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Air Pollution Monitor and Control
News Release from: Midwest Industrial Supply | Subject: Soil-Sement
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 13 January 2006
Soil-Sement controls particulate matter
emissions
On August 16, 2005, Soil-Sement was re-certified by Californian authorities, declaring it effective in reducing particulate matter emissions from unpaved roadways
On August 16, 2005, Soil-Sement was re-certified by the California Air Resource Board (CARB) and its CalCert Environmental Technology Certification Programme, making it effective in reducing particulate matter (PM) emissions from unpaved roadways Soil-Sement also can be used to control dust emissions that contain naturally occurring asbestos (NOA)
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 9 Jan 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Soil-Sement is effective because its high carbon-index polymers bind to the road's soil particles and increase the cohesion among all the particles.
As a dusty surface is treated with Soil-Sement, the polymer in the road becomes harder and takes on the appearance of cement.
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Exposure to particulate pollution is linked to increased frequency and severity of asthma attacks, pneumonia and bronchitis, and even premature death in people with pre-existing cardiac or respiratory disease.
Those most sensitive to particulate pollution include infants and children, the elderly, and persons with heart and lung disease.
"The recent re-certification of Soil Sement demonstrates the Air Resources Board dedication to focusing on particulate matter and making progress towards achieving health protective air quality standards in California," said Bob Vitale, president and CEO of Midwest Industrial Supply.
"By the Air Resources Board certification of Soil-Sement, California citizens can have a peace of mind in knowing that a solution is on their door step." Recent news reports have stated that the current solution to control naturally occurring asbestos dust in California has been dousing construction sites, dusty roads and trails, and baseball fields with water; this solution is only temporary.
When Soil-Sement is used, the result is a long-term solution to dust control.
CARB is one of the world's leading advocates of progressive environmental technologies.
CalCert is an internationally recognized independent, scientific and engineering evaluator of environmental performance.
For over 30 years, Midwest Industrial Supply , the manufacturer of Soil-Sement, has improved customer operational efficiency and operation costs while achieving environmental integrity and compliance in a variety of industries.
With innovative, industry-leading products and application services, Midwest Industrial Supply develops high-quality products for dust control, road stabilisation, erosion control, soil stabilisation and anti-icing/de-icing.
Midwest Industrial Supply has facilities in Canton, Ohio and Santa Maria, California.
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