Short answer
Peladow calcium chloride pellets melt ice down to -25°F, work faster than rock salt, and release heat as they dissolve. Sold in bags and pallet quantities.
Calcium chloride is exothermic — it generates heat as it dissolves, which is why it punches through ice at temperatures where rock salt just sits there. Peladow pellets are the standard product for extreme-cold events and high-liability entrances.
It costs more per pound than rock salt, so most operations use it as the cold-weather and priority-surface product rather than the bulk spread material.
Common uses
- Extreme cold events below 15°F
- Building entrances and high-liability walkways
- Blending with rock salt to extend performance
- Fast melt-down on refrozen surfaces
Specs & coverage
- Effective to
- -25°F
- Reaction
- Exothermic — releases heat while dissolving
- Form
- Round pellets, penetrate ice quickly
How it's sold
- 50 lb bags
- Pallet quantities
- Pickup or delivery
Frequently asked
- Peladow or rock salt?
- Rock salt for volume above 20°F. Peladow for cold events, fast results, and priority entrances.
- Can I blend calcium chloride with rock salt?
- Yes. A blend is a common way to extend usable temperature range without paying full calcium chloride pricing across an entire lot.
Need a price or a delivery date?
Send the material, the quantity and your ZIP — we'll come back with a quote.