All ice melters, under certain conditions, will eventually refreeze. This possibility is increased if the melted slush is not removed form the surface. This refreezing creates a safety hazard. Many areas can fall into this category because of budget restraints or unavailable maintenance personnel and equipment. A typical example is various mass transit systems of trains/subways/buses that move huge numbers of people with their assorted waiting areas, steps, etc.

Walkway® "Track"tion Ice Melter is formulated to solve this type problem. When the product is applied the calcium chloride portion immediately goes to work with its quick melting action which breaks the bond of ice and snow impregnating the surface to leave a deposit of aggregate to increase traction.  Should refreezing occur, because the slush is not removed, the exposed aggregate is still available to provide traction.

Product Information

Walkway® "Track"tion Ice Melter is a blend of calcium chloride and anti-slip aggregates. The calcium breaks the bond of ice and snow impregnating the surface to leave a deposit to increase traction.

Active Ingredient: Calcium Chloride. Independent laboratory testing shows the components of this ice melter do not chemically attack good quality concrete that has been designed for exposure to winter weather and ice melter usage. However, the natural cycle of freezing and thawing of concrete by winter conditions can cause scaling damage to concrete. The use of any ice-melting agent can increase these natural freeze/thaw cycles.

Particularly vulnerable are those concrete surfaces in which substandard practices were used in the formulation, placement, finishing and/or curing stages of construction. Also vulnerable are all concretes that are less than one year old, precast steps, masonry (stone or brick), existing concrete that has exposed aggregate, is precast, prestressed, chipped, cracked, spalled, or weathered. The use of any ice melter on these types of surfaces is not recommended, and therefore can only be done at the user's own risk.

To minimize potential damage use this ice melter, and any other ice melting product, on only "quality concrete" that is air-entrained, mixed, placed and cured according to recommendations of American Concrete Institute Committee 201. The potential of damage to concrete surfaces can also be decreased by sealing surfaces and by removing slush tat results from melting.

Ice melting agents applied at much greater rates than recommended may interfere with traction or footing. When using any ice melter good housekeeping practices and use of outside mats and inside 'walk-off' mats are encouraged for optimum safety and minimal impact on floor coverings.

When grass and shrubbery are adjacent to icy surfaces, particular care should be used to avoid excessive or repeated application, as it could cause damage. The use of this ice-melting compound must be at the consumer's risk.

Warning: Causes irritation - Harmful if swallowed
Avoid contact with Eyes, Skin and Clothing-Do not take internally-Wash thorooughly after handling.
First Aid: In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician. In case of skin contact, flush skin with plenty of water. If swallowed, seek medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.

When grass and shrubbery are adjacent to icy surfaces, particular care should

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