Deicing Products > Commercial > Cryotech CF7®
The Zilwaukee Bridge is essentially corrosion-free. Since completion in 1988, CMA® and CF7 have been the only chemical deicers used on the Zilwaukee Bridge. To date, there is no evidence of chloride-induced corrosion.
Michigan DOT chose CF7 to prewet CMA as it was being applied. When prewet at the time of application, CMA does not bounce and roll, staying on the bridge surface longer. Since CF7 is a high performance deicer, there is an immediate effect. Michigan DOT has also modified equipment for direct application of CF7 for anti-icing and frost conditions.
Potential CF7 customers are typically concerned with deicing speed, environmental issues and/or corrosion. They include transportation officials, public works agencies, property management firms and industrial facilities requiring a high-performance liquid deicer for prewetting primary deicers like road salt and CMA, or sand. CF7 is appropriate for direct application when speed is critical. It is also suitable for use on outdoor mechanical handling systems such as conveyors and elevators, as well as on walkways, rail switches, and virtually all outdoor deicing applications.
