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Title:

ASSESSMENT OF SAFECOTE: NEW DEICER PRODUCT
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00974870

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/00978515

Abstract:

SafeCote Ltd, a company based in the United Kingdom, introduced a new deicer product based on extensive experience of its application in the United States and with the potential to help reduce chemical contamination of the environment. In 2000, Transportation Research Laboratory (TRL) Limited was commissioned to investigate the effect of this deicer product, when used in precautionary salting, as an additive or prewetting agent for salt products. As a prewetting agent to salt, the primary aims are to reduce the chloride component of the treatment in order to mitigate against the damaging effects of salt to the environment and to reduce the level of damage that occurs to both concrete and steel when chloride-based deicers are used for winter maintenance. The study was carried out in two phases and various properties of Safecote were evaluated. Phase 1 investigated the following: Freeze/thaw damage to concrete; Skid resistance and binder stripping of asphalt surfacing; Corrosion of steel and aluminum coupons; and Environmental impact. Phase 2 examined the following: Freezing point temperature depression; Environmental assessment of highway runoff and leaching; Skid resistance of asphalt surfacings; Application and spreading characteristics; and Ice melt, ice penetration, and ice undercutting. This paper summarizes the findings from both phases of the study.

Supplemental Notes:

Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved

Report/Paper Numbers:

E-C063,
SNOW04-005
SNOW04-039

Language:

English

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

BURTWELL, M

Pagination:

p. 529-540

Publication Date:

2004-6

Serial:

Transportation Research Circular

Issue Number: E-C063
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0097-8515

Conference:

Sixth International Symposium on Snow Removal and Ice Control Technology

Location: Spokane, Washington
Date: 2004-6-7 to 2004-6-9
Sponsors: Transportation Research Board; Washington State Department of Transportation; American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials; and Federal Highway Administration.

Features:

Figures (2) ; Photos (1) ; References (15) ; Tables (2)

Uncontrolled Terms:

Depressions (Indentations); Prewetting

Subject Areas:

Environment; Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Maintenance and Preservation; I62: Winter Maintenance

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Jun 16 2004 12:00AM