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Road salt is used for deicing.

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How did road salt get its name?

salt + road = road salt... keep it up


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table salt and salt licks for cattle food


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chemicals (45 percent), road de-icing/ice control salt (31 percent), salt sold to distributors (8 percent), industrial uses (8 percent), agricultural salt (6 percent), food (including table salt, 4 percent)


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Does road salt contain molasses?

Road salt typically does not contain molasses. However, some municipalities mix road salt with additives like molasses or other organic materials to enhance its effectiveness in preventing ice formation and to reduce environmental impact. This mixture can help lower the freezing point of the salt and improve its adhesion to road surfaces. Overall, while standard road salt is primarily sodium chloride, some formulations may include molasses as part of their composition.


What are some uses for salt?

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What are the bad effects of road salt?

Road salt causes corosion of vehicles


What is road salt used for?

Road salt is used for deicing streets and walkways


What are some draw backs of using salt on the roads?

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