With the largest fleet in the United States, MCS promises quick, responsive service. This flexibility for delivery controls ice better as well as increases cost effectiveness.

MCS is the Best for Cost and Coverage

Before the Storm: Anti-Icing

• Often the most cost effective and environmentally safe practice
• Requires about 25% to 50% of the material for de-icing at 10% of the overall cost

Anti-Icing Application Rate Guideline*
Condition	Gallons per Lane Mile	Gallons per Paved Acre
Prior to frost or black ice event	20-30 gallons	100-120 gallons
Prior to light or moderate snow	20-30 gallons	100-120 gallons

During the Storm: De-Icing

• Applied to the top of an accumulation of snow, ice or frost that is already bonded to the pavement surface.
• Ice must be melted chemically to break the bond; requires larger quantities of liquid calcium chloride than anti-icing.

De-Icing Application Rate Guideline*
Condition	Gallons per Lane Mile	Gallons per Paved Acre
During or following a light or moderate snow	50-75 gallons	100-150 gallons (after plowing)

Pre-Wetting and Pre-Treatment

• Pre-treating and pre-wetting rock salt or sand results in 20% to 30% less material used
• Saves significant money
• Positive environmental impact

Pre-Wetting and Pre-Treatment
	Gallons per Ton	Representative Cost per Ton	Savings per Ton
Rock Salt	8-10 gallons	$80/ton	$20/ton
Sand	8-10 gallons	$10/ton	$2.50/ton

De-Icing Price Comparison

Ice Control Product	Volume needed per Lane Mile in Light Snow	Volume needed per Paved Acre in Light Snow	Representative Price per Gallon or Ton	MCS De-Ice Master Cost Savings
MCS De-Ice Master™	50-75 gallons	100-150 gallons	$0.20/gallon	-
LIQUIDOW™ Calcium Chloride	50-75 gallons	100-150 gallons	$0.50/gallon	60%
Rock Salt	0.2 tons	1 ton	$80/ton	61%
Liquid Magnesium Chloride	50-75 gallons	100-150 gallons	$0.65/gallon	69%

*Source: Minnesota Snow and Ice Control Handbook for Minnesota Department of Transportation