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Ice melter general information sheet
Rock Salt - Works effectively to 20 degrees.
Economical for large applications. Corrosive to concrete over the long term. White residue left behind.
Safe Step - Works effectively to minus 10 degrees
Contains of Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, MG104, urea and salt. Is not harmful to people, pets or vegetation when used as directed. MG104 helps prevent
refreezing up to 2.5 time longer than other ice melters.
Road Runner - Works effectively to minus 15 degrees
Economical “chloride” product. Contains Calcium and Magnesium Chloride pellets. Generates melting heat when exposed to moisture (liquid or frozen). Safe on streets, driveways, sidewalks, and concrete steps. Colorless and odorless when dissolved.
Prestone Driveway Heat - Works effectively to minus 25 degrees
Premium concentrated blend of primarily Calcium Chloride for faster action. Melts 4 times more ice than equal weight of Rock Salt. Safe on streets, driveways, sidewalks, and concrete steps. Will not damage trees, shrubs or grass.
Magic Salt - Works effectively to minus 30 degrees
Starts out as ordinary rock salt, then is treated with a liquid, agricultural by-product of the distilling process blended with magnesium chloride. Does not refreeze, brine stays fluid. It is safe for concrete, landscape and pet friendly and doesn’t track like other products. 90% less corrosive than salt. Leaves no visible residue and is safe to handle.
