Minggu, 09 Februari 2014

The Most Common Environmentally Safe Dust Abatement Products Used

By Marcie Goodman


Although people may see dust frequently, they may not realize that it can be hazardous and problematic for a number of reasons. However, those who have a dirt vehicle pathway up to their house, or those who live on a gravel road, may be more conscious of the problems dust creates. As cars and trucks make use of the surfaces, they crush the gravel into smaller pieces, and more dust is generated as the surface wears. To solve this problem, dust abatement products are employed.

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.

Some of the substances are made out of various byproducts of plants, such as Ecobinder, which is made out of lignum, from trees. Lignum effectively holds dust in place because it is of a similar consistency to glue, and it will help to maintain the surface as well. It can absorb liquid. The stickiness of beet molasses enables Molex to control dust.

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.

It is recommended to apply calcium chloride to a wet surface. You can wait for a good rain shower, or you can simply wet your driveway with a hose. The calcium chloride will infiltrate a wet surface much better than a dry surface. It is wise to read how the manufacturer has specified the product to be used, whether you have bought a liquid or powder substance.

Calcium Chloride is quite inexpensive to purchase, when compared with oil-based substances, and will still allow surfaces to be graded or maintained. The disadvantage, however, is that it is a corrosive substance. While it won't damage a vehicle that drives over it, mud that is formed during rains can become corrosive. On the market, you may find several types of dust abatement products, all with their own pros and cons.




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