• Global Roadway Maintenance Inc.
  • Global Roadway Maintenance Inc.
  • Global Roadway Maintenance Inc.
  • Global Roadway Maintenance Inc.
  • Global Roadway Maintenance Inc.

  • Calcium Chloride for Anti-icing

    AntiIce FAQ’s

    Q: What is anti-icing?
    A: Anti-icing is the application of an ice prevention liquid that prevents ice from forming and bonding to surfaces. AntiIce increases traction and reduces slip and fall problems associated with ice build up.

    Q: What is AntiIce?
    A: AntiIce® is made from natural calcium chloride processed in a flake or liquid form.

    Q: What is the lowest temperature that Calcium based AntiIce products effectively melt ice?
    A: -25ºF (-32ºC)

    Q: How does AntiIce save money?
    A: In many ways!

    • Takes less material to prevent an ice-bond from forming than to melt ice away
    • Reduces or eliminates sand used and clean-up
    • Less equipment required and faster/easier snow removal
    • Less labour and overtime hours required
    • Less vehicle maintenance
    • Less line painting maintenance

    Q: What are the benefits for customers?
    A: Benefits are:
    • Lower overall costs than snow removal, sand, salt solutions
    • No sand/salt tracking or salt residue, and no dead grass in the spring
    • Reduces spring clean-up and eliminates dust problems
    • No catch-basin clean out, less abrasion of pavement and line paint
    • Expedites and eases removal of snow and ice (some accumulations can be left to melt)
    • Reduced liability insurance claims and premiums

    Q: Can AntiIce be used as de-icer?
    A: Yes, but it takes 4 to 5 times as much product to burn away the snow than if a proactive plan was followed. AntiIce has developed a program to enhance reaction time and reduce the amount of material required.

    Q: Can AntiIce be used on sidewalks and driveways?
    A: Yes, AntiIce has proven to be very effective on shopping mall, institutions and residential properties. Property managers have found it very effective and cost efficient. It helps reduce the maintenance of mechanical doors, elevators and escalators caused by sand and salt applications.

    Q: Is AntiIce environmentally friendly?
    A: Calcium based AntiIce is a safe and environmentally friendly product that can be used year round.

    • Safe to use and not a restricted material in transport
    • Significantly less toxic than magnesium chloride; Calcium Chloride is a common food ingredient found in beer, cheese, canned tomatoes, olives, cherries and pickles
    • Less toxic to aquatic life than oil, lignosulfonate and dish soap
    • Does not bioaccumulate or have the potential to contaminate the food chain
    • May be 80-90% less corrosive than road salt
    • Penetrates the road surface quickly and doesn’t leave an oily or powdery residue after its use
    • Minimal impact on water, air, plants and wildlife
    • Has a negligible effect on concrete

    Q: How does it reduce your liability exposure?
    A: The proactive programs have been proven to be the most effective, AntiIce maintenance that can be achieved by a property owner. ICBC and the Insurance Adjusters of Canada have acknowledged and endorsed the merits of the pro-active Anti-Ice program which has reduced their claims. IE: 1996 study for Kamloops; AntiICe reduced collision by 54% on city streets and by 77% on highways, saving $334,000 per month in insurance claims.

    Q: What do insurance companies want to know?
    A:

    • What are your standards/procedures for a winter maintenance plan?
    • Do your clients/contractors know it and understand?
    • Is it achievable?
    • Negligence: Did you live up to your obligation?
    • Does it represent what you can do?

    Q: What can you do to limit your liability?
    A:

    • Have an effective snow and ice removal plan in place
    • Ensure your clients/subcontractors know what it is and full understand
    • Ensure you achieve the plan even when things go wrong
    • Document what you do; keep track of your actions and results and learn from those experiences
    • Document when accidents happen