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Salt has been used in de-icing since the 1940s,
providing safety and mobility for motorists, as well
as for commercial and emergency vehicles. Without
it, winter would be hazardous and chaotic. In
Canada, the primary type used is rock salt, which is
mined directly from the earth and requires no
additional processing. In excess of 4.5 million tons
of salt is used yearly to keep roads safe in Canada
alone.
It works by a simple principle. The brine solution
created when salt is applied to ice and snow has a lower
freezing temperature than the surrounding ice, making
travel safe.
In fact, itÕs the safest, most economical and
efficient de-icer known, and has the added advantage
of being in plentiful supply. Look for our memorable
Safety Salt bag at a retailer near you.
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