November 13, 2009 — Better Melting
In addition to offering superior melting performance in temperatures as low as 5 F, Morton^® EcoSafe Ice Melter is chemically designed to be safer than rock salt for pets, plants, and sidewalks. A patented ingredient in the product’s formula greatly reduces the amount of damage done to concrete surfaces during the melting process. In laboratory tests, EcoSafe has demonstrated lower environmental impact (measured by chemical oxygen demand “COD”) on ground and surface water than other safety blends. Plus, this product's ingestion tolerance is higher for both humans and pets than other leading safety blends. The product is available in a 50-pound durable bag or bucket. For more information, visit www.mortonsalt.com.

Older & Safer
Gateway Safety offers StarLite^® MAG and Scorpion^® MAG bifocal eye protection, which come in four diopter strengths: 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5. to allow workers to perform close tasks without having to switch between their regular safety glasses and reading glasses, a dangerous practice that can result in errors and injuries. StarLite MAG is cost-effective, super-light bifocal eye protection with an anti-fog option. Scorpion MAG eyewear offers additional features for a more personalized fit, including adjustable-length, ratcheting temples, a soft “fingertip” nosepiece for comfortable all-day wear, and a venting system to help minimize fogging. Lenses in both models come in clear or gray, and both models exceed the ANSI Z87.2+ standard. For more information, visit www.GatewaySafety.com.

Cold Pivot
Berry Plastics' new Pivot™ clear cups are Berry’s latest addition to its thermoformed food-service product line made from a proprietary polypropylene (PP) blend. PP is rapidly becoming the material of choice for disposable packaging because it is less expensive, more versatile, more durable, and has a lower density, which translates into less material—and less waste—than other options. For more information, visit www.berryplastics.com.

Sloan in China
Sloan Valve Co. now offers vitreous china fixtures, including lavatory sinks that may be paired with its water-efficient, sensor-operated faucets. Choose from three sink types: wall-hung, undermount, and drop-in. Wall-hung models are available with or without backsplash. The vitreous china lavatories are part of Sloan’s complete new line of fixtures, which also includes vitreous china toilets and urinals that can be matched with sensor-operated or manual Flushometers. For more information, visit www.sloanvalve.com.