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Title:

The Use of Selected Deicing Materials on Michican Roads: Environmental and Economic Impacts

Abstract:

This report analyzes the performance, environmental effects and economic costs of seven deicing materials including sodium chloride (road salt), calcium magnesium acetate (CMA), a potassium chloride product (CMS-B) patented by Motech, a patented corrosion-inhibiting salt (CG-90 Surface Saver), calcium chloride, a patented concrete road surface containing calcium chloride pellets (Verglimit), and sand.

Source(s):

Public Sector Consultants, Prepared for Minnesota DOT

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/toc-deice_51451_7.pdf

Date: 1993

Author:

Public Sector Consultants, Inc.

Keywords:


Anti-icing/deicing
Anti-icing/deicing c\hemicals
Environment
Costs

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