Vaporizer
Vaporizer Ice Melt, a subsidiary of American Rock Salt Company, manufactures and distributes calcium chloride, rock salt, and specialty ice melt products for homeowners, pet owners, commercial applicators, and retailers across the Northeastern US and North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersMoosup, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Vaporizer does
Vaporizer Ice Melt is a Connecticut-based brand operated by Vaporizer LLC, a subsidiary of American Rock Salt Company, LLC, that manufactures and distributes a portfolio of ice melting and snow removal chemical products for residential, commercial, and industrial use. The product line spans original ice melting products (Premium Blend, Calcium Chloride Flake, Calcium Chloride Pellet, No Ice, Rock Salt, Liquid Calcium Chloride), pet and eco-friendly formulations (Pet Friendly, Nature's Way, Magnesium Chloride Pellet and Flakes), and professional grade products (Polar Vortex, Fire Crystals, Commercial Strength Ice Melt), with a Big Everest sub-brand covering the budget tier. Core technology centers on calcium chloride-based formulations with reported purity levels of approximately 87%, sourced from Occidental Chemical Corporation, delivering performance metrics such as melting three times more ice than rock salt, operating effectively at temperatures as low as -40°F for liquid calcium chloride, and offering 20-40% less bounce and scatter for commercial grade products.
The company serves four primary customer segments: homeowners and pet owners for residential driveways and sidewalks, commercial and professional snow removal applicators requiring high-performance formulations, and retail distributors throughout the Northeastern US and North America. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales across B2B wholesale channels (retailers, contractors, bulk buyers) and direct-to-consumer e-commerce via the company's website, with pricing handled through a quote-based inquiry model rather than public listing. Distribution is supported by a regional trucking partner network providing an on-time delivery rate marketed as a competitive advantage. The business is headquartered at 55 Lathrop Rd. Ext Unit 2, Plainfield, CT, has been operating for over 25 years, and carries no external funding, public listing, or disclosed financial metrics.
Vaporizer firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Vaporizer
- Legal name
- Vaporizer LLC
- Website
- https://vaporizericemelt.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Vaporizer Ice Melt, a subsidiary of American Rock Salt Company, manufactures and distributes calcium chloride, rock salt, and specialty ice melt products for homeowners, pet owners, commercial applicators, and retailers across the Northeastern US and North America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Vaporizer is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Moosup
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Vaporizer business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Personnel
Revenue model
- Ice Melt Product Sales: Revenue generated from selling various ice melt products including premium blends, calcium chloride (flake and pellet), rock salt, pet-friendly, and professional-grade formulations. Products sold in various package sizes from small jugs to 50 lb bags and pails. The company serves both B2B (retailers, contractors) and B2C (homeowners) markets.
- Wholesale and Distribution: B2B sales to retailers throughout the Northeastern US and North America, with dedicated supplier and retailer inquiry channels.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Contact for quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Vaporizer product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Vaporizer Ice Melt manufactures and distributes a portfolio of de-icing chemical products — including premium calcium chloride blends, magnesium chloride pellets and flakes, rock salt, pet-friendly and eco-friendly formulations, and professional-grade ice melts — sold in package sizes from 7.5 lb jugs to 50 lb bags to both wholesale retail/contractor customers and direct consumers. Products are formulated for low-temperature performance down to -40°F (liquid calcium chloride), emphasizing premium purity (~87%) and faster melt rates than rock salt.
Product overview
Vaporizer Ice Melt is a product-based company selling a portfolio of ice melting and snow removal chemical products for residential, commercial, and industrial use. The product line is organized into three tiers: Original Ice Melting Products (Premium Blend, Calcium Chloride Flake, Calcium Chloride Pellet, No Ice, Rock Salt, Liquid Calcium Chloride), Pet & Eco-Friendly Products (Pet Friendly, Nature's Way, Magnesium Chloride Pellet, Magnesium Chloride Flakes), and Professional Grade Products (Polar Vortex, Fire Crystals, Commercial Strength Ice Melt). Additionally, the Big Everest sub-brand offers budget-oriented rock salt and blended products. All products are distributed under the American Rock Salt Company umbrella and are sold primarily in the Northeastern United States through retailers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Big Everest: Rock salt and ice melt product line including Rock Salt, Ultimate Blend, and Calcium Chloride Pellet variants.
