The Most Common Environmentally Safe Dust Abatement Products Used

By Marcie Goodman


The large amount of dust that can be produced from dirt roads can cause a number of problems. People who live alongside gravel roads or who have driveways of gravel will be aware of these issues. When a road or driveway has been in place for a long time, the gravel becomes crushed from the weight of cars, and this causes more dust. This is especially the case if the weather is dry. Road dust abatement products are therefore often used.

There are a number of reasons why dust should be controlled. It can cause environmental hazards, and when dust is thrown up by vehicles the visibility on the road becomes poor. It is also not healthy for someone to breathe in a lot of dust particles. Wind can cause dust to blow far, and it will settle on people's cars and in people's homes.

The best way to treat gravel surfaces is with an environmentally friendly product, such as Dustlock, Ecobinder, Molex, Earthbind or Enviroseal Dust Control. These are some of the examples of 'green' substances that are used on roads. It will defeat the purpose if a non-green product is used in order to prevent dust from becoming an environmental danger.

Lignum is a wood byproduct from which the product Ecobinder is made. The byproduct is not harmful to persons or animals in any way, and is efficiently capable of stopping dust particles from becoming airborne, because it is like a glue. It is also capable of improving the road's quality because it can absorb liquids. Molex is another safe product, and is developed from beet molasses.

Certain types of oils are commonly used for creating substances that trap dust. For example, Dustlock is a product that is made from soybean oil, and Enviroseal Dust Control is made from vegetable oils. The second-mentioned product is able to control dust for periods of up to twelve months, and can also be used in extreme weather conditions, such as when the temperature drops to below freezing.

You might be wondering what you can do about the dust problems that your dirt driveway is causing. The commonly used product for home usage is calcium chloride. Calcium chloride is effective for controlling dust, and is know to be safe for the environment too, as it is a common salt. It is wise to always use the product as directed, but in general it is harmless and will also not damage cars that are parked or driven over it.

If you have bought calcium chloride for your driveway, it is helpful to first wet the surface or to wait until rain has fallen. The dampness will help the substance to penetrate. Always read the manufacturer's instructions that indicate the recommended rate of application. Calcium chloride can be in a liquid or powder form.

The advantages of calcium chloride include its low price and its safety to vehicles. Dust abatement products such as this one, however, are corrosive, and mud formed by rains that have washed the driveway or road surface will be corrosive. You may also find other types of products available.




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