Calcium Chloride Home : Frequently Asked Questions : Deicing Application Questions

Deicing Application Questions

• Will deicing with calcium chloride products damage my concrete?
• How does the corrosiveness of calcium chloride deicers compare with that of other deicers?
• What are the deicing application guidelines for OxyChem calcium chloride products?
• Are calcium chloride deicers "pet-friendly"?
• Can liquid calcium chloride solutions be used to deice sidewalks and parking lots?
• Are calcium chloride products recommended for melting ice dams on roofs?
• How can indoor slipperiness associated with tracking slush, snow melt and residual deicer onto hard surface flooring be prevented?
• What are the recommendations for cleaning carpets that have been tracked with dirt, grime and residual deicer?
• Is it okay to use calcium chloride deicers on stone surfaces?
• Can damage result from corrosion of rebar when chloride-based deicers are used on concrete structures, such as bridges and parking garages?
• Is it possible for asphalt, concrete or pavers to get darker after application of calcium chloride deicer? If so, what can be done to get the surface back to its original appearance?
• Is it okay to use calcium chloride products for deicing wood surfaces?
• Can solid calcium chloride be used as a deicer to melt out a frozen drain line by pouring it down the drain?
• Will the colorant in COMBOTHERM™ stain concrete, carpets or interior floors?