ORESORB™: smarter moisture control and dust suppression for modern mining

When every kilowatt and liter of water counts, small chemistry shifts can deliver big operational gains. ORESORB™ is SOCO’s mining-focused series of sodium polyacrylate-based polymers engineered to manage moisture, cut dust, fine-tune rheology, and streamline transport—without adding corrosion or contamination risk.

 

What makes ORESORB™ different

High-capacity absorption: Up to ~500x its weight in water; still strong in brines (≈70x in 1% NaCl, ≈16x in 0.5% CaCl2).

Fast kinetics: Rapid uptake to full saturation for responsive control in the field.

Safer by design: Non-toxic, non-corrosive, and environmentally friendly.

Tunable: Custom grades tailored to your site conditions and performance targets.

 

Where it helps

Dust suppression: Longer-lasting moisture retention on unpaved roads, crusher zones, stockpiles, and load-out points—fewer reapplications.

Dehumidification and freeze control: Passive, targeted moisture removal in high-humidity or cold-prone areas as a complement to mechanical systems.

Ore handling and transport pretreatment: Stabilize fines, reduce carryback, and improve handling.

Rheology management: Adjust flow and stability in hydraulic conveying, mine backfill, and ore crushing circuits.

Water treatment and sludge handling: Promote agglomeration/encapsulation for more cohesive, easy-to-remove solids.

 

Why operations teams adopt ORESORB™

Measurable reductions in dust emissions and worker exposure risks

Targeted dehumidification with lower energy draw than full-area mechanical systems

Improved flowability and pumping efficiency with precise viscosity control

Less downtime and wear from friction; smoother conveying and loading

Custom support: SOCO’s application engineers assist from bench tests to pilot to rollout

Sustainability in focus

With ore grades trending lower and water/energy use rising, ORESORB™ supports closed-loop thinking—better moisture control, fewer reapplications, and chemistry that aligns with environmental objectives across dust, dredging, remediation, and processing.

 

Applications at a glance

Dust suppressant

Mining fluids with sodium polyacrylate

Dredging support and sediment control

Site remediation aids for contaminated soils and sludges

 

Bottom line

From haul roads to slurry lines, ORESORB™ gives you fast, targeted control over water and fines. Expect cleaner air, smoother flows, and lower total cost per ton—backed by 24/7 expert support and formulations tuned to your mine’s realities.