A compound for chemical gravel, aggregate, and soil stabilization, as-constructed preservation, erosion control, smooth hard surface creation, fines preservation, and dust control, the compound comprising:
- a binder comprising:
- a carboxylic acid, an ester, or a thermoplastic polyolefin;
- a synthetic isoalkane;
- and
- an adhesion promoting compound, wherein the adhesion promoting compound is selected from a group consisting of borates, imidazoline amides, and amide esters, wherein the compound is devoid of water.