Liquid Potassium Acetate Deicer
CAS NO.: 127-08-2
Molecular Formula: CH₃COOK / KC₂H₃O₂
Molecular Weight: 98.14 g/mol
Form: Potassium acetate aqueous deicing solution
Character: Clear, colorless, low-viscosity liquid with good low-temperature performance. It is completely miscible with water and can be applied through conventional spraying equipment.
Usage: Primarily used for deicing and anti-icing airport runways, taxiways, aircraft aprons, roads, bridges, pedestrian areas, and other surfaces where chloride-free ice control is preferred.
Package: 200 L plastic drum, 1000 L IBC tank, ISO tank, or bulk tanker.
Storage: Store in tightly closed, compatible containers in a cool and well-ventilated area. Protect from contamination, acids, oxidizers, package damage, and extreme temperatures.
- Product Description
Liquid Potassium Acetate Deicer – Professional Airport & Roadway Ice Control Solution
Shanxi Zhaoyi Chemical Co., Ltd. began making acetate chemicals back in 1988. Decades in the business gave us solid hands-on experience and a production process we know inside out. Among the items we make ourselves is Liquid Potassium Acetate Deicer, a melting solution for ice and snow that holds no chloride at all. The liquid is clear and colorless. Cold weather does not slow it down. Down to -60°C (-76°F) it still melts ice and keeps new ice from forming. Airports spread it on runways. Cities use it on bridges. Projects that need tight corrosion control count on it too.
Our yearly output reaches 150,000 tons. The plant covers 27,000 ㎡ of standardized production space. Every batch we ship meets ISO, KOSHER and HALAL standards. High-purity potassium acetate goes into the formula, along with corrosion inhibitors we developed ourselves. Old-style chloride deicers chew up pavement and corrode equipment. Ours does not. Pollution stays low, and the efficiency runs high. So it fits strict environmental rules worldwide and the way infrastructure has to operate.
Key Features & Benefits
Non-Corrosive Formula: Chloride-based deicers attack metal. Ours does the opposite. This product guards aircraft alloy parts against corrosion. Bridge steel rebars get the same cover. Runway sensors and other core infrastructure equipment are protected as well. Facilities end up lasting longer because of it.
Extreme Cold Performance: Even at -60°C, this product still flows well. Its deicing activity stays steady at that ultra-low temperature. When heavy winter snow and ice arrive, airports keep running. Roads and bridges stay open as well. Extreme cold no longer creates the risk of an operational shutdown.
Biodegradable & Eco-Friendly: Toxicity is low, and it breaks down very well. Soil and plants nearby take far less damage than they would from urea or glycol deicers. Water resources come out better protected too. Municipal and airport projects can use it to pass green environmental protection assessments.
Quick Ice Penetration: Active acetate ions can rapidly destroy ice crystal molecular structures, speed up ice and snow melting efficiency. It effectively reduces on-site spraying dosage and manual operation frequency, greatly cutting overall construction labor costs.
Equipment Compatible: The product features low viscosity close to water, which can perfectly adapt to all standard spraying equipment. No equipment modification or heating tank configuration is required, realizing convenient and efficient on-site construction.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
Chemical Formula | CH₃COOK |
CAS Number | 127-08-2 |
Concentration | 50% (standard) |
Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
Specific Gravity | 1.28–1.35 g/cm³ |
pH Value | 9.0–11.0 |
Freezing Point Depression | Effective to -60°C (-76°F) |
Viscosity | Low (comparable to water) |
Flash Point | >100°C (non-flammable) |
How It Works
This product relies on efficient cryoscopic principle and ionic penetration mechanism to achieve dual effects of deicing and anti-icing. After being sprayed on road and pavement surfaces, it can quickly reduce the freezing point of water, destroying the formation conditions of ice and snow.
The active acetate ions can penetrate the formed ice layer rapidly, break the molecular bonding force between ice and the ground substrate, loosen the ice and snow structure, and greatly reduce the difficulty of mechanical cleaning and manual scraping.
Applied as a preventive step, the product forms a stable liquid isolation film on the surface of infrastructure. Snow and ice find it much harder to bond with the pavement. Cleaning up after a storm gets a lot simpler. Winter traffic also runs more efficiently.
Applications
Airport Runways & Taxiways: It meets airport safety standards. Aircraft take off and land with no risk. Aviation electronic equipment and composite materials stay undamaged too. For airports that hold strict requirements, this is the deicing option they pick first.
Bridge Decks & Overpasses: Steel bars inside bridge structures stay clear of corrosion and rust. Pavement grip holds steady as well. Bridge facilities therefore remain structurally safe over the long term.
