Not exact matches
Using a mix of calcium
chloride, sodium
chloride, potassium
chloride, and
magnesium chloride, the Natural Alternative
ice melt is faster and more effective than plain rock salt.
Magnesium chloride, the
ice melting agent found in many popular rock salt brands, is effective to about 15F, that's 15 degrees above zero.
The Illinois Poison Control (IPC) blog says about salt - based
ice melt including
magnesium chloride, «Always call the IPC if your kiddo samples some of this stuff.»
Ice melt products containing active ingredients such as Sodium
Chloride, Potassium
Chloride,
Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate and Urea should be used cautiously in households with pets.
For instance, road salt is less effective at melting
ice when temperatures drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit — when it gets extremely cold, other chemicals like
magnesium chloride or calcium
chloride are mixed in.