Airfield Deicing Product Letter (Jan 2022).pdf
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This memorandum from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center provides guidance on approved airfield anti-icing and deicing products. It lists the following products as having been evaluated and approved for use on Air Force-controlled airfields: Aviform L-50 (potassium formate), Cryotech E36 Liquid Runway Deicer (potassium acetate), and Nachurs Alpine Solutions RF-11 and RF-14F (potassium acetate and potassium formate). Solid runway deicers such as sodium acetate and sodium formate are also approved. The memorandum recommends using a combination of liquid and solid deicing products together through pre-wetting, to enhance melting capabilities. It notes that storage compatibility must be ensured if procuring a different brand than what is currently used. The related federal contract opportunity is a solicitation from the Department of the Army Oregon Army National Guard for airfield deicing products.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE CIVIL ENGINEER CENTER
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE FLORIDA
1 January 2022
FROM: Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC)/COOM
TO: ALL SNOW BASES
SUBJECT: Airfield Anti-Icing/Deicing Product
1. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) constantly reviews various airfield anti-icing/deicing products from manufacturers to ensure these products meet our requirements.
While manufacturers must meet the standards listed below we must also ensure the products meet specific Air Force requirements.
Society of Automotive Engineer Aerospace Material Specification (SAE/AMS) 1431E-2018
“Solid Runway Deicing/Anti-Icing Product”
SAE/AMS 1435D-2018 , “Liquid Runway Deicing/Anti-Icing Product”
Air Force requirements
Best product for the location
Environmental concerns (wetlands, airfield pavement damage)
Aircraft substructure (stealth capabilities corrosion, braking systems)
Storage capabilities (mixing compatibility)
Manufacturer locations (some products originate in locations not approved for procurement)
2. Currently there are only two brands of liquid potassium acetate that have been evaluated and approved by AFCEC for use on Air Force controlled airfields. There is also a liquid potassium formate product approved for use but is mostly used in the European theater. Although each manufacturer puts their own labeling number on their product the important thing is how each product works. All the products listed below meet or exceed AF requirements. AFCEC does not dictate to installation which products they must use, we only state which products have been approved for use. It’s up to the snow control experts at the installation to determine which product(s) work(s) best at their specific location.
Aviform L-50 (potassium formate) (Europe)
Cryotech E36 Liquid Runway Deicer (potassium acetate)
Nachurs Alpine Solutions (NASi) RF-11 and RF-14F (potassium acetate and potassium formate)
3. Solid runway deicers such as sodium acetate, commonly referred to as NAAC, and sodium formate are also used and approved for use on Air Force controlled runways. Best practice operations is to use both liquid and solid deicing products together. Applying a combination of both products allows the solid product to bond to the icy pavement once applied and prevents it from blowing away. This practice is referred to as “pre-wetting” which enhances the melting capabilities of the products.
4. When deciding on procuring additional product, one concern is storage capability. In the past it was stated that “manufacturers will not guarantee their product works as designed when mixed with another brand”. This is no longer the case in that manufacturers must meet stringent guidelines for product development. If snow control management wishes to change to another brand they only need to ensure the product of choice has been vetted by AFCEC before procurement. Procuring airfield anti-icing/deicing product without consulting installation snow control management or AFCEC could potentially risks procuring unapproved product and aircraft safety. If a manufacturer wishes to introduce their product to the Air Force they must first meet certain requirements before AFCEC will approve their use. Any potential vendor is welcome to contact AFCEC for guidance on product approval.
If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me at preston.benedyk.1@us.af.mil, Comm 850-283-6411, DSN 523, Cell 850-381-0045
Preston “Benny” Benedyk, DAF, C.E.M.
Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC)
AF CE Snow Control Manager
1 January 2022 mailto:preston.benedyk.1@us.af.mil
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