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We have set our expertise to developing a range of high-performance de-icers that help keep stairs, driveways, parking lots and sidewalks safe to use.

Here are our flagship products that meet your needs:

Mistral

Mistral High Performance de-icer was specially designed for our harsh winters. It activates instantly on contact with icy surfaces, making it more effective than the average de-icer. Its combination of ingredients effectively prevents falls and injuries at very cold temperatures.

In addition, Mistral:

• Is effective down to -30 °C.
• Resists refreezing, which reduces the risk of concrete damage.

Xtra85

Xtra85 acts as a de-icer by releasing heat upon contact with ice to accelerate the melting process, even at temperatures as low as -32 °C. The product can be used as a solution, applied directly to steps, driveways and parking lots, or added to de-icing salt or abrasives to enhance their effectiveness.

Peladow

Peladow is a powerful de-icer in pellet form. Its special shape and ability to generate heat allow it to penetrate and break ice quickly. Peladow is the most efficient ice melter.

In addition, Peladow:

• Is effective down to -32 °C.
• Generates heat that increases and prolongs product effectiveness.
• Needs smaller volumes and melts ice twice as fast as standard salt.

As de-icing experts, we guide our customers to the right solution for Quebec winter conditions. Here are our flagship products that meet your needs:

Xtragrip

Mixed with abrasive piles, Xtragrip keeps piles malleable in harsh winter conditions. Abrasives treated with Xtragrip liquid also stick to icy surfaces, preventing dispersion towards ditches.

In addition, Xtragrip

• Is effective at very low temperatures – down to -35 °C.
• Reduces abrasive loss by 20% thanks to its adherence.
• Reduces damage to gravel roads in the spring and helps compact roads.

Bleu-fuzion

Bleu-Fuzion is a liquid calcium chloride-based de-icer that treats and coats each grain of salt for more efficient, faster ice melting.

In addition, Bleu-Fuzion

• Performs well down to -25 °C.
• Significantly reduces salt loss from rebound (20% less dispersion in ditches).
• Is ideal for harsh or variable weather conditions: cold, accumulations of snow, ice, storms, etc.

PM-65

PM-65 is a de-icing mixture that was specially developed for northern regions, to be highly effective on gravel roads and in extreme cold temperatures. Used alone or mixed with your winter abrasive, PM-65 is the ideal de-icer for gravel roads. This fast-acting product melts ice faster than regular de-icing salt. Effective down to -30 °C, PM65 industrial de-icer is composed of a mixture of calcium chloride and sodium chloride.

These products were all designed to ensure the safety of heavy vehicles on forestry, mining and construction roads.

How can you keep your facilities safe in winter? Somavrac C.C., a seasoned distributor of high-performance dust suppressants and de-icing agents, has the answer: its flagship high-performance de-icing agent, PELADOW^™. Read more 

Did you know that “unintentional falls are the most common form of injury across the country: every day last year, falls resulted in almost 1,800 reported emergency department visits and 417 hospital admissions”?[1] Such falls can cause all types of physical impairment and can be fatal to vulnerable individuals.

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According to the association of Quebec chiropractors (ACQ), one of the best ways to prevent such falls is to ensure the safety of your exterior staircases and/or house entrance[2]. Although salt is often recommended for de-icing stairs and walkways, Somavrac C.C. recommends the use of PELADOW^™ high-performance de-icing agent to deal with our harsh Canadian winters.

Upon contact with ice, PELADOW^™ pellets release heat (through an exothermic reaction), which accelerates the melting process and helps the product last longer. The rounded shape of PELADOW^™ pellets also helps penetrate the ice and break its bond with the pavement more rapidly.

Salt, on the other hand, absorbs heat (endothermic reaction). In other words, ice hampers salt’s effectiveness, as the salt attempts to absorb ambient heat. As a result, ice quickly freezes once again in the absence of heat, and the melting process is not as long-lasting.

• No other de-icing agent offers as many advantages as PELADOW^™ – see for yourself!
• Melts ice more rapidly – up to three times faster than competing products.
• Releases heat upon contact with snow or ice.
• Is not chemically harmful to mature, high-quality concrete.
• Leaves no powdery residue on carpets, clothing, and other fabrics.
• Is not harmful to vegetation when used according to recommendations.
• Requires smaller application volumes than other melters.

