Why a blended melter beats plain rock salt
Products that are gentler on paws are gentler because they use less aggressive chloride, and less aggressive chloride usually means a higher working temperature. Blue Emperor holding to -15 F while carrying the maker's pet safe, kid safe and vegetation safe wording is why we stock it next to the harsher options. It is also easier on concrete, brick pavers, landscaping and metal railings than straight rock salt, and it does not track white residue into the house.
- Effective to -15 F. Manufacturer figure, printed on the bag.
- Formulation. Magnesium chloride, sodium chloride and agricultural based corrosion inhibitors.
- Pet safe, kid safe, vegetation safe. The maker's wording for Emperor Melt.
- Non-tracking. Safe on flooring and footwear, per the maker, with an anti-caking agent and a long shelf life.
- Blue color. Stands out against snow so you can see coverage and spread less.
- Coverage. 1 to 4 lb per 150 sq ft, per the bag.
- Concrete caution. The bag says it is not recommended for concrete less than 2 years old or concrete that was not properly mixed, finished or cured.
Best for
- Driveways and sidewalks on the coldest nights
- Paver patios and brick walks
- Entrances with metal railings and door hardware
- Commercial walkways where corrosion and tracking matter
Safer is a spectrum, not a switch
No deicer is completely harmless to an animal that licks its paws afterward. Safer means the formulation is less irritating and less likely to cause harm than conventional rock salt. Wiping paws after a walk is still the most effective thing you can do, whatever product is on the ground. Spread evenly and sparingly, and store the bag closed and dry; magnesium chloride pulls moisture from the air.
Specifications
| Product | Blue Emperor ice melt (Emperor Melt) |
| Product type | Blended ice melt |
| Effective to | -15 F (manufacturer figure) |
| Formulation | Magnesium chloride, sodium chloride, corrosion inhibitors |
| Pets, kids, plants | Pet safe, kid safe, vegetation safe, per the maker |
| Color | Blue |
| Package | 50 lb (28.6 kg) bag |
| Coverage | 1 to 4 lb per 150 sq ft, per the bag |
| Made by | Chemical Equipment Labs |
Pickup or shipping
Pick up Blue Emperor at either store, 749 Mullica Hill Road in Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 or 1463 N Tuckahoe Road in Williamstown, NJ 08094, Monday to Saturday, with no delivery fee. Or have it shipped; the shipping cost shows at checkout. We serve Gloucester County, Camden County, Salem County, Burlington County, Atlantic County and the Philadelphia area, including Sewell, Washington Township, Turnersville, Glassboro, Woodbury, Deptford, Cherry Hill, Marlton, Voorhees, Vineland, Hammonton, Sicklerville and Swedesboro. Property managers, HOAs, snow contractors and landscapers: call (856) 589-3953 for pallet and multi-pallet pricing.
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