Thawrox+ - natural de-icing technology

What is Thawrox+?

Thawrox+ is an innovative combination of rock salt and a natural agricultural by-product. It is designed with clear measurable operational and environmental benefits. Not only does it improve spreading efficiency, Thawrox+ also offers salt corrosion protection to both vehicles and infrastructure.

Tharox+ is a 6mm or 10mm rock salt that has been premixed with an agricultural by-product – a derivative of sugar production called Safecote® – which has powerful anti-icing, de-icing and corrosion inhibition properties.

What makes it so effective?

Reduced costs and less salt metal corrosion

Although Thawrox+ is a premium product it still offers a number of cost benefits – far outweighing savings that may be made using an untreated salt product. These benefits include:

good adhesion to the road, keeping the surface damp for several days
significant metal corrosion protection - the life expectancy of gritting vehicles can be increased with continued use of Thawrox+. Customers who have used pre-wet for longer periods have found the life expectancy of a gritting vehicle chassis can be reduced by two years.
less corrosion and freeze/ thaw damage to carriageways.
reduced salt corrosion of street furniture such as streetlamps and road signs - cutting down on maintenance and capital costs.
less wash-down time for the gritting vehicles

Easy to use

Despite the innovative nature of the product, no specialised equipment is needed to use it – so there is no additional capital outlay required unlike pre-wet equipment. Thawrox+ also works efficiently on snow* as well as on ice.

*maximum spread rates are recommended due to increased run-off.

Greener solution to de-icing

In addition to all the practical and economic benefits, Thawrox+ is better for the environment too. Owing to the additive deriving from a food grade renewable source, it degrades easily and as less of the product is needed, the amount of chloride entering the environment in the first place is significantly reduced.

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Don't just take our word for it...

Local authority customers across the country are already very impressed by Thawrox+'s proven capability and have been using it for several years.

"Treated salt has been a major factor in our ability to be confident to reduce spread rates and potential outings during this winter season. Proven in its use to deliver effective treatment at a reduced spread rate of 8g/m2; and 15g/m2; against traditional methods at 10g/m2 and 20g/m2."

"Residual salt level indications have allowed consecutive outings to be reduced and as a result we have increased likely environmental benefits of fuel reduction and reduced long term effects of traditional salt on street furniture and the surrounding environment."

Derek Twigg, Strategy Development Manager (Highway Operations) Transport programmes and standards, Hertfordshire Highways.

"We have found Thawrox+ to be very effective with less tonnage needed – because the salt stays where it is needed. And it is more environmentally friendly, because less salt is needed to do the same job."

Mike Bosworth, Team Manager, Dudley Borough Council

Useful Information

View/download specification PDF

View/download Thawrox+ brochure

For more information contact us at: info@saltunion.com or ring 01606 861 850