PELADOW^™ pellets are ideal for stairs, sloped roads or walkways, sidewalks, roads, parking lots, and other similar surfaces.

To learn more about the products we offer, visit https://www.yumpu.com/fr/document/view/57584590/fichier-somavrac-complet               

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[1] https://www.chiropratique.com/fr/chiropratique/bien-etre/67-les-chutes-hivernales.html?PCID=3

[2]https://globalnews.ca/news/4315219/falls-most-common-injury-canada/

Somavrac C.C. is the leader in calcium chloride distribution in Québec. Known by municipalities for its dust suppressants and de-icing agents, Somavrac C.C. is a dependable, professional, and environmentally diligent supplier.

1.On our way:

Building on a continuous improvement approach, the sales representatives of Somavrac C.C. spend time on the roads of Quebec to fully understand the needs and realities of their customers. What do they have to offer? Advice, test formulas and active listening.

2. Courtesy + Effective Communication = Somavrac C.C.’s customer service :

Somavrac C.C.’s customer service department is dedicated to calcium chloride. Focused on offering a professional and diligent service, the values ​​that built the company, the team combines courtesy with effective communication to meet high quality standards for their customers. The department efficiency returns its calls and the respect customer requests.

3. High-end transport and spreading service :

Somavrac C.C. guarantees that the transport and spreading service is carried out by courteous and punctual drivers who ensure a uniform distribution of the product while ensuring deliveries are always on time.

4. Everywhere in Quebec :

Satellite tanks located in several strategic places and tanker tanks make it possible for Somavrac C.C. to serve the entire province without a hitch. Added to this is a large inventory capacity through the tank farm.

5. Be serviced with peace of mind :

The turnkey services offered, which are tailored to the needs and realities of customers, allows customers to avoid equipment maintenance, staff availability and training and various technical considerations.

6. Our commitment: safety :

Somavrac C.C. is concerned with the safety of the road user’s network and thus develops products ensuring this. Examples of actions taken in this light: – Ensuring accuracy of the products concentrations; – Focusing on a uniform distribution of the product; – Satisfaction surveys; – Adapted and tailor-made mixes offering safe roads, through summer and winter; – Offering test formulas.

7. Subsidiary of Groupe Somavrac :

From the receipt of the vessel or wagons, to the storage to tanker transportation, Somavrac C.C ensures that its product is in good hands; those of the subsidiaries of Groupe Somavrac. Integrated process management and just-in-time method offers customers a quality product, optimizes inventory levels at competitive costs and in the shortest time possible.

Did you know that calcium chloride absorbs moisture from the air? It is thanks to this absorption, also called hygroscopic effect, that the dust remains trapped on the ground.

That being said, the effectiveness of a dust suppressant depends on the humidity present in the air, which is why a second application may be necessary during a dry, hot summer.

As mentioned in standard 6322-22 on the “Application of dust suppressants on granular material bearing surfaces”, Transport Québec recommends “to make a second application […]”. This recommendation supports the principle that a second application has a cumulative effect:

• The first application (in sufficient concentration) captures more moisture.
• The second application reactivates the first one.
• The second application extends the yield (in late fall).
• With a second application, the residual is more highly concentrated when leveling in the following spring.
• The residual is reactivated by the first application of the following season!

Standard 6322-22 also states that the application rate of the second spreading is usually half what is used for the initial application.

Example of quantity required during a second spreading:

1^st application: 3,600 liters/km for liquid or two tons/km for flakes*.

2^nd application: 1,800 liters/km for liquid or one ton/km for flakes*.

* Recommended quantity for a four-meter-wide road, based on the recommended application rate of 0.9 to 1.2 liters per m².

It is interesting to note that only a small amount is required to significantly prolong the effectiveness of the product.

Well aware that informed customers will benefit from the effectiveness of the product, we made a list of frequently asked questions to help with your calcium chloride purchase. 

