CMA-CALCIUM MAGNESIUM ACETATE

A patented chemical formulation of dolomitic lime and acetic acid. It was first identified as a low corrosion, environmental alternative to road salt by the U. S. Federal Highway Administration in the late 1970’s. Today, CMA is used worldwide to answer environmental concerns and solve problems associated with corrosion and concrete spalling.

CMA is generally used in its granular form and spread on the surface like other deicers. CMA looks like road salt, a rigid, angular particle that is more likely to stay where it is put.

Often, CMA is used as a corrosion inhibitor, sometimes blended with road salt at rates greater than 20% CMA by weight. 

CMA exhibits very low corrosion rates on metals found in bridges, roadways, parking garages, other steel and concrete systems and is commonly specified by design engineers for use on the previously mentioned structures.  Commonly described as being about corrosive as tap water, CMA is often used as the corrosion standard by which other deicers are judged.

CMA OFFERS THESE ADVANTAGES

Low Corrosion - About as corrosive as tap water.

Safe for Concrete - No more damage than from water.

Excellent inhibitor - Reduces chloride corrosion.

Safe for the environment - Low toxicity and biodegradable.

Residual effect - Requires fewer applications.

Multi-purpose - Use straight, with salt, with sand or as a liquid.

Data Sheets

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION - Calcium Magnesium Acetate (CMA)

MSDS - Calcium Magnesium Acetate (CMA)