Our liquid magnesium is available in various concentrations of MgCl2 (magnesium chloride). It is available commercially by bulk (rail, tank, or car), bulk tank truck, intermediate bulk containers (called IBCs) or totes holding 200 to 300 gallons each, 55-gallon drums, and in smaller consumer packaging.
We offer a wide selection of liquid magnesium chloride products. These products can also be enhanced with agricultural additives, such as Ice Ban®, Caliper®, and distiller’s steepwater, as well as inhibited Magnesium Chloride brines meeting the rigid Pacific Northwest States (PNS) corrosion-resistant standards.
Liquid magnesium chloride can be used for a variety of applications, including:
Anti-Icing
Ice Control
Pre-Wetting
Dust Control
MeltSnow.com ’s liquid magnesium chloride is primarily used for anti-icing as a direct application before the onset of snow and ice. This is accomplished by using it as a pre-wetting agent to catalyze and enhance road salt. It can also be used in dust control of unpaved roads and parking lots. Our magnesium chloride is generally viewed as the best choice when using a chloride-based product to address snow and ice concerns. Special surfaces like brick and architectural design features like granite, stone, pavers, and various concrete surfaces typically respond best to magnesium.
Magnesium is also the most environmentally-sound choice. Surrounding shrubs, grass, plants, and vegetation are susceptible to damage when exposed to ice melters. Magnesium chloride provides very low negative impact on landscape features, yet it still provides the strength in performance to keep areas clear for safe travel. Magnesium chloride in liquid form is an excellent choice for applying to surrounding walkways and entrances to buildings. Sand and salt that has been tracked into buildings has become a major concern for facilities managers and maintenance personnel. Liquid magnesium is simple to manage and doesn’t damage carpets and flooring surfaces.
Liquid magnesium chloride is commonly used in winter applications because it combines a low freezing point with a concentration that is higher than other liquid deicers. Liquid Magnesium is ideal for anti-icing and allows for a proactive approach to snow fighting by applying the solution directly on roads and parking areas before it snows. As the ice and snow fall, the moisture activates the application and creates a brine. This process melts the first couple of centimeters of snow. The benefit? The mechanical clearing becomes significantly easier as the bonding of the ice and snow to the road is diminished, providing an easier and more time-efficient process. Typically, the clearing blade will get down to the pavement, allowing for effective subsequent treatments and the prevention of “hard pack.”
Liquid magnesium chloride deicer is used to pre wet dry products such as rock salt and sand in order to improve their performance. The added moisture when sprayed on dry material has several benefits including less material used while maintaining similar performance. Moist salt sits on the surface reducing “scatter” from traffic thereby saving material cost and benefiting the surrounding environment with less material on the shoulder of the road. The liquid magnesium activates the brining process of the salt, providing a spike in temperature, which improves the performance. You’ll use less of the material, and you’ll find that it works at significantly lower temperatures than using straight salt without pre-wetting. When used for pre-wetting, the liquid magnesium is usually sprayed right at the spinner just before the salt scatters on the desired surface that is being treated.
SOLUTIONS magnesium chloride in liquid form is available in bulk tank trucks and rail cars. Based in the heart of snow country near Boston, MA, Meltsnow.com operates liquid magnesium chloride bulk terminals to service the North East.
Bulk rail car or tank truck
Most of our dry magnesium chloride products are available packaged in 50-pound bags, 2,205-pound super sacks, and in bulk. We ship by the truckload (using standard box van and flatbed trailers), by rail car, by ocean vessel, and by the container direct from the port. Consult with one of our technical representatives about how to find the product that works best for your environment and conditions and how we can most cost effectively get it to you.