From May through the fall we spray a significant amount of Calcium Chloride in Indiana and Michigan for dust control. For most of our customers, only one treatment is needed per summer season. We are often asked “How can I prolong the effectiveness of my...
When June 1st rolls around, residents living on a gravel road know just how bad the dust can be and often begin looking for a dust control solution. The dust can make wanting to be outside and enjoy the nice weather a nuisance. Here in...
Calcium Chloride is an effective, long-lasting dust suppressant. To understand why and how, it is important to look at the chemical make-up of the Calcium Chloride solution. How Calcium Chloride Works to Control Dust Calcium Chloride is hygroscopic - it attracts moisture from the air and its...
Spring is fresh in the air which usually means it is time to think about things like drainage issues, pot holes and dust control. Before moving on to spring projects, we at GLC like to recommend spending a short amount of time properly wrapping-up winter....
Knowing the science behind how calcium chloride can melt snow and ice can help explain why it is a superior product when used for deicing. Calcium chloride (CaCl2) is one of nature’s uncommon wonders. It’s a specialty salt with unique properties that improve driving and...
One of the questions we like to ask potential customers that are using a liquid product of our competitors is “What product are you buying/using?” We are always amazed by the number of people that do not know exactly what product is in their storage...
Calcium chloride is an ideal product for dust control. We typically use a 38% calcium chloride concentration for most conditions (a 42% is also available). Calcium Chloride works great for dust control as it’s naturally hydroscopic which means that it is able suck and retain...
We are frequently asked if calcium chloride is compatible with brine, what the benefits are of adding calcium chloride and what the blending rate should be. As our customers modernize their operations, many are moving from traditional rock salt to a brine solution. Liquid deicers...
This is another question that we get at GLC. Hope this helps clear things up!...
Calcium Chloride has been a major part of winter operations for decades. Read up on the benefits in this blog. ...