Deicer and pre-wetting agent

Details Deicer and pre-wetting agent Deicer and pre-wetting agent

2006-12-12

2006-12-12

Green, Anthony J. (Department: 1755)

Compositions

Frost-preventing, ice-thawing, thermostatic, thermophoric,...

C106S013000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07147797

ABSTRACT:
A liquid deicer composition suitable for use as a deicer or as a pre-coat for solid deicers is disclosed. The composition typically includes molasses solids, magnesium chloride, and a corrosion inhibitor. In one implementation the liquid deicer composition includes molasses solids; magnesium chloride, and a corrosion inhibitor.

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