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25kg Bags of White De-Icing Salt
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What is deicing salt?
Deicing salt is a type of salt used to help keep paths, roads and driveways clear from ice and snow. There are three main types of salt used for deicing (vacuum salt, rock salt and sea salt) which are mined differently.
Why is salt used on icy roads?
White de-icing salt is used on icy roads as salt lowers the freezing temperature of water, preventing it from becoming icy. This helps to improve the safety of roads (and indeed other areas such as paths and driveways) and the surface is less slippery and prevents accidents from happening.
What is de icing salt made of?
These white de icing salt 25kg bags are made using white marine salt, but you can find de icing salt made from rock salt or vacuum salt that will also work to keep areas free from snow and ice during winter.
Does road salt harm the environment?
If you’re looking at bags of road salt for sale, you may be wondering whether it’s going to be harmful to the environment. If you’re worried about this, it’s always good to check the type of road salt and how it was mined. For example, our de icing salt 25kg bags are made from marine salt, making it a more environmentally friendly option to mined rock salt and vacuum salt due to the extraction process involved.
What temperature does road salt become ineffective?
The higher the concentration of white de-icing salt, the lower the temperature freezing will occur. Typically, road salt can become less effective in cold weather conditions where the temperature is below -10 degrees centigrade.
How long does road salt last?
Typically, white de-icing salt will last up to around 24 hours as once it’s wet, it will dissolve and wash away.
Why choose white de icing salt?
If you’re looking to buy de icing salt, white deicing salt is a great option for the following reasons:
- It’s the cleanest de-icing salt option as it leaves very little residue (which more traditional brown salt and grit can leave).
- It’s highly effective in melting snow and ice.
- It helps to keep outdoor surfaces safe for pedestrians and vehicles.
If you have any more questions regarding our deicing salt 25kg bags, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly sales team.