In April, East Midlands International Airport Ltd pleaded guilty to charges of exceeding the limits of its environmental ...

the expansive de-icer comes into play. Spraying potassium formate on the runway surface will melt the ice in under an hour, and keep the surface ice-free for several hours beyond. The chemical is ...

De-icer works by lowering the freezing point of water, which melts the ice away. Most de-icers will use ethylene glycol (a nasty chemical) to achieve this. Although magnesium chloride (also nasty) is ...

The other involved research into potassium acetate, a chemical made with vinegar used to de-ice airplane wings. “It is effective as a de-icer, then potentially it can be degradable, so it goes ...

"There are four empty containers that have previously contained the hazardous chemical and these containers ... but with additives like de-icer and lubricants.” Photos from the past few days ...

Other tools that RDU crews use include a truck filled with chemical de-icer. It has a 75-foot wingspan so crews can spray an entire runway with just one pass. Wood said the equipment enables them ...

Other tools that RDU crews use include a truck filled with chemical de-icer. It has a 75-foot wingspan so crews can spray an entire runway with just one pass. Wood said the equipment enables them ...

Roads are treated with salt, sand, or chemical de-icer based on the situation's needs. Salt will be used in areas where runoff could enter waterways. Electricity and other utilities are also at ...

For a spray, you'll need to clear off any snow first, and then douse the windshield and windows liberally with the chemical. For a wiper fluid de-icer, simply use the button inside your car's ...

This de-icer, made with isopropyl alcohol ... Baking Soda Mixture Baking soda is often chosen as a safer alternative to salt because of its mild chemical properties. However, while less corrosive, ...

Barnes Sudan’s military has used chemical weapons on at least two occasions ... Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, greeted people in the de facto wartime capital of Port Sudan on Tuesday.Credit ...