This test method provides stakeholders (runway deicing chemical manufacturers, deicing/anti-icing chemical operators and airport authorities) with relative ice melting capacity of runway deicing chemicals, by measuring the amount of ice melted as a function of time. Such runway deicing chemicals are often also used on taxiways.

This test method does not quantitatively measure the theoretical or extended time ice melting capability of ready-to-use runway deicing/anti-icing chemicals in liquid or solid form.

Minimum Requirements

This method sets the minimum requirements for the determination of ice melting capabilities of SAE AMS 1431 and 1435 runway deicing/anti-icing chemicals in liquid and solid form as a function of time and temperature under controlled laboratory conditions.

Hazardous Materials

This test may involve the use of hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not address the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Standard Units

The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.