Industrisalt

Industrisalt is a term used in industrial supply to describe a range of high-purity salt products intended for non-food applications. It denotes a family of chloride salts used as process chemicals, deicing agents, and feedstocks in chemical manufacturing. While sodium chloride is the core component in many industrisalt offerings, the term also covers variants such as calcium chloride and potassium chloride produced for specific process needs.

Industrisalt products are offered in multiple grades and forms to suit different applications. Technical-grade industrisalt meets defined impurity limits for industrial processes, while higher grades are used in specialized manufacturing. Common physical forms include granules, pellets, and concentrated brine solutions, with particle size and moisture content controlled to meet customer specifications. They are not suitable for human or animal consumption.

Typical applications include road de-icing and snow control, brine use in chlor-alkali and other chemical processes, and water-treatment systems such as ion exchange and softening. They may also serve as reactive feedstocks for chemical production and as heat-transfer media in brine circuits.

Production and distribution involve mining halite or extracting brines, followed by purification, drying, and quality control to reach target grades. Packaging is in bulk bags, drums, or tanker shipments, and suppliers provide safety data sheets. Handling requires appropriate PPE and containment to prevent corrosion and environmental release.

Industrial salts can be corrosive to metals and detrimental to ecosystems in concentrated forms; proper storage, spill response, and regulatory compliance are required.