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Ice Melt Technology
Ice Melt Facts
Our Dedication to Safety
CP Industries has developed some of the safest and most powerful deicers in the
industry today.
When snow and ice buildup becomes a safety issue for both pedestrians and
vehicles, ice melt products should be used. It is important to remember that ice
melters are primarily needed to prevent slip and fall accidents and should be used
in conjunction with the physical removal of snow and ice.
Superior Sno-N-Ice Melter® has a patented inhibitor formula developed in our lab
that is virtually noncorrosive to metals and concrete. This protection is effective on concrete, metal doors, railings,
door tracks, dock plates, shopping carts, and electrical wires. It will also not damage carpet, leather, or floors.
Environmentally Friendly
Superior Sno-N-Ice Melter® is safer for vegetation, people, and pets when used as directed. It is not
intended for human or animal consumption; however it is low-toxicity if ingested inadvertently in
small amounts.
Superior Sno-N-Ice Melter® has earned the U.S. EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) label by
meeting the rigorous criteria of the DfE program. The EPA’s scientific review team evaluated every
ingredient for potential human health and environmental effects and allowed only the safest ingresdients-that meet
stringent EPA criteria-to be used. DfE works with manufacturers to develop safer products with greener ingredients
that also meet high performance standards. Superior Sno-N-Ice Melter® is also certified by NSF International as safe
for use in the foodservice industry.
How Does it Work?
When ice melt granules contact the snow, they ionize and form a brine solution. This brine solution is central to the
melting process. The granules penetrate the snow and ice until they reach
the surface. The brine solution can eventually become diluted with additional
ice and snow, which can lead to refreezing. The refreezing depends on the
amount of ice melt granules applied and the effectiveness of each granule.
Liquid ice melter is an effective brine solution in itself and works similarly
to granular ice melters. Liquid ice melters are less effective in penetrating
snow, but are recommended to be used as a pretreatment. In doing so, the
liquid deceicer prevents snow and ice from bonding with the surface. The
liquid ice melter can reach a saturation point as can the granular ice melter
at which time additional deicer needs to be applied.
Benefits
Why you should use Superior Sno-N-Ice Melter®:
• Effective to -20°F (-29°C)
• Contains special anti-caking agents that prevent hardening during storage
• Does not contain calcium chloride or magnesium chloride
• Does not damage leather, flooring, or carpets
Ice Melt Facts
Melting Temperature
The Effective Melting Temperature means the lowest temperature at which an ice melter will realistically melt snow
and ice. Most companies publish their Effective Melting Temperature as the eutectic freezing point, which would be at
the optimal brine solution freezing point. This is not the actual Effective Melting Temperature.
Blends of specific ingredients can achieve lower melting temperatures than just base salt. This however needs to be
formulated in a lab and then tested at given temperatures to find the true Effective Melting Temperature.
Unlike many ice melt manufacturers who use a blend of rock salt and magnesium chloride, Superior Sno-N-Ice Melter®
is a very complex blend of ingredients that work synergistically to get true lab and real world results. Our ice melter
actually causes a significant decrease in effective melting point temperatures.
Granule Size
An ice melters granule size affects the melting process because of the amount of exposed surface area treated. Small
granules typically melter faster than larger granules. However, large granules at times do not melt as quickly as small
granules. After years of research and development, we have determined that a mix of various medium-sized granule
particles achieves the best initial and most sustained ice melting capabilities. It is for this reason that all our products
are screened following stringent standards to make sure the granule particle size is optimal.
The most effective ice melters use consistent medium-sized granules, which can bore through the surface quickly
and penetrate all the way to the cement while maximizing the
brine formation. This breaks the ice-to-surface bond
allowing easy removal of the remaining ice. Many
companies use unscreened products that contain
a wide range of granule sizes that will cause
uneven and ineffective ice melting patterns.
Ice Melters and Pets
Superior Sno-N-Ice Melter® is safe to use around pets; however a few precautions should be taken to protect pets. All
of our ice melt products are salt based and your pet will likely want to lick the salt. A small amount will not harm your
pet; however a large amount could potentially cause harm similar to that of ingesting
a large amount of table salt. If ingestion occurs, make sure your pet has plenty
of water. To prevent this from happening, keep the pet indoors while the ice
melter is applied.
Winter Tips for Pets:
• Rinse and dry your pet’s feet after being outside in snow and icy conditions.
