Halite Crystals Ice Melt Pail, 8, 20 and 45 lb, Effective to -25 F
Halite Crystals Ice Melt Pail, 8, 20 and 45 lb, Effective to -25 F - 8 lb is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Ships same day on weekday orders placed before the 14:00 ET cut-off.
Typically 1 to 5 business days by UPS, FedEx Ground or USPS. Enter your ZIP for your dates.
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- Brand
- Home and Country USA
- Type
- Ice Melt
- Sizes
- 8 lb, 20 lb, 45 lb
About this item
- Premium halite crystals for efficient ice and snow melting.
- Optimal granule size that penetrates the ice layer instead of washing off it.
- Effective to -25 F, well past where ordinary bagged rock salt gives up.
- Resealable pail rather than a bag that splits in the garage in March.
- Residential or commercial. Driveways, walkways, steps and entryways.
Shipping, pick-up and returns
Shipping, pick-up and returns
Orders ship from Williamstown, New Jersey by UPS, FedEx Ground or USPS; weekday orders placed before 2 PM Eastern go out the same day. Warehouse pick-ups (call first so we can pull your order) and drop-off returns Monday to Friday 8 to 5, Saturday 8 to noon.
Halite Crystals Ice Melt Pail, 8, 20 and 45 lb, Effective to -25 F - 8 lb is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
How many bags do I need?
Coverage per bag comes from the manufacturer's data sheet for this exact sand.
Effective temperatureTo -25 F
Granule sizeOptimal grade for quick melting
Sizes8 lb, 20 lb and 45 lb
Ships same dayWeekday orders before 2 PM Eastern
Why Halite Crystals Ice Melt Pail?
Why Granule Size Matters
Halite is rock salt, and most rock salt fails not because the chemistry is wrong but because the crystals are the wrong size. Too fine and it dissolves on the surface and runs off before it reaches the bond.
Full description and specs
Premium halite crystals
For efficient ice and snow melting.

Optimal granule size
That penetrates the ice layer instead of washing off it.

Effective to -25 F
Well past where ordinary bagged rock salt gives up.

Resealable pail
Rather than a bag that splits in the garage in March.
How to Apply
The short version. Always follow the Home and Country USA data sheet.
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Clear the loose snow first
De-icer is for the bonded layer underneath.
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Spread thinly and evenly, then let it work before you go
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Shovel the slush away once the bond breaks so it cannot
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Reseal the pail between storms to keep the crystals from
Apply at To -25 F. Test a small area first.
Description
Description
Why Granule Size Matters
Halite is rock salt, and most rock salt fails not because the chemistry is wrong but because the crystals are the wrong size. Too fine and it dissolves on the surface and runs off before it reaches the bond. Too coarse and it sits there for an hour before anything happens. These crystals are graded in between, which is what lets the product work down to -25 F in practice rather than only on paper.
- Premium halite crystals for efficient ice and snow melting.
- Optimal granule size that penetrates the ice layer instead of washing off it.
- Effective to -25 F, well past where ordinary bagged rock salt gives up.
- Resealable pail rather than a bag that splits in the garage in March.
- Residential or commercial. Driveways, walkways, steps and entryways.
Specifications
| Product type | Halite crystal ice melter |
| Effective temperature | To -25 F |
| Granule size | Optimal grade for quick melting |
| Container | Resealable pail |
| Sizes | 8 lb, 20 lb and 45 lb |
| Best for | Driveways, walkways, steps and entryways |
A Note on Surfaces
Halite is a chloride de-icer, so the usual cautions apply. Keep it off concrete that is less than 12 months old, sweep up what lands in planting beds, and rinse it off metal railings and vehicle panels when the thaw comes. If the walkway is new, or the dog uses it every day, the calcium magnesium acetate pails are the gentler option.
How to Apply
- Clear the loose snow first. De-icer is for the bonded layer underneath.
- Spread thinly and evenly, then let it work before you go back over it.
- Shovel the slush away once the bond breaks so it cannot refreeze overnight.
- Reseal the pail between storms to keep the crystals from clumping.
Data sheets
Data sheets
The manufacturer's technical data sheet (coverage, joint width, cure and rain-safe times) and safety data sheet are collected in the TDS and SDS library. Every figure on this page comes from those sheets.
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