Chloride Free Snow and Ice Control Material
Main Component: Sodium Formate
CAS NO.: 141-53-7
Molecular Formula: HCOONa
Molecular Weight: 68.01 g/mol
Character: White crystalline powder or granules formulated as a chloride-free snow and ice control material. It dissolves readily in water and reduces the freezing point of surface moisture.
Usage: Designed for deicing and anti-icing roads, bridges, pedestrian zones, parking areas, industrial facilities, and locations where reducing chloride exposure is important.
Package: 20 kg, 25 kg, 500 kg, or 1000 kg moisture-resistant packaging.
Storage: Store in a dry and covered warehouse. Keep the package sealed and protect the product from moisture and contamination.
- Product Description
Chloride Free Snow and Ice Control Material – Eco-Friendly Deicing Solution for Infrastructure Protection
Shanxi Zhaoyi Chemical Co., Ltd. opened its doors in 1988. We have spent over 30 years working on acetate and formate products. Making a chloride free snow and ice control material is what we focus on, along with the research behind it. High-purity sodium formate goes into the mix. Our plant sits on 27,000 ㎡ of standardized production space, and we can turn out 150,000 tons every year. Even at -15°C this eco-friendly deicing agent keeps working steadily. Chloride is not part of the formula at all. So the usual trouble from salt-based deicers never shows up: no corrosion in structures, no damaged soil, no dead plants. Infrastructure and natural areas get dependable, green protection. Deicing strength stays the same.
Key Features & Benefits
Keeping infrastructure in good shape takes deicing that works and does not hurt the environment. Our this product does both. Sodium formate sits at the base of the formula. Next to traditional chloride salts, the corrosion rate is extremely low. Bridges stay in service longer. Parking lots and reinforced concrete hold up better too. Metal facilities last for years more. Maintenance bills drop a lot for companies and for city departments.
The product breaks down well in nature. Soil and water can absorb it with no long-term build-up and no leftover pollution. Calcium chloride and rock salt burn plant roots and wreck landscaping. Ours does not. Greenery nearby and aquatic ecosystems come through unharmed. For eco-sensitive areas, it meets the environmental rules in full.
The crystal structure acts fast. It cuts through ice layers quickly and breaks the bond between the pavement and the frozen snow and ice. Crews and machines do not have to go over the same spot as often, so labor and material costs drop. Each square meter also takes less product to clear away snow and ice. Even at -15°C the deicing power holds steady. That keeps winter maintenance safe and dependable in places where chloride products are banned.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Main Active Ingredient | Sodium Formate (HCOONa) |
| CAS Number | 141-53-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 68.01 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder/granules |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| Water Solubility | Highly soluble (cold water) |
| Effective Temperature Range | -15°C to 0°C |
| pH Value (10% solution) | 7.0 – 9.0 |
| Moisture Content | ≤1.5% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
How It Works
When applied to frozen pavements and facilities, our sodium formate-based deicing particles dissolve rapidly in surface moisture to form a low-freezing eutectic solution. The solution penetrates the bottom of ice layers quickly, thoroughly destroying the adhesion between ice and ground surfaces.
Formate ions can effectively interfere with the hydrogen bonding of ice crystal structures, which not only melts existing ice and snow quickly, but also inhibits the re-formation of ice crystals during temperature fluctuations. Different from traditional salt deicers that rely on mechanical scraping to remove ice, our product weakens ice adhesion through chemical action, reducing mechanical abrasion on asphalt and concrete surfaces, and achieving faster, safer and more gentle ice removal effects.
Applications
Our chloride free snow and ice control material is widely applicable to various scenarios with high environmental and infrastructure protection requirements, covering multiple fields:
Transportation Infrastructure: A good fit for highways and bridge decks. Also fine on overpasses that sit in watershed protection areas, since chloride runoff would harm aquatic life there.
Commercial Properties: Fits shopping malls and corporate parks. Hotel entrances too. Winter traffic stays safe, and the landscaping and decorative concrete come through with no damage.
Municipal & Public Facilities: A good fit for airports and transit stations. Government facilities count too. It helps them meet international environmental compliance standards and keeps public infrastructure assets safe.
Historic Districts: Old masonry buildings stay protected here. Metal components do as well. Chloride erosion will not make them peel or corrode.
Industrial Sites: Works in chemical plants and food processing factories. Chloride cannot migrate, so the risk of contaminating the production environment drops.
