Road salt. (CANVA PRO) To conduct the tests ... Walker noted that of the two de-icers, the variation with the magnesium and calcium chloride had less of an impact than the other in their studies.

The Salt Institute is a trade association that represents about 30 international producers of salt. Road salt is sodium chloride, which melts snow even when temperatures are in the low 20s. Sometimes ...

While there are more environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional road salt, like calcium chloride and magnesium chloride, their higher cost—three times that of traditional salt ...

"When the weather turns cold, windy and snowy, many of us prefer to stay indoors and keep warm at home," Darci Webber writes.

Unfortunately, if rock salt is bad for your car, then magnesium chloride is worse. What makes brine so desirable as an ice-fighting road treatment also makes it harder on your vehicle. Brine not ...

Road salt is starting to look pretty good ... Another preventive treatment known as calcium magnesium acetate is environmentally friendly, but it’s only as effective as rock salt when the ...

WASHINGTON — When snow arrives alongside freezing temperatures, salt plays a key role in keeping roads clear and ensuring safe travel. However, over time it can cause damage. Salt is widely used ...

Unlike regions that rely on traditional rock salt, Tucson’s Department of Transportation and Mobility, or DTM, uses magnesium chloride, an anti-icing solution, to prevent ice from forming.

Magnesium chloride and calcium magnesium acetate are considered pet safe alternatives to rock salt. They’re less likely to cause irritation and reduce the risk of toxicity if accidentally ingested.