Generic Calcium chloride

Discussion in 'Chemistry' started by fragger, Feb 6, 2013.

  1. fragger

    fragger Guest

    Does anyone use calcium chloride that is sold as Ice Melt?
     
  2. fisher12

    fisher12 Past BOD Director

    I remember a discussion about this a couple years ago and the final decision by everyone was the calcium chloride in that form would probably be alright, but there is no way to know what other contaminates may be in the mix. Being driveway ice melt we believe there is not enough quality control to take a chance.
     
  3. ljinks

    ljinks Tang

    I actually did a lot of searching on this
    And making stores pull msds sheets

    This is a cheaper alternative but you have to understand the ratios and fluffer additives to buy it right


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  4. Andy

    Andy Guest

    I did research and appartnely prestone's Driveway heat is pure enough for aquarium use. There are several forums threads on the internet talking about its use. I've also seen read people using Arm and Hammer for alkalinity.
     

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