FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. What is CMA?
A. Calcium Magnesium Acetate - CMA is used by many airports for deicing because
of its low corrosive
effects on metals. When used in a blended ice melt, at least 75% CMA would be
needed to show a difference.
Q. Is it necessary to use anything
other than Rock Salt?
A. Rock Salt is a great product to use in mild temperatures, but if you live in
a cooler climate where the
temperatures drop below 5 degrees Fahrenheit, your best choice is Calcium
Chloride or one of our Blended
Products.
Q. What if my pet or child eats
any of your ice melt products?
A. None of our products are considered toxic, but it is a good idea to contact
your physician or veterinarian.
All products should be stored in sealed containers out of the reach of children
and pets.
Q. Is it important to follow
the instructions on the package?
A. Yes. Proper application is important to ensure the performance of the product
and to avoid any damage.
More does not always mean better!
Q. Will deicers harm vegetation?
A. Most deicers will not harm vegetation if used as directed. Over application
or accumulation in a small
area may result in damage. USE AS DIRECTED.
Q. Will deicers damage concrete?
A. Concrete is a porous substance. When snow and ice are melted with deicers,
the melted water soaks
into concrete pores and becomes partially trapped. If this trapped water re-freezes,
the resulting pressure
can be great enough to cause weak concrete to crack and flake. This is a physical
process, not a chemical
one. It is a process primarily associated with the structural strength of the
concrete, not the chemical nature
of the deicer.
Q. What is the best blended
ice melt product on the market?
A. Road
Runner - this product is a combination of Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium
and Sodium Chloride.
Q. Is Calcium Chloride safe
for the environment?
A. Yes, when used and applied correctly Calcium
Chloride is as safe as every other ice melter on the market.
Q. What is the most powerful
ice melter in the industry?
A. Calcium
Chloride - its natural heating capabilities allow it to begin the melting
process without the help of the sun.