How to Get Magnesium Chloride for Roads

Magnesium chloride is commonly used by public works departments to increase the safety of roads during a snowstorm. It is designed to give traction on roads by lowering the freezing point depression of the surface. In turn, this helps prevent ice from forming. Acquiring magnesium chloride for personal use can be a bit more challenging than finding it for a business, but it is definitely achievable. The best option is to find a local supplier and call for more information on their selling requirements.

Instructions

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  Search for magnesium chloride as an aquarium additive. Do this online, as general pet stores may not have the appropriate quantity of magnesium chloride on hand.
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  Call a hardware store and ask for ice-melt products containing magnesium chloride. These typically come in 50-lb. bags.
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  Call your local municipality's public works department if more than several hundred pounds is needed. Ask who their local supplier is. This option increases the expense because of the transportation involved. Based on the raw amount, wholesalers of magnesium chloride can require extra charges to haul and dump the product.

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