term can only be understood if it is construed by a dictionary if the term is defined by the kirk othmer encyclopedia of chemical technology 5th edition 2005 published by wiley john amp sons inc this definition shall control how the term is to be defined in the claims at least one embodiment of the invention is directed towards a dust control composition comprised of an effective amount of a transport component a dispersant and a surface modifying agent this composition is for use on a wide variety of surfaces to assist in the dust reduction in an open or closed environment in at least one embodiment the dust control composition can also include a coupling agent that can assist in the overall appearance of the composition by making it more homogenous the coupling agent may be a surfactant preferable one or more phospholipids in at least one embodiment the composition contains a transport component that can be a mixture of synthetic oils or natural oils the preferred transport components are one or more of the following biodiesel mineral oils low odor paraffin solvent escaid 110 solvent exxon and paraffinic oils also the composition may include a curing control agent which can be used to control the curing time so it can be varied depending on the surface and the environment in at least one embodiment the dispersant component of the composition is preferably one.