Dust abatement

Frequently employed by local governments of arid climates such as those in the Southwest United States, dust abatement procedures may also be required in private construction as a condition of obtaining a building permit.

The first two are petroleum-based products, such as emulsified asphalts, but they are considered environmentally hazardous, according to the report.

The third category includes such non-petroleum products as lignosulfates, which are a byproduct of the wood pulping industry, but they tend to leach and run off during heavy rains, giving off odors and staining soil.

The fourth category, synthetic polymers, are generally stable, durable, do not leach or give off appreciable odors, and have proven to be the most environmentally friendly.

Application of this product is normally done by lathering onto the surface and then removing with a clean dry cloth.