- Vaporizer Pro Grade
Products and services
- Premium Blend Ice melt blend with calcium chloride flake offering low temperature performance down to -15°F, blended with calcium and sodium for strength and longevity.
- Calcium Chloride Flake Calcium chloride flake ice melt with extreme low temperature performance down to -25°F, 83-87% pure, works instantly and long lasting.
- Calcium Chloride Pellet Most powerful ice melt product on the market; per application melts 3x more ice/snow than salt and 2x more than blend, effective down to -25°F.
- No Ice Professional grade ice melt product with superior melting power in subfreezing temperatures down to -20°F, highest concentration blend of calcium and magnesium.
- Rock Salt Pure sodium chloride ice melt, economical and easy to use, 100% effective down to 20°F, mined with pride in the USA.
- Liquid Calcium Chloride Liquid calcium chloride with low temperature performance down to -40°F, used for anti-ice surface pretreatment, concrete and vegetation friendly.
- Pet Friendly 100% salt-free ice melt designed to be gentler on pet paws while melting ice effectively at lower temperatures.
- Nature's Way Eco-friendly ice melt that melts 2x faster than rock salt, formulated with magnesium and sodium for reduced environmental impact.
- Magnesium Chloride Pellet High performance magnesium chloride pellet that starts working on contact, melts effectively down to 13°F, environmentally friendlier on concrete, vegetation, animals and humans.
- Magnesium Chloride Flakes Magnesium chloride flakes for ice melting and dust control applications.
- Polar Vortex Professional grade ice melt with screened salt, consistent medium sized granules, visible color indicator, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and CMA blend.
- Fire Crystals Professional grade ice melt infused with calcium chloride and CMA, screened and colored blue, melts 2-2.5 times faster than rock salt, effective down to -15°F.
- Commercial Strength Ice Melt The #1 choice for commercial and industrial properties, pro-grade blended with liquid magnesium, corrosion inhibitor and sodium chloride, 20-40% less bounce and scatter.
- Big Everest Rock Salt 100% sodium chloride rock salt (halite), 100% effective down to 20°F, least expensive ice melter, mined in the USA.
- Big Everest Ultimate Blend Ice melter blend that cuts through ice and works on contact.
- Big Everest Calcium Chloride Pellets Calcium chloride pellets described as the best ice melter available; per application melts 3x more ice/snow than salt and 2x more than blends.
Quantifiable outcome
- Melts 3x more ice/snow than salt per application
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Vaporizer
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Vaporizer technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Vaporizer partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- American Rock Salt CompanycoreAmerican Rock Salt Company is the parent company of Vaporizer Ice Melt. Vaporizer is proudly part of the American Rock Salt family, operating as a subsidiary/brand within the American Rock Salt Company portfolio. All website terms and privacy policies are governed by American Rock Salt.
- Occidental Chemical CorporationcoreOccidental Chemical Corporation is the supplier of calcium chloride material used in Vaporizer's premium products. Vaporizer proudly packages Occidental Chemical Corporation material, ensuring high-quality input materials for their calcium chloride flake (83%-87% purity) and pellet (90% calcium chloride) products.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Vaporizer competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Vaporizer social profiles
Digital presenceVaporizer financial estimates
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Vaporizer leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Vaporizer funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Vaporizer M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Vaporizer
What does Vaporizer do?
Vaporizer Ice Melt manufactures and distributes a portfolio of de-icing chemical products — including premium calcium chloride blends, magnesium chloride pellets and flakes, rock salt, pet-friendly and eco-friendly formulations, and professional-grade ice melts — sold in package sizes from 7.5 lb jugs to 50 lb bags to both wholesale retail/contractor customers and direct consumers. Products are formulated for low-temperature performance down to -40°F (liquid calcium chloride), emphasizing premium purity (~87%) and faster melt rates than rock salt.
Is Vaporizer a public or private company?
Vaporizer is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Vaporizer founded?
Vaporizer was founded in 1999. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Vaporizer based?
Vaporizer is headquartered in Moosup, United States, in the North America region.
How does Vaporizer make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Ice Melt Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are wholesale and Distribution.
Does Vaporizer have an API?
No public API is recorded for Vaporizer.