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Base Fill Materials

Dust

A fine aggregate produced during stone crushing, Dust is widely used for bedding, plastering support, block work, and as a partial replacement for sand in construction applications.

Base Fill Materials

Dust

Dust is a finely crushed by-product generated during the production of crushed stone aggregates. When processed and graded properly, it becomes a highly useful construction material, especially for concrete works, block laying, plastering support layers, and filling applications.

Fine and well-graded aggregate material
Suitable for concrete and block works
Ideal for plastering support and leveling layers
Dust
Performance Advantages

Key Features

A finely graded construction material offering strength, workability, and sustainability for concrete, masonry, and filling applications.

Derived from Hard Stone Crushing

Produced during the crushing of high-quality granite or similar hard rock, giving dust good inherent strength and durability.

Fine & Uniform Particle Size

Contains finely graded particles that help fill voids between aggregates, resulting in denser and more compact concrete or mortar mixes.

Improves Strength & Stability

When used as a partial or full replacement for natural sand, dust enhances compressive strength due to better particle packing.

Excellent Compaction Properties

Achieves high density when compacted, making it suitable for sub-base preparation and filling works.

Good Cement Bonding

The rough surface texture of dust particles improves adhesion with cement paste, increasing overall strength.

Reduced Shrinkage & Cracking

Well-graded fines reduce voids and minimize shrinkage cracks in concrete and mortar applications.

Eco-Friendly Material

Utilizes quarry by-products, reducing waste disposal and supporting sustainable construction practices.

Versatile Applications

Commonly used for concrete production, block and brick masonry, plaster backing layers, paver block manufacturing, flooring screeds, filling, and leveling works.

Consistent Quality Supply

Processed under controlled conditions to maintain uniform grading and reliable on-site performance.

Dust

Specifications

A finely graded crushed stone aggregate suitable for concrete, masonry, and filling applications with consistent quality and reliable performance.

Product Name
Dust
Material Type
Crushed stone fine aggregate (Granite or equivalent)
Source
By-product of hard stone crushing operations
Particle Size Range
0 – 4.75 mm
Grading
Well-graded fine material suitable for concrete, mortar, and filling works
Fineness Modulus
Typically 2.2 – 2.8
Bulk Density
Approx. 1600 – 1800 kg/m³
Specific Gravity
2.5 – 2.8
Water Absorption
≤ 2%
Silt & Clay Content
≤ 5%
Free from organic impurities
Moisture Content
As supplied / adjustable for application
Particle Shape
Angular to sub-angular
Enhances bonding and compaction
Color
Natural grey
Applications
• Partial or full replacement of sand in concrete
• Block and brick masonry
• Plaster backing layers
• Paver block and precast manufacturing
• Filling and leveling works
Packaging & Supply
• Loose truck load