摘要 |
<p>A method of suppressing the generation or persistence of dust is provided. An aqueous composition of a higher alkyl glycoside is placed in contact with a friable solid material (e.g. coal) to suppress the generation of dust therefrom. The alkyl glycoside is generally present in the aqueous composition at a level of from about 0.001 % by weight to about 1 % by weight of the aqueous composition. Because of the nature of this particular case, highly colored compositions can be employed in the method. A composition used as a dust suppressant comprised of a higher alkyl glycoside and a hydrophilic binder material is also provided.</p> |