Deicing Products > Commercial > Cryotech CMA®
Applying liquid deicers to dry pavement will reduce friction between tires and the pavement surface. For this reason alone, user training is important prior to initial use.
Please contact Cryotech at (800)346-7237 or (319)372-6012, or email.
CMA Comes In Various Forms
CMA
Cryotech provides CMA in bulk, 1 metric ton (2205 lb) supersacks, or 25 kg (55 lb) bags. CMA should be used at temperatures above 20°F (-7°C). CMA should be stored indoors or in weather-proof containers. Covering bulk CMA is advised in high humidity areas. When properly stored, CMA will remain effective for years.
CMA Salt Blends
Cryotech provides CMA and a high quality grade of salt pre-blended in a CMA concentration of 40% (CMA40®). This product is recommended where protection from corrosion and concrete spalling is needed, but limited quantities of salt can be tolerated. CMA/salt blends should be stored with the same precautions as CMA.
Liquid CMA
A 25% CMA solution can be prepared by mixing Cryotech CMA at a rate of 3 lb/gal (0.38 kg/l) of potable water. At higher concentrations some CMA may not dissolve. At 25% concentration, CMA has a gel point of 8°F (-13°C), a eutectic point of 4°F (-16°C), and specific gravity of 1.14. Detailed mixing instructions are available - call Cryotech with questions.
Liquid CMAK®
Cryotech provides liquid CMA enhanced by the addition of Cryotech CF7, a potassium acetate-based deicing product. The end-product, trade named Cryotech CMAK, has a lower freezing point than liquid CMA, yet carries many of its corrosion and environmental benefits. CMAK is recommended for use in automated anti-icing systems like that pictured below. Containing no chlorides, it combines the low-corrosion properties of CMA with the high performance of potassium acetate. Contact Cryotech for freeze-point specific formulations. CMAK is a patented product - customers wishing to blend it in the field may be granted authorization from Cryotech to do so. See MSDS for additional information.
