Description of Kilfrost DF Plus (88)®


Kilfrost DF Plus (88)® is a propylene glycol Type I aircraft deicing/anti-icing fluid. The fluid meets or exceeds the current revision of FAA approved specification AMS 1424, and is approved for use by all major aircraft manufacturers. It is supplied as a concentrate, and can be diluted to required temperatures for economical savings. DF Plus 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 DF Plus (88) Fact Sheet for a brief summary of DF Plus's benefits, application information, and product specifications.

BENEFITS

Propylene glycol based Type I aircraft deicing fluid
Meets current revision of FAA approved specification SAE AMS 1424
Approved by all major aircraft manufacturers
Kilfrost Type I fluids are used around the world
Manufactured in North America by Cryotech Deicing Tech
Easy to apply with existing equipment
Supplied as a concentrate or dilute formulation


PERFORMANCE

Dilute to required temperature for economical savings
Lowest Operational Use Temperature (LOUT) is -32°C (-25.6°F)
Superior sprayability
Storage stability is two years in sealed containers under normal storage conditions


ENVIRONMENT



Triazole free
Toxicity: LC50 (Pimephales Promelas) 6250 mg/L (80%, 96 hours) - EPA 40CFR797.1400
LC50 (Daphnia Magna) 10,000 mg/L (80%, 48 hours) - EPA 40CFR797.1300
LC50 (Pimephales Promelas) 22,627 mg/L (50%, 96 hours) - EPS 1/RM/13; 1/RM/9 May 96
LC50 (Fathead Minnows) 17,700 ppm (96 hours) - AMS 1424 Testing per ASCI April 2000
LC50 (Daphnia Magna) 8500 ppm (48 hours) - AMS 1424 Testing per ASCI April 2000
LC 50 (Ceriodaphnia Dubia) 6700 ppm (48 hours) - AMS 1424 Testing per ASCI April 2000

* Ecological: biodegradable
* 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.
Contact Cryotech for advice on storage.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
COMPOSITION

Contains minimum 88% propylene glycol

APPEARANCE Orange liquid
DENSITY At 20°C (68°F) = 8.688 lbs./US gallon
VISCOSITY Brookfield LVDV-1, Spindle No. LV1 @ 12 rpm @ 20°C (68°F) = 38 mPa.s
FLASH POINT Not lower than 100°C (212°F)
FREEZING POINT 100/0 = Below -60°C (-76°F)
50/50 = Not higher than -25.3°C (-13°F)
REFRACTIVE INDEX At 20°C (68°F) = 1.4225 - 1.4255
SURFACE TENSION At 20°C (68°F) = 36.7 dynes/cm
STORAGE STABILITY 2+ years under normal storage conditions
TYPICAL pH At 20°C (68°F) = 8.0- 9.0
SPECIFIC GRAVITY At 20°C (68°F) = 1.043
PACKAGE SIZE 55 gallon drum, 265 gallon tote, bulk

De-icing Procedure using Kilfrost DF Plus 88

DELIVERY



The actual discharge of bulk material to storage is normally carried out under the supervision of a representative of the customer. However, before opening the discharge valve the tanker driver should, as far as he is able, confirm that the vehicle is coupled to the correct storage tank and that it has sufficient free capacity to accept the delivery. The delivery note includes a declaration that the installation is ready to receive the delivery, which is signed by the customers representative before discharge.



The driver is responsible for ensuring that the discharge valve and any delivery hoses carried by the vehicle are clean and will not cause contamination in the product.



The driver, in conjunction with the customer's representative, should take two samples of the product, from the top manhole, prior to discharge. These must be labeled with the product name, delivery reference, and date. The customer retains one sample. The other sample must be returned to Cryotech at 6103 Orthoway, Fort Madison, Iowa 52627. All samples should be retained for two years.

The customer's representative on completion of the discharge must sign the delivery note.

To Avoid Problems

Do not mix propylene glycol fluids from different manufacturers, except at approved concentrations.

Do not mix propylene glycol fluids with ethylene glycol fluids.



STORAGE TANKS

Tanks and piping must be thoroughly clean prior to filling with DF Plus.

HANDLING

For advice on bulk and/or heated storage contact Cryotech.

Sampling Procedure



Reference the suggested sampling procedure prior to sending a sample to Cryotech's Quality Assurance Lab. Contact FYVE STAR, Inc. or Cryotech with any questions by phone (800)346-7237 or email.

Kilfrost DF Plus (88)® Storage/Handling Guidelines
Propylene Glycol Aircraft Deicers

Customers frequently ask if material in their storage, handling, and application equipment is compatible with propylene glycol aircraft deicers. There are technical differences between propylene glycol deicers from various producers, usually in the formulation of corrosion inhibitors. Therefore, some differences in material compatibility are expected. The following information applies to Kilfrost DF Plus (88)® Type I, which contains a minimum of 88% propylene glycol, by weight.

Product is manufactured by Cryotech Deicing Technology and Distributed by FYVE STAR, Inc.® an SBA Certified Small, Woman-Owned, Veteran Owned Business.