Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual.pdf

trees or shrubs left in place during site clearing or constructed barriers such as a wind fence,
snow fence, tarp curtain, hay bale, crate wall, or sediment wall (USEPA, 1992).
• Tillage. Deep tillage in large open areas brings soil clods to the surface where they rest on top of
dust, preventing it from becoming airborne.
• Stone. Stone may be an effective dust deterrent for construction roads and entrances or as a
mulch in areas where vegetation cannot be established.
• Spray-on Chemical Soil Treatments. The Pennsylvania Dirt and Gravel Road Program has placed
strict limitations on the use of products that may cause damage to the environment. With this in
mind, it has approved a number of chemical dust suppressants. When considering chemical
application to suppress dust, consideration should be taken as to whether the chemical is
biodegradable or water-soluble and what effect its application could have on the surrounding
environment, including waterbodies and wildlife.
Table H.1 shows application rates for some common dust suppressants, as recommended by the
Pennsylvania Dirt and Gravel Road Program. Refer to the website at www.dirtandgravelroads.org
for updated information about approved products and application rates. NOTE: The Department
does not endorse these or any other individual products.
Table H.1. Application Rates for Dust Suppressants
Product
Penn Suppress “D”
Ultrabond 2000
Coherex
Dust Bond
EK 35
EnviroKleen
Pave-Cyrl Suppress
Pave-Cyrl Suppress
Plus
DirtGlue
Water Dilution
1:4 emulsion to water
(Minimum)
1:4 emulsion to water
(Minimum)
1:10 emulsion to water
(Minimum)
1:10 emulsion to water
(Minimum)
100% active, not water
required for application
100% active, not water
required for application
As-received
(51% solids)
As-received
(51% solids)
As-received
(>51% solids)
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Type
Petroleum Emulsion
Petroleum Emulsion
Petroleum Emulsion
Petroleum Emulsion
Synthetic Fluid
Synthetic Fluid
Acrylic Polymer (PVA)
Acrylic Polymer (PVA)
Acrylic Polymer (PVA)
Other suppressants may be used as long as they have been shown to be environmentally safe and
effective for the intended use. Table H.2 provides information regarding the types of suppressants
commonly used.