Evaluation and comparison of three chemical deicers for use in Colorado. Phase 2. Final report Lewis, William M
Publication details: Denver, CO Colorado Department of Transportation, 2001; Research Branch, Description: 36 sSubject(s): Bibl.nr: VTI 2004.0335Location: Abstract: The present study of Caliber M1000 and Caliber M2000, which included comparisons to magnesium chloride deicer in use during 2000-2001, has four components: 1) evaluation of chemical composition and potential toxicity or other environmental effects, 2) studies of oxygen demand, 3) modelling of the effects of phosphorus addition to streams through the use of deicer, and 4) modelling of the effects of ammonia addition to streams through the use of deicer. These four components of the study are reported in separate sections below. Each of the sections contains its own information on methods and results. The final section of the report gives an overview and comparison of the deicers.The present study of Caliber M1000 and Caliber M2000, which included comparisons to magnesium chloride deicer in use during 2000-2001, has four components: 1) evaluation of chemical composition and potential toxicity or other environmental effects, 2) studies of oxygen demand, 3) modelling of the effects of phosphorus addition to streams through the use of deicer, and 4) modelling of the effects of ammonia addition to streams through the use of deicer. These four components of the study are reported in separate sections below. Each of the sections contains its own information on methods and results. The final section of the report gives an overview and comparison of the deicers.