In the early years of road construction and road maintenance, spraying water and other improvised agents on a roadbed was seen as a standard practice for controlling fugitive dust particles. In extremely dry locations or during a prolonged drought, this could mean daily if not multiple trips each day for a water truck. This can tie up the necessary equipment... read more »

Lignosulfonates, more commonly known as lignin, are often used for dust control on unpaved roads. Lignin is a chemical formation found in trees and other plants to provide structure, and is a common waste product sold by the wood pulp processing industry. While it might help to improve their profit margins, the application of lignin can cause some serious problems... read more »