Commercial Ice Melts

Magnesium chloride-based liquid deicers act fastest because they penetrate ice on contact and prevent bonding to the surface rather than waiting to dissolve like granular salt. Products with corn-based additives lower the freeze point further, allowing immediate melting action even in sub-zero temperatures where rock salt fails.

Performance varies by formula. Zircon's Ice Breaker Green reaches -70°F with its corn-based additive, while Freeze King Glycerin and Liquid Heat both achieve -60°F freeze points. This makes them suitable for extreme cold climates in mining, industrial, and commercial applications where standard rock salt stops working below 15°F.

Yes. Liquid magnesium chloride deicers like Ice Breaker Green are up to 90% less corrosive than rock salt, making them safe for concrete, carpeting, tile, and metal surfaces. Rock salt is known to damage cement finishes and corrode equipment over repeated winter use, while liquid formulas are engineered to be gentler on treated surfaces.

Ice Breaker Green provides coverage of approximately 1,500 square feet per gallon, offering consistent liquid coverage compared to spotty dry granular products. Coverage needs will vary based on surface conditions, ice thickness, and traffic levels, so contact our team for a site-specific application estimate.

Not when using purpose-built formulas. Liquid Heat is approved for use by Goodyear Belting and is non-flammable and non-hazardous, making it safe for conveyor rollers, idlers, and chutes. Similarly, the Anti-Frost Pneumatic Tool Lubricant is non-alcohol-based, avoiding the corrosion and damage caused by kerosene or alcohol-based alternatives.

Zircon Industries offers flexible packaging across its deicer line, including 5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, 330-gallon totes, and bulk tank orders starting at a minimum of 1,500 gallons. This range supports everything from small facility maintenance to large-scale mining and industrial operations.