Somavrac C.C. specializes in the sale and distribution of calcium chloride, an effective dust suppressant and de-icer. Calcium chloride is available in liquid (35% concentration) or solid (85% concentration flakes) form. In winter, calcium chloride can be mixed with abrasives or road salt to improve handling and performance. A corrosion inhibitor can be added to its liquid form to significantly reduce corrosion on equipment, cars, etc.

1. Where does the calcium chloride sold by Somavrac C.C. come from?

Calcium chloride is made from natural brine (salt water), which has been buried in the soil for millions of years. This natural brine is then purified in order to extract only the calcium chloride molecules from the water solution. It is then ready for commercial distribution. Thus, by evaporating calcium chloride brine, calcium chloride is produced in 85% concentrated flakes or 90% concentrated pellets.

2. Why is it better to wet the road before spreading calcium chloride flakes?

Wetting the road helps the product melt and quickens its activation. It also improves the penetration of calcium chloride into the gravel and reduces product loss from vehicle traffic.

3. When should the road be wet?

Before spreading the product and/or during a dry period to reactivate it.

4. Is calcium chloride more effective in liquid or solid form?

Both products offer the same results given equivalent application rates. Depending on the equipment available and your budget, either form can meet your needs.

5. What level of calcium chloride does Environment Canada recommend for successful dust control?

– Flakes: 2 metric tons/km
– Liquid: 3,600 liters/km

6. On what width?

4 meters or full width.

7. Why should we change our application rate?

– Type of road (municipal, forest, private access, etc.)
– Its usage (daily traffic)
– Natural environment (hours of sunshine)
– Addition of gravel

8. Is it important to apply the minimum rate per kilometer?

Yes – it increases performance and yields a better residual rate.

9. What influences the performance of a dust suppressant?

– Road preparation before treatment
– Traffic density
– Weather
– Application rate of dust suppressor

In terms of traffic impact, one float trailer is equivalent to 13,000 cars. This highlights the importance of the minimum application rate of calcium chloride per kilometer, even on roads where traffic is not very dense.

We hope this article helps with your next purchase of a dust suppressant, de-icer, tire ballast, or other product.

More or better? That’s what you should be asking if you want to increase production volumes in an environmentally friendly way and with stricter health and safety standards.

It turns out that using calcium chloride can optimize and even increase the quality of drilling, crushing and transport activities while maintaining high HSE (health, safety and environment) standards. Here are six ways calcium chloride can improve mining operations.

1. Easier drilling activities in winter

Soil can become extremely difficult to drill in winter, given the freezing and/or geographic location of certain mines (permafrost). Calcium chloride works by releasing heat in contact with snow or ice, which helps to “soften” the soil and thus facilitate drilling or crushing operations

2. Reduction of dust emissions during crushing activities

Crushing and stacking activities can generate a significant amount of dust, which can be harmful to the environment and to the health and safety of employees assigned to these tasks. To limit or even prevent damage, Somavrac C.C. recommends the use of a high-performance calcium chloride dust suppressant.

3. Seasonal treatments for gravel roads

Somavrac C.C suggests using a liquid dust suppressant in the summertime, as this type of product traps dust on gravel roads, thereby increasing visibility on roads with high heavy-vehicle traffic.
In winter, Somavrac C.C advises mining companies to use calcium chloride de-icers for gravel roads. Unlike salt de-icers, calcium chloride doesn’t create potholes on gravel roads.

4. Reduced ore carryback during rail transport

Ore tends to stick to wagons and trucks during transportation, creating deposits. This results in long-term efficiency losses, since these deposits return to the operating sites. To counter this, Somavrac C.C. offers a liquid industrial non-stick formula. The product creates a liquid barrier between the wagon and the ore, which allows the ore to slide out during unloading.

5. De-icing treatment during rail transport in winter

When the temperature drops below zero, ore tends to freeze, which makes unloading difficult. Somavrac C.C. recommends spraying liquid de-icers on the ore prior to loading to help keep ore malleable in extreme cold conditions.

6. Waste water treatments

Calcium chloride is frequently used to control the pH of water, which can be necessary to reduce the toxicity of water used in various mining operations.