A potassium formate based liquid runway de-icer which replaces glycol and urea based liquid deicers and is generally selected for its extremely low environmental impact, high perofrmance and corrosive inhibitors. No other runway de-icing fluid has a lower BOD and this is therefore the product of choice in instances where run off water requirements are strictly controlled.
Benefits
- Safe for runways: meets FAA approved specifications
- Safe for the environment: non-persistent, biodegradable, very low BOD
- Fast: runways are available sooner
- Staying power: works longer, requiring fewer applications
- Easy to apply: applied with existing equipment
- Passes all material compatibility test per AMS 1435
Performance and application
- Excellent anti-icing characteristics
- Active at low temperatures (-50° C)
- Less slippery than glycol-based products
- Application
- De-icing: see data on downloadable datafolder
- Anti-icing: 25g/m²
- Reapply when new accumulation shows first tendency to bond
- Plow often to reduce fluid dilution
- Pre-wetting - apply at spreader outlet at a rate of 100g/kg of solid de-icer
Environment
- For use in sensitive environmental areas
- Extremely Low BOD
- Biodegrades at low temperatures
- Does not contain urea
- Low toxicity to fish, mammals and vegetation
Handling
- Polyethylene, carbon, low alloy or stainless steel containers
- Containers must be clean and free of rust, surface deposits and residues
- Do not use galvanised materials
Packaging
- Available in bulk road tankers, and 1,000 litre IBC's