Vehicle traction material and bag therefor

Abstract

A vehicle traction material comprises a water scavenging agent such as an oxide, and a parting agent such as a stearate or oleate for keeping the material noncaking and free flowing. A relatively dense abrasive agent in either powdery or granular form imparts weight when carried in the vehicle and friction when spread under the vehicle tires. A nonchloride water-soluble melting agent from the group of compounds including nitrates, phosphates, sulfates and glycols liquefies ice and snow. The material is stored and carried in the vehicle by one or more bags (10) having an outer reinforced material (18) that is temperature, puncture and wear resistant and an inner lining (20) that is corrosion resistant and moisture proof. The bag is reinforced by gussets (16) and has a receivable closure (14) and handles (12), as well as stacking ribs (22) to allow several bags (10) of various sizes to be conveniently refilled, handled and stacked in a vehicle compartment.

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