X-1 Additive

This is a calcium chloride-based de-icer blended with corrosion inhibitors, carbohydrate sugars and magnesium chloride. This blend of de-icers is very fast at melting and has a strong residual presence. Surfaces will appear wet to make its residual effect easy to monitor between applications. This concentrate is intended to be used as a salt brine enhancer in the de-icing of surfaces to ensure safe conditions. It can be used as a pre-treatment (anti-icing), direct liquid application (post-plow de-icing), as well as a pre-wetting agent for dry material.

De-icing considerations for use:

  • Ground temperature

  • Surface condition – what moisture is present on the surface?

  • Humidity

 

Blending guidelines for X1 are similar to calcium blending charts.

  • Tests have been completed from 2% to 30%

  • 5% blend rate has been very versatile for many winter conditions. At this rate, variations in application rate (625-1000L/Ha) can accommodate humidity and surface conditions.

  • Temperature guidelines for blending have been adhered to at this point.

  • Spot treatment of ice pack and run off are done at 1125L/Ha

  • Pre-treatment @ 5% blend application rates are 350-425L/Ha

Deviations from current testing data come with certain risks. Monitoring of application performance is important. Please use responsibly.

 

Percentage

GROUND TEMP RANGE

SALT BRINE

X1

-4

Above

100

-5

-10

90-99

1

10

-10

-15

80-89

11

20

-15

-22

70-79

21

30

-22

Below

31

STANDARD APP RATES

L/Ha

750-825

Light snowpack and after-plow glaze

1000-1200

Heavy snow or bad ice