Acrylics
Agglomerating Chemicals
Chlorides
Eco-friendly
Lignins
Natural
Non-Point Source
Non-Renewavle Resource
Organic
Organic Farming
Organic Movement
Particulate Matter
Polymers
Renewable Materails
Renewable Energy
Resins
Soybean Oil
Surfactants
Sustainable
Tall Oils
Triglycerides
TSP
Glossary of Terms
Relating to acrylic acid and its derivatives; acrylic acid polymerizes readily Polyvinyl acrylic polymer produces a binding film that retards dust formation. Tested by the Army Corps of Engineers, found to reduce potholing and wash-boarding in the roads.
Chemicals which bind to together forming larger particles.
Chloride compounds including a salt or ester of hydrochloric acid.
Calcium Chloride – A substance which occurs naturally. It is hygroscopic, meaning that it attracts moisture from its surrounding surface. It penetrates the surface and binds fine soil particles, the dust, together by absorbing moisture from the air. The binding causes the surface to compact and offers stabilizing, as well as, dust control.
Magnesium Chloride – Naturally occurring in the great salt lake. It is hygroscopic (attracts moisture), penetrates deeply, creates smooth compact road surfaces. Allows for achievement of PM-10 regulations. Used in environmentally sensitive areas such as the US National Forest roads.
Eco-friendly / Environmentally Friendly / Planet Friendly
A broad term used for products and materials which reduce the negative effects on the environment. Also reducing the use of non-renewable resources in sourcing, manufacture, packaging, use and disposal. This term applies to activities and services.
- Water soluble
- resilient, durable
A natural complex polymer substance related to cellulose that helps cement the woody cell walls of plants. Lignin is derived from an abundant and renewable resource: trees, plants, and agricultural crops. Lignin is non-toxic .Lignin is a very effective and economical adhesive, acting as a binding agent or "glue". Lignin used on unpaved roads reduces environmental concerns from airborne dust particles and stabilizes the road surface.
A product or material which does not come from man-made origins. For example: timber, leather, beeswax, etc.
Run-off pollution.
A resource such as a raw material which cannot be regenerated. Replaced or restored in a human life-time. One example of this is fossil fuels.
Relating to or derived from living organisms. Occurring or developing gradually and naturally, without being forced or contrived.
An alternative farming method for crops, dairy foods and livestock which removes toxins, manufactured chemicals, synthetic additives, genetically modified organisms and provides products which are biodegradable.
Broadly refers to the organizations and individuals involved worldwide in the promotion of organic farming, which they believe to be a more sustainable mode of agriculture.
A substance that consists of separate particles, especially airborne pollution. The components of dust.
Particulate matter (dust and air pollution) represents a broad class of chemically and physically diverse substances. Particles can be described by size, formation mechanism, origin, chemical composition, atmospheric behavior and method of measurement. The concentration of particles in the air varies across space and time, and is related to the source of the particles and the transformations that occur in the atmosphere.
Particulate matter can be principally characterized as discrete particles spanning several orders of magnitude in size, with particles able to be inhaled falling into the following general size fractions:
PM10 (generally defined as all particles equal to and less than 10 microns in aerodynamic diameter; particles larger than this are not generally deposited in the lung);
PM2.5, also known as fine fraction particles (generally defined as those particles with an aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 microns or less)
PM10-2.5, also known as coarse fraction particles (generally defined as those particles with an aerodynamic diameter greater than 2.5 microns, but equal to or less than a nominal 10 microns); and Ultra-fine particles generally defined as those less than 0.1 microns.
A polymer grabs dust particles and weighs them down so they stay grouped together. They are compounds consisting essentially of repeating structural units.
Natural raw materials such as timber and grasses, which can be grown or restored over time. Care must be given to management so that replanting and felling are in harmony.
Using natural resources such as water, wind and sun for an ever lasting energy source. Resources which have a much lower negative effect on the environment and do not produce greenhouse gases.
Substances
obtained from certain plants or made artificially; used in making varnishes
and plastics.
A soybean feedstock processing by product which binds dust together to form a solid, long-lasting, non-dusting surface. Soy based dust suppressants form a hard, dry, water-resistant crust. Biodegrade naturally and will not harm groundwater.
Extracts from plants (roots, seeds, beans). These oils are non-toxic, non-corrosive, and biodegradable. They shed water after curing. They are economical and do not require re-wetting.
Soap-like
substances which encapsulate and suspend moisture, extending effectiveness.
Maintaining the ecological balance. Meeting the needs of the present without damaging the ability of the future generations to meet their needs. When a process is sustainable, it can be carried out over and over without negative environmental effects or impossibly high costs. Conservation is a major aspect of sustainability.
Resinous
by-product from the manufacture of chemical wood pulp.
Ester obtained
from glycerol.
Total suspended particulates (dust).
Dust palliatives are generally used on roads, parking lots and work areas.
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