This is a premium calcium chloride ice melt engineered for performance in extreme winter conditions, effective in temperatures down to -25°F.
When winter conditions are at their worst, choose Excel 50 Calcium Chloride Pellets. Manufactured by Scotwood Industries from 94 to 97% pure calcium chloride, these concentrated pellets begin melting on contact and generate heat as they dissolve, penetrating frozen surfaces to undercut ice and break its bond with the surface below.
Excel 50 Calcium Chloride Pellets
- Extreme Low-Temperature Performance: Effective down to -25°F, far colder than standard rock salt.
- 94 to 97% Pure Calcium Chloride: Premium-grade pellets manufactured by Scotwood Industries.
- Immediate Melting Action: Begins melting ice and snow on contact and quickly generates melting heat.
- Undercutting Power: Penetrates frozen surfaces to undercut the ice.
- Reduced Application Rates: Melts more per pellet, requiring less product to treat the same surface.
- No Powdery Residue: Dissolves clean. Odorless and colorless, with minimal tracking indoors.
- Concrete and Vegetation: Safe on concrete and vegetation when used correctly, per Scotwood Industries.
- Extreme Low-Temperature Performance: Effective down to -25°F, far colder than standard rock salt.
Calcium chloride generates heat as it dissolves, melting faster and at lower temperatures than sodium chloride. Excel's concentrated pellet formulation works where traditional rock salt fails, making it a dependable choice for hospitals, retail centers, apartment complexes, and property managers who require reliable winter access with minimal reapplication.
- Clear loose snow before application.
- Apply evenly across icy surfaces.
- Use only the amount needed to achieve melting. Refer to the product bag for application rate.
- Reapply during extended storms or after scraping heavy accumulations.
- Sweep or shovel loosened ice and slush once melting is complete.
- Do not over-apply.
- Wear gloves and eye protection when handling.
- Store in a dry, cool location with the bag sealed to prevent moisture absorption and hardening.
- Clear loose snow before application.
- Morton Safe-T-Salt: Best for basic winter use.
- Morton Pro Speed Purple: Faster melting and colder performance than rock salt, with high-visibility granules.
- Champion Contractor's Choice Ice Melt: Fast-acting rock salt with color additives for visibility during application. Rated to 5°F. Most economical choice.
- Champion Quad Effect™: High-performance contractor blend with strong cold-weather ability and reduced tracking.
- Excel 50 Calcium Chloride Pellets: Calcium chloride pellets rated to -25°F for the coldest conditions.
- Morton Safe-T-Salt: Best for basic winter use.
Q: How is calcium chloride different from rock salt?
Calcium chloride generates heat as it dissolves. It melts faster, works at much lower temperatures, and requires less product.Q: Is it safe for concrete?
Scotwood Industries rates Excel as safe on concrete when used correctly. As with all chlorides, avoid use on surfaces less than one year old and do not over-apply.Q: Is it safe for pets?
No. The pellets cause serious eye irritation. Rinse paws after exposure and keep the product out of reach of children and pets.Q: Will it harm vegetation?
Scotwood Industries rates Excel as safe on vegetation when used correctly. Apply only the amount needed and avoid piling slush onto beds and lawn edges. High concentrations of any chloride can cause plant stress.Q: Does it leave residue?
No powdery residue. The pellets dissolve clean and the product is odorless and colorless.
Q: Switching from Morton Calcium Chloride Pellets?
Excel 50 replaces Morton Professional Grade Calcium Chloride Pellets in the Champion lineup. The chemistry, the -25°F rating, and the 50 lb bag size are unchanged. Excel is manufactured by Scotwood Industries at 94 to 97% purity and performs the same way: melts on contact, generates heat as it dissolves, undercuts the ice, and leaves no powdery residue.
