When calcium chloride and magnesium chloride based dust control agents first came into use, they were perceived as a cost-effective alternative to water truck delivery for controlling dust on unpaved roads. After all, water trucks required extensive man hours, available water resources, and often multiple applications each week during excessively dry conditions. As time went by, these chloride-based dust control... read more »
Fugitive dust particles in the air from traffic and inclement wind conditions affected an unpaved roadbed can present many hazards. Beyond the simple impairment to visibility, it can also cause the roadbed to degrade, causing damage to passing vehicles and potentially adding to maintenance costs. In the past, some road maintenance entities have turned to dust control agents like magnesium... read more »
Earthbind® 100 is a sophisticated modified biopolymer developed by EnviRoad® as an ecologically friendly and cost-effective alternative to chloride-based dust control measures. It is also a far superior alternative to the constant application from water trucks during dry weather. Earthbind® 100 can be shipped and stored in concentration to further reduce costs. It can then be safely applied to an... read more »
In the past, calcium chloride and magnesium chloride agents were used as dust control measures to reduce the presence of fugitive dust particles from unpaved roads. These agents came with a bevy of different problems. Their corrosive nature increased maintenance costs on storage tanks as well as application vehicles and equipment. They also have a tendency to draw local wildlife... read more »
Agricultural operations often call for moving people and equipment over unpaved roads. As the summer heat rises, dry conditions can cause fugitive dust particles to take flight. Daily struggles with dust control drive many operations to employ the use of water trucks. This can quickly turn into a losing battle. Lost man hours, fuel costs and other road maintenance materials... read more »
As you likely know, agricultural success during peak season encompasses any number of factors. At first, things like road maintenance and dust control might seem trivial. As the season goes on, washboard roads, large potholes, eroded shoulders, and fugitive dust clouds can turn into a major hassle. Assigning personnel to drive water trucks and work to repair damaged roads costs... read more »
Dust control abatement on unpaved roads and road construction projects can sometimes carry significant overhead costs. At the same time, dust control and base stabilization are important safety measures that can contribute to the success of a road work project. To answer this need cost efficiently, EnviRoad® has specially formulated Earthbind® 100. This is a modified biopolymer that often proves... read more »
EnviRoad® and its parent company have had an active and ever-growing presence in the road construction and road maintenance industries in the Pacific Northwest since 1973. Throughout the 1970’s, we developed strong relationships with many area municipalities, providing and applying dust abatement agents. At that time, we supplied a large amount of lignin and magnesium chloride products for the Forest... read more »
The dust generated by weather and the general passage of traffic on paved roads can pose a serious hazard to vehicles and pedestrians. Not only does the dust impede a driver’s view of the road, but the loose aggregate can also wash out and develop loose areas or washboard effects. Erosion resulting from rainfall can also degrade shoulders and cause... read more »
EnviRoad® is an innovative manufacturer of exceptional dust control and soil stabilization products. We have an intimate understanding of the complications and pollution issues that can result from magnesium and calcium chloride-based dust control agents. In response to these challenges, we set forth to create Earthbind® 100 to offer a superior, ecologically-friendly alternative for dust control on unpaved roads. Earthbind®... read more »
