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The Technology Behind Premium

STAR CRUSH Premium is the product formerly known as ECO-ST.

Deicing granules shown in a hand
STARFISH-DERIVED TECHNOLOGY

From Marine Waste
To Winter Maintenance.

The ECO-ST catalogue describes a deicing product made using specially formulated starfish extracts. Developed by STAR’S TECH, this technology puts marine waste to use in a granular ice melter.

The manufacturer’s catalogue discusses melting performance, corrosion and effects on concrete and plants. Canadian laboratory research and field reports provide additional information under their specific test conditions.

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Read The Evidence.

See the methods, conditions and findings in the original reports.

Laboratory Research

The steel-corrosion study compares ECOST samples with road salt and a treated deicer over a four-week laboratory exposure.

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Winter Field Trials

CYEG and Alberta Highway Services document product use during Canadian winter operations, with weather and site observations.

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Agency Evaluation

The July 2023 Alberta evaluation recommends ECO-ST be listed as a Proven Product, with caveats and continuing QA/QC requirements.

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