Type IV aircraft deicing fluid
Safewing™ MP IV LAUNCH
Edition Date :
December 05, 2024
Safewing™ MP IV LAUNCH is your preferred choice for a modern de/anti-icing fluid. Due to its outstanding shear stability and product properties, this fluid is setting new standards among the aviation industry. This propylene glycol-based fluid can be applied hot or cold, neat or diluted. It is designed to combine a low viscosity profile with outstanding product performance. Safewing™ MP IV LAUNCH is approved according to AMS 1428.
Product Information
Benefits
- Extended holdover time at all weather conditions.
- Low viscosity profile minimizes air entrapment and gives enhanced fluid elimination during take-off.
- Low residue formulation maximizes fluid elimination and minimizes the formation of re-hydrated residues.
- Excellent shear stability enables compatibility with most spraying cars and spray nozzles.
- Low surfactant content gives low foaming during application resulting in easier handling.
- Fully biodegradable additive package, low surfactant content and triazole-free formulation gives superior environmental profile.
Product details
Product Function
- De-icing Fluid
Performance
Holdover time: Safewing™ MP IV LAUNCH was designed to compete among the strongest fluids of its class. Outstanding holdover times offer an extra safety margin and operational flexibility during winter operations.
Residues: Safewing™ MP IV LAUNCH not only belongs to the most shear stable fluids of its class, but additionally produces a minimum amount of re-hydrated residues.
Residues: Safewing™ MP IV LAUNCH not only belongs to the most shear stable fluids of its class, but additionally produces a minimum amount of re-hydrated residues.
Environment
The fluid contains a minimum amount of surfactant and a fully biodegradable, triazole-free corrosion inhibitor package. This gives Safewing™ MP IV LAUNCH a leading environmental profile.
Aquatic toxicity | ||
LC50 | (Rainbow trout, 96 h OECD 203) | 2.4 g/L |
EC50 | (Ceriodaphnia spec., 48 h OECD 202) | 0.5 g/L |
EC50 | (Bacteria, 30 min DIN EN ISO 11348-2) | 5.2 g/L |
Handling
Thickened fluids are heat-sensitive. It is recommended to restrict the temperature of standby storage heaters to + 60 °C. Special care has to be taken not to cause fluid damage due to local overheating by use of high capacity heating elements. Furthermore, exposure to UV light has to be avoided.
Certification and Approval
Safewing™ MP IV LAUNCH is certified according to the international standard AMS 1428.