What Is So Special About Black Ice?

icy road at night

Black ice is unique due to its nearly invisible appearance, making it particularly hazardous. Unlike traditional ice or snow, black ice lacks air bubbles, giving it a clear composition. When it forms on dark pavement, it may appear black, hence the name. The challenge with black ice lies in its stealthy nature, often resembling wet patches on the ground, making it hard to detect. This makes it a significant threat, especially when it forms on roadways or walkways, leading to slips, falls, and dangerous driving conditions. The difficulty in spotting black ice before encountering it directly contributes to its notoriety and the need for caution during winter weather. Today, we’ll take an in-depth look at all the common questions asked about black ice and give you the answers you need.

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Top 6 Reasons Dust Control is Valuable

Dust Control Truck spraying calcium chloride

The dust generated by vehicular traffic on unpaved roads poses not only an unpleasant nuisance but also impacts the overall quality of life for road users and those residing or working in proximity. Beyond being a mere annoyance, dust serves as an indicator of potential road damage, carrying implications for both financial costs and health and safety concerns. It poses a threat to the well-being of your family, the safety of driving, the maintenance of vehicles and other property, and the ecological balance of the surrounding environment.

Liquid and solid calcium chloride products offer an effective solution for dust suppression, seamlessly integrated into routine seasonal road maintenance programs. Moreover, these versatile products extend their functionality to encompass dust control applications in road base stabilization and full-depth reclamation, proving invaluable for road construction or reconstruction projects.

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Calcium Chloride: Complete Guide to Handling and Storage

Handling Calcium Chloride

As winter wraps up, it’s important for snow and ice management companies and municipalities to plan for storing ice-melting supplies. As a leading supplier of ice melt chemicals, we’ve developed this comprehensive guide to handling and storing calcium chloride and other ice melt products.

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What’s Special About DOWFLAKE™ Xtra?

icy roads need DOWFLAKE™ Calcium Chloride Flakes

Winter weather can transform paved surfaces into potential danger zones with snow and ice, threatening the safety of drivers and pedestrians. Enhance safety measures effectively by adopting DOWFLAKE™ Xtra, a superior 83-87% Calcium Chloride solution. With a remarkable 10% more calcium chloride compared to standard 77% assay flake products, DOWFLAKE™ Xtra boasts concentrated power, ensuring faster action while allowing for reduced application amounts. We supply snow contractors with a variety of ice melt products, but today we’ll focus on what makes DOWFLAKE™ Xtra special.

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Enhancing Road Sustainability and Safety: The Role of Calcium Chloride in Dust Control Applications

Black car on dusty road - why dust control is importrant

Effective dust control is paramount for road officials, road users, and residents alike. The consequences of a dusty road extend beyond mere inconvenience, with increased maintenance costs, safety hazards, and adverse health effects being prominent issues. Calcium chloride is a front-runner among dust control suppression agents due to its unparalleled effectiveness and proven track record since the early 1920s. Let’s take a closer look.

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Answers to Common Calcium Chloride Questions

Calcium Chlorida Ice Melt

As a snow and ice management contractor or business owner, you probably spend most of your time chasing contracts, hiring employees, managing equipment, and making sure you have a healthy supply of ice melt products. You may not take time to consider detailed questions about calcium chloride products, so here is a summary of commonly asked questions and answers that will help educate you in your business.

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Winter 2024 Snow Removal So Far & Predictions

heavy snow winter 2024

As the first month of 2024 unfolds, the Mid-Atlantic region has been immersed in a snowy embrace, setting the tone for what promises to be a winter of substance. With January already showcasing a significant amount of snowfall across all different parts of the country, snow contractors find themselves at the frontline of winter maintenance. In this blog post, we explore the snowy landscape we’ve encountered so far, emphasizing the importance for snow contractors to stay well-prepared with a reliable supply of ice melt products. Enter SnowIceSalt.com – Maryland’s trusted 24/7 ice melt supplier, ready for pickups or nationwide delivery.

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Unveiling the Benefits of Calcium Magnesium Acetate for Melting Ice and Snow

Calcium Magnesium Acetate Supplier - SnowIceSalt.com

As a snow removal contractor, you know that road salts have long been trusted for enhancing traction and melting ice and snow on driveways, walkways, and stairs. However, the traditional use of sodium chloride road salts, especially in commercial and DOT applications, has raised concerns due to potential damage to infrastructure and environmental impacts. Recognizing these issues, entities such as governments, military installations, transportation agencies, universities, and property management firms are turning to Calcium Magnesium Acetate (CMA) as a safe and effective alternative for ice melting.

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