Whereas in the past, our roster of clients consisted mainly of those in mining, today we are seeing an uptake of purchases from clients operating in other industries, most notably from the aviation industry.
The non-toxic and non-corrosive nature of our products makes them ideal for use within the aviation industry. Given the safety concerns of chemical damage to the airframe and engine integrity, all products being used on a runway or around an airport must prove their non-corrosivity. The Boeing BSS7432 (D6-14787) Evaluation of Airplane Maintenance Materials is one such standard of evaluation and is widely known within the aviation industry. Testing involves passing four (4) performance tests:
Sandwich Corrosion Test – the sandwich corrosion test evaluates how corrosive aircraft maintenance chemicals are when they land between faying surfaces such as on aluminum alloys, which are commonly used for aircraft structures.
Crazing Test – the crazing test detects cracks on the surface of a material.
Paint Softening Test – the paint softening test determines whether a product will soften or impact the paint on the aircraft in any way.
Hydrogen Embrittlement Test – this test evaluates the embrittlement of metal after being exposed to hydrogen. Embrittlement is the loss of a material’s ductility, due to a chemical or physical change.
BOEING BSS7432 Conformity
We are pleased to announce that Cypher Environmental has received confirmation of Boeing BSS7432 (D6-14787) Conformity for both ROAD//STABILIZR® and DUST/BLOKR®.
| Sandwich Corrosion Test | Conforms |
| Crazing Test | Conforms |
| Paint Softening Test | Conforms |
| Hydrogen Embrittlement Test | Conforms |
Both Cypher Environmental’s DUST/BLOKR and ROAD//STABILIZR products met all 4 (four) criteria which resulted in a passing grade for successfully meeting the Boeing BSS7432 conformity standards.
With these results in mind, our clients in the aviation industry can be assured that their aircraft will not be exposed to any corrosion damage. For our clients in other industries that use expensive equipment and tools, they can also be assured that our products will not damage their assets.
DUST/BLOKR®’s Competitive Advantage
Admittedly, most dust control products on the market today are effective in controlling airborne dust and FOB. However, very few can boast the results and impact our products can achieve! Here is a quick look at why you should consider a change in your next order.
COST
DUST/BLOKR is substantially lower in cost than other dust control products on the market that meet the Boeing BSS7432 conformity standard. We can look at this from a few different angles. Firstly, when we replace water with DUST/BLOKR as the primary dust suppression method, savings can be achieved through the reduced need for maintenance. One DUST/BLOKR application can last the entire season, with no need for re-application. With reduced maintenance, your fuel consumption decreases (also resulting in reduced emissions!) Secondly, savings are also gained through more efficient shipping which we will cover in the following section.
EASE OF TRANSPORT
DUST/BLOKR® is shipped in a concentrated form, making it more cost-effective to transport. The product is mixed with several parts of water before application, requiring much less volume to be shipped. In many remote regions where transport is a concern, like in Northern Canada where roads close during the winter months, or in small towns, and remote mine camps, the smaller required volume results in significant savings.
ZERO IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
DUST/BLOKR is made up of organic and biodegradable ingredients. In addition to being non-corrosive, the product is also non-toxic, making it environmentally friendly. In fact, DUST/BLOKR is the only dust suppression product in the world that leaves behind zero impact on the environment, harmful or otherwise.
Commonly used road salts such as calcium chloride or magnesium chloride are highly corrosive to the environment; and thus, do not meet the Boeing conformity standards.
Sustainability and environmental protection are our guiding principles in everything we do. We continue to differentiate ourselves from the competition by creating better-performing technologies while staying true to our core values. We only develop technologies with no negative environmental impacts.
What’s Next for Cypher Environmental
We are looking forward to more projects in the aviation industry, especially with our existing clients that have runways, airstrips and helipads in remote mine sites or small towns in remote locations. Here are a few of our past projects.
Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport (Montréal, QC, Canada)
Product: DUST/BLOKR®
DUST/BLOKR® was applied to Route 500 at the airport from 2014 to 2015. It was an ideal solution for the airport due to the non-corrosive nature of the product and the ease of application using standard road-building equipment and techniques.
Olam Farms (Nigeria)
Product: DUST/BLOKR® and ROAD//STABILIZR®
In 2019, Olam Farms in Nigeria applied DUST/BLOKR® to a 1.2 km x 40-meter airstrip located on a 100,000-acre rice farm. Dust was a big concern for the rice farm, especially during rice harvest during their dry season as it impacted the visibility of their aircraft. Olam Farms also applied ROAD//STABILIZR® to stabilize their unpaved roads for their next wet season.
Bangalore Airport (India)
Product: DUST/BLOKR®
The Bangalore Airport was the fastest growing airport in India in 2018 with 32.3 million passengers passing through each year. With constant construction and the dust generated by the construction vehicles, the airport operator decided to get ahead of potential damage to aircraft while mitigating safety and visibility concerns by applying DUST/BLOKR® on over 50-acres of land.
If you are interested in being the next worksite to use cost-effective and environmentally-friendly products on your site, contact us here.