Pedestrian Walkways: After spraying, it is safe and causes no irritation. Ice and snow clear off the path fast. Fewer pedestrians slip and fall, and that lowers public safety liability for municipal projects.
Historic Districts: Runoff from this product does not corrode anything. Old stone buildings stay safe. Landscape features and cultural relics are protected too. Old-style deicing agents can cause damage that cannot be undone.
Liquid Potassium Acetate Deicer vs Other Products
Feature | Liquid Potassium Acetate Deicer | Rock Salt (NaCl) | Calcium Chloride | Urea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Effective Temperature | -60°C | -9°C | -25°C | -7°C |
Corrosion Risk | Minimal | High | Very High | Moderate |
Environmental Impact | Low BOD | Soil/Water damage | Concrete spalling | High BOD pollution |
Aircraft Safety | Approved | Not Permitted | Not Permitted | Banned by FAA |
Application Rate | Lower (efficient) | Higher | Moderate | Excessive |
Certifications & Compliance
Our production base has passed ISO 9001 quality management system certification, realizing full-process standardized quality control. All Liquid Potassium Acetate Deicer products meet SAE AMS 1435 professional aviation deicing fluid specifications.
Supported by KOSHER and HALAL certification qualifications, our production process is standardized and traceable. Each batch of products is strictly tested in accordance with ASTM F 483 corrosion standard and ASTM F 1111 sandwich corrosion standard before delivery, with qualified quality and stable performance.
Packaging Options
200L Plastic Drums: Compact and flexible packaging, suitable for small and medium-sized airports and municipal engineering departments with limited storage space, convenient for daily small-batch use.
1000L IBC Totes: Large-capacity packaging for engineering contractors and frequent spraying operations, matching spray truck equipment to improve construction efficiency.
ISO Tanks: Economical bulk packaging solution for large-scale airports and multi-site operation projects, effectively reducing unit procurement and logistics costs.
Bulk Tanker Delivery: Support customized bulk delivery volume, suitable for winter centralized stock-up and long-term continuous use of large projects.
Manufacturing Process
We adopt high-purity acetic acid and potassium hydroxide as raw materials, and carry out precise neutralization reaction under constant temperature and pressure control. Advanced multi-stage filtration technology is used to remove impurity particles, ensuring the product is completely transparent and free of suspended matter.
The exclusive compound corrosion inhibitor is blended in strict accordance with quality standards to optimize product anti-corrosion performance. We adopt refractive index detection and density calibration technology to accurately control product concentration and ensure batch stability.
Finished products will pass trace metal detection to fully comply with EPA environmental discharge standards. Each batch is accompanied by an official COA test report to provide reliable quality certification for customer use and export customs clearance.
Why Choose Us
Founded in 1988, our factory focuses on acetate chemical R&D and production for 36 years, with a professional 27,000 ㎡ production base. The stable annual output of 150,000 tons can fully meet the centralized procurement demand in peak winter seasons, ensuring sufficient and uninterrupted supply.
We are equipped with independent laboratories and support third-party authoritative testing. Our products are exported to Europe, America, Asia and other global markets all year round, with mature logistics system and stable delivery cycle.
Our technical team offers free guidance on how to use the product. This covers dose calculations at your site and equipment calibration solutions. We keep quality steady. After-sales support is quick to respond. That builds long-term win-win partnerships with clients around the world.
FAQ
Q: Does this deicer hurt concrete pavement?
A: A1: No. This product is completely different from traditional chloride deicers. It will not cause concrete scaling, spalling and structural damage, and is safe for long-term use on all kinds of pavement and bridge concrete structures.
Q: What are the advantages compared with propylene glycol deicers?
A: A2: It has ultra-low temperature resistance down to -60°C with more stable deicing effect. Meanwhile, it features lower BOD emissions, more environmentally friendly runoff and lower comprehensive use cost.
Q: How much of this product is normally applied?
A: A3: The usual dose is 40-80 liters per 1000 square meters. You can change the exact amount for ice thickness. Temperature plays a role too. Road conditions also matter. This way, you get the most value for your money.
Q: Are there special requirements for product storage?
A: A4: You do not need special heated storage. Just close the package tightly. Store it in a standard warehouse. It must not sit near acids. Oxidants also need to stay away. Storage is simple and easy.
Q: Will stubborn residue stay on the surface after the product is used?
A: A5: It leaves only a small amount of soluble residue. Rainwater washes it away on its own. So does a normal daily clean. Neither pavement cleanliness nor equipment use is affected.
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