| Ice Control Comparison
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Effective Temp.
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Asphalt/ Concrete damage
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Best For
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Benefits
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Precautions
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| Calcium Chloride
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-25 degrees F
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Minimal to moderate
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Those who are in a time crunch
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Fast acting More effective than sodium chloride
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May damage grass and plants if over applied
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| Calcium Magnesium
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20 degrees F
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Moderate
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Contractors
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Less corosive and is enviromentally friendly
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May damage uncured concrete
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| Magnesium Chloride
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-13 degrees F
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Moderate to severve
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Gardeners , Pet owners
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Safer around pets and is environmentally friendly
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May damage plants if over applied
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| Potassium Chloride
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25 degrees F
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Minimal to moderate
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Gardeners , Pet owners
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Safer around pets and is environmentally friendly
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Can damage grass and plants if over applied
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| Sodium Chloride
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20 degrees F
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Minimal to moderate
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Discount Buyers
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Inexpensive
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Can damage asphalt,concrete and decks if they are not sealed.
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| Urea
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10 degrees F
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Minimal to nonexistent
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Gardeners , Pet owners
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Safer around pets, and is environmentally friendly
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Not very effective as a deicer.
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