Frequently Ask Questions
- What are some lifesaving benefits of using deicer chemicals?
- What are some salt tolerant plants that are better to use along roadways that will be treated with deicing salt in the winter?
- Are there any environmental concerns with deicing salt?
- At what temperatures is deicing salt most effective?
- How much deicing salt is used in the U.S.?
- What are the economic benefits of good winter maintenance?
- Is corrosion still an issue when you use deicing salt?
- What does Sensible Salting mean?
- How do deicing chemicals work?
- Why is salt used for winter maintenance?
- I've heard a lot about pre-treating or pre-wetting salt with a liquid deicer before applying it. Is this a good idea?"
- Why is salt used for winter maintenance?
- Can you mix other deicing materials with rock salt to improve its performance?
- What is 'proper' chemical deicer storage and why is it important?
- Can salt brine be used for both anti-icing and pre-wetting?
- What do anti-caking agents do for deicing salt?
- I have decided to add the use of liquid deicers to our operations and am having trouble picking which one to use. With all the liquids being marketed today, how do I pick the one that is best for me?
- How much "active ingredient - or concentration" in pounds have I applied to the road.
- Do I need to re-circulate? How often?
- I was wondering if you could list some of the alternative means of combating icy conditions and why they would be chosen instead of salt.
- If the product has a corrosion "prohibitor" (as I have heard it called) why am I seeing corrosion on my equipment?
- Is magnesium Chloride "non corrosive" versus Calcium Chloride, or sodium chloride?
- How do I know which chemical to use in which situation, i.e. liquid vs. dry, chloride vs. alternative, etc?