Description of Kilfrost ABC-S
Kilfrost ABC-S is a propylene glycol Type IV aircraft deicing/anti-icing fluid. ABC-S meets or exceeds FAA approved specification AMS 1428, and is approved for use by all major aircraft manufacturers. ABC-S has long holdover performance in all snow conditions, superior sprayability, long-term fluid stability, and excellent fluid dryout and elimination. ABC-S was developed by Kilfrost Limited in Haltwhistle, UK, and is manufactured and supplied in the Americas by Cryotech. Please see the product MSDS for additional information.
Please see the ABC-S Fact Sheet for a brief summary of ABC-S's benefits, application information, and product specifications. Please see the FAA Holdover Time Tables, Transport Canada Hold Over, and AEA websites for holdover information.
Benefits
- Propylene glycol based Type IV aircraft deicing/anti-icing fluid
- Meets FAA approved specification SAE AMS 1428
- Approved by all major aircraft manufacturers
- Used throughout Europe, Asia and South America since 1997
- Manufactured in North America by Cryotech Deicing Technology
- Easy to apply with existing equipment
Performance
- Long holdover performance in all snow conditions
- Lowest Operational Use Temperature (LOUT) is -28°C (-18.4°F)
- Superior sprayability - lack of foam during application
- Exceptional shear stability
- Fluid dryout and elimination exceed AMS 1428 requirements
- Long term fluid stability
- Wide viscosity range
Environment
- Does not contain nonyl phenol ethoxalate surfactants
- Toxicity:
- LC50 (freshwater fish) 1414 mg/L (OECD 203, 96h)
- LC50 (daphnia) 1131 mg/L (OECD, 202, Part 1, 48h)
- EC10 (bacteria) >10,000 mg/L (DIN 38412, Part 8, 16h)
- Ecological: Fully biodegradable - 90% in five days (OECD 301E)
- Classified as non-hazardous
Handling
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing mists/vapors when spraying.
- Store in tightly sealed containers, away from direct heat and strong oxidizing agents.
- Do not use uncoated mild steel tanks - for advice on bulk and/or heated storage contact Cryotech.
