Salt Hazards - Is Rock Salt Poisonous To Humans?
Typical warning label found on rock salt and salt-based ice melt products: “Danger! Keep away from pets and children wear rubber gloves and goggles when using. Wash contaminated clothing and call doctor immediately if contact with eyes or ingested.” Is Rock Salt Toxic? Why Do We Need Safe Ice Melt? What Did Diana Find In Her Research? Salt-Free Natural Ice Melt How To Buy A Safe Ice Melt? Other Ice Melt Products A recent national survey shows that 60% of American households use rock salt and salt-based ice melt products during the cold winter months to reduce ice around the home. An alarming 62% of Americans are unaware of the health dangers associated with the use of these products on your children, pets, and property. Rock salt, and other salt-based ice melters, contain sodium chloride or potassium chloride which can heat up to 175 degrees when exposed to water, ice, and low temperatures. Often these white pellets (crystals) sit on ice and snow surfaces for a long period before penet...