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Halite Crystals Ice Melt Pail, 8, 20 and 45 lb, Effective to -25 F

Regular price $36.99

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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.
See the full description and data sheets

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.

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  • 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 - Halite Crystals Ice Melt Pail, 8, 20 and 45 lb, Effective to -25 F

    Premium halite crystals

    For efficient ice and snow melting.

  • Optimal granule size - Halite Crystals Ice Melt Pail, 8, 20 and 45 lb, Effective to -25 F

    Optimal granule size

    That penetrates the ice layer instead of washing off it.

  • Effective to -25 F - Halite Crystals Ice Melt Pail, 8, 20 and 45 lb, Effective to -25 F

    Effective to -25 F

    Well past where ordinary bagged rock salt gives up.

  • Resealable pail - Halite Crystals Ice Melt Pail, 8, 20 and 45 lb, Effective to -25 F

    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.

  1. Step 1: Clear the loose snow first - Halite Crystals Ice Melt Pail, 8, 20 and 45 lb, Effective to -25 F

    Clear the loose snow first

    De-icer is for the bonded layer underneath.

  2. Step 2: Spread thinly and evenly, then let it work before you go - Halite Crystals Ice Melt Pail, 8, 20 and 45 lb, Effective to -25 F

    Spread thinly and evenly, then let it work before you go

  3. Step 3: Shovel the slush away once the bond breaks so it cannot - Halite Crystals Ice Melt Pail, 8, 20 and 45 lb, Effective to -25 F

    Shovel the slush away once the bond breaks so it cannot

  4. Step 4: Reseal the pail between storms to keep the crystals from - Halite Crystals Ice Melt Pail, 8, 20 and 45 lb, Effective to -25 F

    Reseal the pail between storms to keep the crystals from

Watch installation videos

Apply at To -25 F. Test a small area first.

Description

Halite Crystals, Sized to Melt Rather Than Bounce
Premium halite crystal de-icer in a resealable pail, effective to -25 F. The granule size is the point here: graded to bite into ice and keep working rather than skittering off the surface.
-25 F
Effective to
8, 20 and 45 lb
Resealable pails
Halite
Premium crystals
Ships Same Day
From our NJ warehouse

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.
Need Enough to Get Through the Season?
Call us and we will work out how many pails your driveway actually goes through in a normal winter. Call (856) 418-4895 or email info@polymericsandstore.com.
Technical Documents
The manufacturer does not publish a data sheet for this product online. We can request the current safety data sheet from them on your behalf. Call (856) 418-4895 or email info@polymericsandstore.com and we will send it over.

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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What sizes are available?
Size: 8 lb, 20 lb, 45 lb. The price shown is per 8 lb unless you pick another option.
When will it ship?
In-stock orders placed before 2:00 PM Eastern on a weekday ship the same day from our Williamstown, New Jersey warehouse by UPS or FedEx Ground. The cut-off is when the carriers start arriving; order after it, or on a weekend, and it ships the next business day. Just missed it? Call (856) 418-4895: if the carrier has not picked up yet we do our best to get it out the same day. The box above the Add to cart button shows the live countdown and an arrival estimate for your ZIP. Phones are answered 24/7; the warehouse itself is open for pick-ups and returns Monday to Friday 8 to 5 and Saturday 8 to noon, Eastern. For a pick-up, call first so we can pull your order.
Can I buy by the pallet?
Yes. Full pallets ship by freight truck, so we price the delivery for your address instead of guessing. Request a pallet quote or call (856) 418-4895 and we will call you back with a delivered price.
Where are the technical and safety data sheets?
The manufacturers' technical and safety data sheets are collected in the TDS and SDS library. Coverage, cure time and application temperatures on this page come from those sheets.
Is contractor or bulk pricing available?
No. One price for everyone: the price on the page is what contractors, landscapers and homeowners all pay. For full pallets, request a pallet quote and we will price the freight to your address.

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