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    Ground Handler Develops Its Own Eco-Friendly Deicing Fluid

    June 26, 2013
    Baltic Ground Services will become the first ground handling service provider to develop, certificate and produce its own eco-friendly Type I deicing fluid in Europe.
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    Baltic Ground Services, a ground service provider with services at Lithuanian, Polish and Italian airports, announced the successful certification of a new glycerine-based Type I de-icing fluid called Defrosol ADF.

    As a result, BGS will become the first ground handling provider to develop, certificate and produce its own eco-friendly Type I deicing fluid in Europe.

    Certified in May 2013 by AMIL, a Canadian research laboratory and SMI, a Florida-based global leader in aerospace material testing, Defrosol ADF deicing fluid is based on natural materials gained from renewable sources. The use of glycerin instead of monopropylene glycol results in a lower carbon count during the deicing process.

    Defrosol ADF also comes with low aquatic toxicity as well as better anti-corrosion characteristics. The Type I deicing fluid is intended for snow, frost and other ice structure removal from aircraft.

    The batch production of the fluid is expected to be launched later this year. BGS is planning to start using Defrosol ADF for the upcoming winter season.

    "Defrosol ADF is a perfect example of the company applying its own experience and know-how to successfully develop more quality- and cost-efficient products than its third-party alternatives," said Saulius Batavicius, CEO of BGS.

    The company also intends to introduce Type II deicing fluid in 2014.

    Cryotech Introduces Its Type II Deicer To Europe

    Cryotech Deicing Technology, Ft Madison, IA, and Proviron, a Belgium chemical company specializing in niche markets, have joined forces to introduce Cryotech’s aircraft deicing solutions to the European market.

    For more than 10 years Cryotech has manufactured Type I and Type IV propylene glycol-based aircraft deicers/anti-icers:

    • Cryotech Polar Plus Type I deicer is certified to AMS standard 1424 and formulated specifically for European use. It is a triazole free propylene glycol fluid that does not contain nonylphenol ethoxylate surfactants. Polar Plus®(80) can be diluted to desired temperature, making it an economical choice. 
    • Cryotech Polar Guard® Advance Type IV aircraft deicer is certified to AMS standard 1428. Polar Guard® Advance exhibits low viscosity for easier handling, and has the lowest LOUT (Lowest Operational Use Temperature) in the industry.

    This year, Cryotech and Proviron will introduce Polar Guard® II, a Type II deicer. This fluid is certified to AMS standard 1428 and specifically designed for the European market. Polar Guard® II combines low viscosity and superior sprayability with good dry out properties and low environmental impact.

    Proviron will market and produce Cryotech’s full line of aircraft deicing fluids in Europe. Commercial volumes will be available for the 2013-2014 deicing season. For more than 15 years, Proviron has successfully produced and marketed runway deicers in Europe and Asia.