The UltraMelt I got at Meijers lists Calcium Chloride(CAS#010043-52-4) as its main ingredient with a use of 2-4 oz per square yard applied from the shaker container. It was just over $5.00 a 7.5lb jug. I also got Road Runner Ice Melt 20 lbs for $7.00 from Walmart that has Soduim Chloride first and then Calcium Chloride as its second ingredient. They both work fairly well and I sprinkle them from a big shaker or a cup and don't get the stuff on my hands as its not good. Both recommend wearing rubber gloves minimually, and washing hands after use. So I'm on the right track...

We live near Kalamazoo, MI. The weather here has been challenging to say the least. Monday on the way home from Grand Rapids we were plassed by a car flying down 131. My husband wanted to go faster too but I convinced him to slow down. The car flew by and about 5 mins latter we saw him climbing out of his car in the middle of the ditch where his car went sliding off the road. His flashers were flashing as I called 911 to have him rescued. The guy looked ok but his car was deep into the snow. DH kept his speed down the rest of the way home. It pays to be slow and carefull. :-) Kimrst