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Quick Comparison of Deicers
Product | Min Effective Temp | Plant/Soil Safe? | Concrete Safe? | Pet Safe? | Cost? |
Sodium Chloride | 5°F | No | No | No | Cheap |
Calcium Chloride | -25ºF | A little | No | No | Medium |
Potassium Acetate | -15ºF | A little | Yes | A little | Expensive |
Calcium Magnesium Acetate | 20ºF | A little | Yes | A little | Expensive |
*Results can vary for each product as companies will often use a combination of chemicals.
For a good comparison of many different deicers check out the table on page 94 of this Colorado DOT report.
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