What makes Ice Burner Premium different from most ice melters?+
It's a 3-way blend of Calcium Magnesium Acetate (CMA) and magnesium chloride. CMA is
endothermic, drawing in moisture to lower the freezing point rather than releasing heat.
Effective to -23°C, it causes less damage to concrete, asphalt and green space than
straight rock salt.
Is Ice Burner Premium formulated with pets in mind?+
It's formulated to be gentler than straight rock salt, which is why many customers choose it for
walkways, parking lots and common areas where pets are present. As with any de-icer, follow the
product label and keep pets clear of freshly applied product.
Do you supply ice melter in bulk for commercial or municipal use?+
Yes. We distribute Ice Burner, Ice Cutter, Windsor Safe-T-Salt and Landscaper's Choice in
bulk and pallet quantities to property managers, facility operators, contractors and
municipalities across Western Canada.
What areas does Alais Ventures service?+
We're based in Richmond, BC and supply commercial ice melter across British Columbia
and the rest of Western Canada. Contact our team to confirm delivery to your
location.
How do I request a quote for an ice melter order?+
Call +1 604 227 8356 or email info@alaisventures.com with your volume, delivery location and
timeline, and our team will put together a quote.
How much ice melter do I need for my property?+
Application rate depends on surface area, ice thickness and temperature. Tell our team your
square footage and conditions and we'll help size an order and point you to the label rate.
What's the difference between ice melter and rock salt?+
Rock salt (sodium chloride) is a single-ingredient de-icer. Ice melter products like the Ice
Burner line blend sodium chloride with agents such as Calcium Magnesium Acetate to improve
melt performance at lower temperatures while reducing damage to concrete, asphalt and green
space.
What is Ice Cutter and how is it different from Ice Burner?+
Ice Cutter is an extreme-cold ice melter distributed by Alais Ventures, effective to
-21°C (-5°F), with a non-tracking, green-tinted formula and traction control. It's
built for the harshest winter conditions, complementing the Ice Burner line's everyday and
pet-safe formulas.
What is Windsor Safe-T-Salt?+
Windsor Safe-T-Salt is an economical, commercial-grade rock salt distributed by Alais
Ventures, melting down to -15°C. It's cleaner and whiter than standard rock salt, with
less dust and a formula sized to flow freely through commercial spreaders — our
most budget-friendly ice melter option.
What is Landscaper's Choice Ice Melter?+
Landscaper's Choice is a 3-way CMA and magnesium chloride blend ice melter distributed by
Alais Ventures, trusted by landscapers across North America. It's fast acting, non-tracking
and easy to apply evenly with its bright green tint — a good fit for landscaped
properties and green spaces.
Can I use ice melter on new concrete?+
No. New concrete needs a full one-year cure before any ice melter or de-icing salt is
applied, or it risks surface damage including scaling and pitting.