What kind of oil do they spray on dirt roads?

[srivett]

I think the topic pretty much sums it up.

Thanks, Steve

 

[Rob Taggs]

If you saw oil being sprayed onto a dirt road it was either MC-70 or MC-80 Tack Oil. This just helps the rock that is spread onto the road surface stick really good and not just roll off. Don't get it on your clothes or shoes, it will never come out in laundry! Hope this helps.

 

[michaelc80]

They've gone to using a vegetable oil around here for dust control. Usually lasts only one season at most.

 

[Pick]

Sometimes they use calcium chloride for dust control. In Florida they use nothing. Better to have silicosis in the lungs then dead weeds on the side of the road.

 

[Whimsey]

With the outrageous property taxes I pay I'm assuming it's synthetic

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Whimsey

 

[doitmyself]

There are a few companies marketing a soybean oil based road dust suppressant (google it). Calcium chloride is used quite a bit in Michigan.

 

[Reg# 43897]

My experience in various parts of this country is that Provinces are using CaCl now exclusively. Something about environmental concerns, I believe.

John.

 

[Steve S]

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Originally posted by Whimsey:
With the outrageous property taxes I pay I'm assuming it's synthetic

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Whimsey

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