Product Comparison
The table below clearly shows the performance advantages of our sodium formate deicing agent over traditional chloride-based products in terms of corrosion resistance, environmental protection and durability:
| Feature | Our Sodium Formate Solution | Rock Salt (NaCl) | Calcium Chloride | Magnesium Chloride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrosion to Steel | Minimal (<5% vs NaCl) | Severe | Very Severe | Severe |
| Concrete Damage | None | Scaling/Spalling | Significant | Moderate-Severe |
| Vegetation Impact | Safe (biodegradable) | Toxic to plants | Highly toxic | Toxic |
| Aquatic Toxicity | Low | High (chloride buildup) | Very High | High |
| Working Temperature | -15°C | -9°C | -25°C | -15°C |
| Environmental Persistence | Degrades naturally | Permanent accumulation | Permanent | Permanent |
Certifications & Compliance
Our factory has passed ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification, implementing standardized and normalized production management to ensure stable and consistent product quality for each batch. Meanwhile, our products hold valid KOSHER and HALAL certifications, meeting the procurement standards of special industrial and catering supporting facilities.
All products comply with GHS global chemical safety classification standards. The biodegradability and environmental safety indicators are verified by authoritative OECD standard test reports, with reliable environmental compliance performance.
Packaging Options for Chloride Free Snow and Ice Control Material
We provide diversified packaging solutions to match different project scales and transportation needs, supporting customized packaging services:
25kg moisture-resistant bags: Suitable for municipal maintenance departments and small-scale commercial projects, easy to store and use
500kg bulk bags: Ideal for highway engineering contractors and large parking lot operation projects, cost-effective for medium-volume usage
1000kg super sacks: Airport management teams and state transportation bureaus pick this size. It fits large bulk purchases
Each package carries a moisture-proof barrier. The outer layer blocks UV rays, so the goods hold up well while they are moved and stored. Pallets come as standard. That fills containers better and lowers the cost of shipping exports.
Manufacturing Process
Our production runs on refined technology and pharmaceutical-grade raw materials. High-purity formic acid and sodium hydroxide go in as the raw materials. The neutralization reaction happens under tight pH and temperature control. This way the raw materials convert fully and purity stays high.
Trace impurities come out first, through filtration that runs in several stages. The material then moves into a crystallization workshop kept at a constant temperature. Spray drying and evaporative crystallization shape it into particles of even size. Nothing leaves the factory before testing. Sieve analysis, moisture detection, heavy metal checks and professional ice penetration performance tests all come first. Every link in production gets the same tight quality control.
Why Choose Us
With 36 years of in-depth experience in formate and acetate product manufacturing, we are a professional and reliable manufacturer in the industry. Our 150,000-ton annual production capacity ensures sufficient stock and stable supply, even in the peak winter deicing material procurement season.
We realize vertical integrated production of Chloride Free Snow and Ice Control Material from raw material synthesis, product processing to finished packaging, effectively controlling production costs and ensuring full traceability of product quality, providing customers with stable price advantages and reliable quality assurance.
Our professional technical team provides customized services including usage calculation, temperature adaptation guidance and standardized storage schemes according to customers' regional climate and project scenarios. We offer full-cycle technical support throughout the cooperation period.
We run a full sales and distribution system that covers the world. Buyers in Europe, North America, Asia and other regions stay with us year after year. Our export team handles customs clearance. Multilingual documents are covered too, and so is logistics planning. Goods then arrive on time, with no hold-ups.
FAQ
Q: How do sodium formate and potassium acetate differ when they are used for airport deicing?
A: A1: Neither one contains chloride, so both are eco-friendly deicers. Sodium formate gives you more value for your money. It works well in normal cold, which means above -15°C. Potassium acetate is built for very low temperatures. It handles down to -35°C, so it suits airports in extreme cold regions.
Q: Will the product damage decorative concrete and landscape facilities?
A: A2: No. There are no chloride ions in this product, and no corrosive alkaline substances either. Surfaces will not be etched. Color will not fade. Nothing gets damaged structurally. Stamped concrete, stone facilities and plants stay safe. That makes it a good fit for landscape and decorative structures.
Q: How much of this deicing material do you usually spread?
A: A3: To stop ice from forming, spread 30-50g over each square meter. When ice and snow have already built up and you need to clear them, 80-120g per square meter will do the job. You can change the exact amount to match the real ice thickness and the air temperature.
Q: Can you dissolve the material into a liquid and then spray it?
A: A4: Yes. It can be dissolved in water to prepare a 20%-30% concentration solution, suitable for large-area mechanical spray construction to improve operation efficiency.
Q: What is the valid storage period and storage requirement?
A: A5: An unopened product keeps for 24 months. Store it in a dry warehouse with a roof. Keep it away from damp air and rain, so it does not clump together.
Q: Does this product meet safety and environmental rules used around the world?
A: A6: Yes. It has passed ISO9001 quality certification, KOSHER, HALAL and other international certifications, and complies with GHS and OECD environmental testing standards, meeting the import and use standards of most countries and regions.
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