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Salt was first used for snow and ice removal in the year 1938 on an experimental basis. A granular form of Sodium Chloride was used, and by 1941 about 5000 tons of salt were produced to meet the needs of removing ice and snow. Today about 10 to 20 million tons of salt is used […]
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With the winter season approaching, commercial space owners or normal house owners stock up road salt bags. The road salt is sprinkled on roads or pathways, or sidewalks to melt ice that might get accumulated. What Is Road Salt? Road salt is a naturally mined mineral with the chemical name as Sodium Chloride. Rock or […]
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When there is a snowstorm in your area, then the sideways and parking lots are filled with thick ice. If you own a commercial property, then the snow or ice creates more problems for you and your business. Slick surfaces can be slippery and cause traffic accidents. To clear the ice and snow problems, road […]
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Chloride salts of sodium, magnesium, calcium, and potassium are mostly used as road salts in Canada to remove ice and snow. It is estimated that nearly about 5 million tonnes of salt are used for ice or snow removal on pavements, roads, parking lots, and sidewalks in Canada. Road salt is the most used chemical […]
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When the winter drags on, the roads are covered with salt to melt snow and ice. Salt is also spread on the streets to keep the pedestrians and drivers from slipping and sliding from the roads. Salt used to melt ice can also cause severe damage to steel, rubber, vinyl, and plastic parts of cars […]
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Winter season in Ontario can be challenging for people and contractors involved in snow and ice removal. Road safety is the Ministry of Transportation’s priority and responsible for snow and ice control on highways. However, weather conditions can be unpredictable, and you should ensure that you are well prepared for winter roads and adjust yourself […]
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