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Suppressing dust without water
15 July 2026
At Hillhead 2026, visitors walking past Stafford-based UK company Corgin were able to experience its DustFast long-term dust suppressant fluid in action.
Corgin showcased its DustFast fluid at Hillhead 2026 (Image: KHL)
A large patch of ground in front the stand had been treated to showcase the efficiency of this waterless method in controlling dust on haul roads on demolition and construction sites.
A single application remains effective for between six and 16 weeks depending on the traffic across the area, explained marketing manager Tom McLaren, adding that if left alone, it could last a full 12 months.
DustFast is applied using the company’s DustChief cannon and the main benefit of using this fluid compared to traditional bowsers is, of course, water conservation.
The synthetic waterless fluid is derived from a clean, plentiful natural gas, utilising gas-to-liquid technology, which makes it completely natural and biodegradable, McLaren added.
When applied, the fluid is permanently absorbed onto loose surface fines, weighing them down, while its hydrophobic properties mean it can survive wet weather conditions for long periods.
In addition, DustFast has been approved for use by the UK Environment Agency which has classified it as ‘non-hazardous to groundwater’.
Launched to the UK market in May 2025, the dust suppressing solution is already in use on some of the UK’s largest construction projects including HS2 rail, Sizewell C and Hinkley Point C.
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