Types of Ice Melt

Ice melt is a substance that helps to quickly reduce the size of ice and snow on sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and other areas. It comes in many different forms, including rock salt (sodium chloride), magnesium chloride hexahydrate, calcium chloride dihydrate, and potassium chloride. This blog post will introduce you to the types of ice melt found in stores today so that you can make an informed decision for your home or business.

The Types of Ice Melt Explained

Salts

The first type of ice melt we’ll discuss is sodium salt deicers called “rock salt.” These products contain 95% sodium chloride by weight. It is inexpensive but effective at melting snow and reducing freezing temperatures below -13°F (-25 °C). Rock salt is great for the winter months because it doesn’t form a slushy mess like other deicers.

Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate

This type of ice melt effectively lowers freezing temperatures below -25 °C (-13 °F). It can help create an even surface for vehicles on icy surfaces with 25% less weight than rock salt alone. However, this material has its downsides, such as being hazardous if you inhale it. So you should be careful and make sure children do not access it. It is also corrosive to steel and aluminum.

Calcium Chloride Dihydrate

This material will form a hard, protective surface that prevents ice from sticking when it’s applied in large amounts between -25 °C (-13 °F) but is more expensive than other types of deicers with the same effectiveness. It also has an unpleasant odor, so you should probably not use it indoors without ventilation or proper equipment for containment. This type of deicer is also less effective on snow than freezing temperatures lower than -25° C (or below).

Potassium Chloride

This type of ice melt is less common in the United States but produces a solid surface below -25 °C (-13°F). It is clean and safe to use indoors or outdoors, though it can be expensive. 

Mixtures

Some products combine calcium chloride dihydrate with magnesium chloride hexahydrate. This can provide good results at melting snow down to about -12° F because they have different freezing points. They also combine different chemicals to create a variety of ice-melt products so you can find the right one for your needs. Some of these mixtures include magnesium chloride hexahydrate with calcium chloride dihydrate, sodium chloride, and potassium chloride.

At NorthRock Minerals, we produce some of the best and most effective ice-melt products on the market. We have been in the industry for over 50 years, and our products are available nationwide. With our help, you can find a product to suit your needs and budget today.

Our products provide the safest, most effective, and convenient ice-melt solutions. We produce the following types of products: salt (sodium chloride), magnesium chloride hexahydrate, calcium chloride dihydrate, potassium chloride, among others. We guarantee the safety of our products for use around children and pets, as well.

Why Buy Our Ice Melt?

We have proven to be the best choice for ice-melt products due to our affordable pricing and high quality. Our continued focus on customer service and quality is what has made us the best choice for over 50 years.

Our ice melt has been put through the test for safety and effectiveness, so you can be sure that it meets the needs of your ice-melting project. We guarantee 100% customer satisfaction with every purchase.

Our product is one of the most affordable on the market today, which can save you money and time over other more expensive brands. We ensure each customer’s satisfaction by providing a refund guarantee and extended warranties for our ice melt products. Call us today to find out how we can help you with your ice-melt needs.