• Trim the hair between the paw pads to help keep ice clumps
from forming and making it difficult for them to walk.
- Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM, About.com Guide
Vegetation and Ice Melt
University Testing
Brigham Young University’s department of Agronomy and Horticulture performed tests on turf to determine the damage
caused to it by deicing chemicals. They used the following method:
Each ice melt was applied to a sidewalk and turf area at the rates recommended by the manufacturer. They then
increased this two times the rate, and then three times. Applications were made as needed that would be typical to
keep walkways free of snow and ice. Soil samples were taken after each application at 3” and 6” and EC (electrical
conductivity) and SAR (sodium absorption ratio) tests were done on the samples.
Results
• Superior Sno-N-Ice Melter®: After nine treatments there was little to no damage to the turf. The EC and SAR
test of the soil were very low. For the large amount of material that was added, the damage to the turf and sodium
content was extremely low.
• Pottassium Chloride: Showed some damage at higher rates. The sodium levels, EC and SAR were similar to
that of the ice melters applied at lower levels.
• Sodium Calcium Chloride Blend: Showed significant damage within 4 treatments to the turf. It also showed
the highest sodium content, SAR, and EC from soil testing.
• Sodium/Magnesium Chloride Blend: Showed significant sign of turf damage after only two treatments. It
also showed very high sodium content, SAR, and EC test results.
See the graph below for the comparison tests performed against other ice melters.
Percent of Damage to Vegetation
Relative Turf Damage
6x
5x
4x
3x
2x
1x
0x
Superior
Sno-N-Ice®
Potassium
Chloride
Blend 1
Blend 2
Blend 3
Blend 1 Contains: Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Chloride
Blend 2 Contains: Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride
Blend 3 Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride
Concrete and Ice Melt
Making a Difference
Superior Sno-N-Ice Melter® is designed to be non-corrosive to concrete. Through years of research, CP Industries
has developed formulas that actually strengthen concrete to make it less vulnerable to typical freeze-thaw-refreeze
cycles. An application of Superior Sno-N-Ice Melter® not only keeps your walkways from being slippery, but also
makes your concrete better suited to handle the extremes of winter.
University Testing
The University of Utah performed concrete corrosion testing following ASTM Method C-672-76(2).
Results After 40 Days
• Calcium Chloride: Showed pitted scaling of 50% of the surface with severe aggregate visible over almost the entire surface.
• Magnesium Chloride: Showed pitted scaling of >50% of the surface with severe aggregate visible over the
entire surface.
• Sodium Chloride: Showed pitted scaling of 25% of the surface with severe aggregate visible over almost the
entire surface.
• Tap Water: Showed less than 25% of moderate-to-severe scaling.
• Superior Sno-N-Ice Melter®: Showed no signs of scaling.
See the graph below for the comparison tests.
Relative Damage to Concrete Surface
(During Simulated Freeze-Thaw Cycles)
Surface Damage Percent
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Superior
Sno-N-Ice®
Tap
Water
Sodium
Chloride
Calcium
Chloride
Magnesium
Chloride
Metal and Ice Melt
Above the Rest
Superior Sno-N-Ice Melter® is buffered to be slightly alkaline. This prevents corrosion of steel and most alloys. Other
ingredients create a temporary bond with the metal to make a coating that prevents the metal from being exposed
to the elements, further preventing corrosion from natural sources. Superior Sno-N-Ice Melter® is so effective at
preventing corrosion that it is less corrosive than deionized water.
University Testing:
The University of Utah’s Chemical Engineering Department performed testing on steel corrosion inhibition using the
following procedure:
Several 2x2 inch mild steel coupons were sanded smooth, cleaned with mineral oil and isopropyl alcohol, and allowed
to dry. They each accurately weighed 0.1 mg. The bottom surfaces were coated with petroleum jelly and the coupons
were placed in Petri dishes with 50 ml of tap water and allowed to freeze. Five grams of ice melt was applied over the
surface The process was repeated each day for 12 days.
See the graph below for the results.
Corrosion Steel Testing
300
Weight Loss in mg
250
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100
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Superior
Sno-N-Ice®
MADE IN USA
Manufactured by:
Salt Lake City, UT • York, PA
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Potassium
Chloride
Magnesium
Chloride
Tap
Water
Calcium
Chloride