"
Barry Baldasaro, Woolwich Township
"I would have no problem using it again. Good service - I'm happy!"
Jim Barber, Thames Centre
"I had initial reservations but found the product worked very well!"
Gary Crandal, Twsp of Blandford-Blenheim
"I thought it was a good product and it worked well. I will
have no problem using it again."
Gerard Lachapelle, Township of Tay
"I was completely satisfied with the way Dustmaster worked. I know this product worked as well as calcium and came in at a lower cost!"
Joe Livingstone, Central Elgin
"Product worked well in dry conditions!"
Matt Jenner, Thames Centre
"Excellent product! Lasted the full season."
Ross Fisher, Municipality of Bluewater
"The extra fluid gave us better results. This will really show on a dry year. Saving on the cost of watering fresh gravel!"
Ron Pfeifer & Wes Kuepper, Twsp of Perth East
"In a six mile test area I found the product to perform as well as Mag Chloride at 20% less cost!"
Dennis O'Neil, Twsp of East Zorra-Tavistock
"I think it worked better than 35%. Really great stuff!"
Gary Vanevery, Six Nations Council
"This was a very hot & dry summer and there have been few dust complaints. Following rainfall, this product resurfaces well!"
Aden Coccoran, Zorra Township
"The additional fluid with Dustmaster 20 greatly aided in compaction of fresh gravel!"
Joe Adams, Municipality of North Middlesex
"I administer a bulk tender in excess of 3,000 flake tons. I was very satisfied with the results this year. You should name this product Endust."
Ron Smith, Township of Norwich
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