This presentation will take you through the following aspects of Eco-Thaw

What is it? The science of winter surface treatment How salt works what’s wrong with salt? Why does Eco-Thaw stand out? Where can it be used? How to apply Eco-Thaw The benefits and whole life cost Coverage and application TestimonialsTaking the next step

WHAT IS IT?

Put simply, Eco-Thaw is a liquid solution for managing winter surfaces

Whereas we always tend to think of rock salt as the only way to cope during the winter grind, Eco-Thaw is a refreshing and cost effective alternative

It’s not new – the principles of Eco-Thaw have been in use for years

THE SCIENCE OF WINTER SURFACE

TREATMENT The basic requirement of managing any slippery surface due to ice and snow is to ‘stop any moisture from freezing.’

The art is to reduce the freezing point on the ground so as to prevent the formation of ice.

If this can be achieved, the next step is to prevent any bonding between the surface and ice to enable quick clearance.

ROCK SALT AND HOW IT WORKS

In short, rock salt reduces the freezing point of water.

Rock salt does not work unless it becomes a solution

Moisture in the form of humidity, dew, rain, ground water or any dampness will break down salt

Salt works down to -10°C at its optimum ratio of 23% of a compound solution

For working practice, rock salt will work at a low of -7°C effectively allowing for further dilution

WHAT’S WRONG WITH SALT? Essentially, nothing! Salt still works but over the

last three winters, temperatures have plunged below -20°C and been consistently in a range where salt is less effective.

Rock salt is not pure salt. An average of 10% impurities are down to clays and grit that make the after effects of salt application so messy.

Even from it’s own characteristics, salt is corrosive and often harmful to any vegetation or animal life it comes into contact with.

It is also very bulky and handling/storage is a big consideration.

WHAT’S WRONG WITH SALT? You need 20-40g/m2 of salt to work but the

majority is either blown, washed or tracked away

As the salt disappears, it needs constant re-application to maintain effectiveness.

The traditional methods of salt application adopt a scatter approach that tends to high wastage and low levels of targeted surface treatment

SO WHAT IS ECO-THAW?

Eco-Thaw is an 100% environmentally friendly solution that acts to reduce the freezing point of any moisture it comes in touch with

Eco-Thaw is available in 2 formats..

1. As a pre-treatment solution for surfaces before the cold weather hits – we call this

2. As a de-icer to de-laminate compacted ice and snow – this is called

Spraying Eco-Thaw Maxx , after 30mins, Complete de-bond, foot scrape after 50mins

WHERE CAN IT BE USED

Bluntly, Eco-Thaw can be used almost anywhere!

Most commonly, it has been used on walkways, roads, pedestrian areas, hard standings, steps, station platforms, animal arenas and more.

It has proved most effective in small to medium size facilities where constant, safe access is vital at all times

HOW CAN I APPLY IT

Being liquid, Eco-Thaw is normally applied with typical spray equipment such as walk-behind applicators, ATV attachments, or stand-alone systems to suit any application, project size or budget.

The tried, tested and available application option available with Eco-Thaw is the EcoForce III

Eco-Thaw is often used as a pre-treatment for rock salt on bulk applications to improve usability and ground life.

COVERAGE AND APPLICATION

ECO-THAW PlusAs an anti-icer, Eco-Thaw need only be applied at a rate of 12ml/m2, normally in a mist spray application.

ECO-THAW MaxxAs a de-icer for de-laminating compacted ice, Eco-thaw should be jet applied at a rate of 18ml/m2

WIIFY Eco-Thaw works at lower temperatures….. It will

continue to work down at temperatures as low as -20°C.

Eco-Thaw lands where you put it….avoiding any potential damage caused by over-scatter and reducing wastage through over-application

Eco-Thaw lasts longer on the ground…..leaving a residual, making for far fewer applications.

Eco-Thaw is clean……with no adverse effect on vegetation, corrosive side effects or messy residuals

Eco-Thaw is effective…..as a de-icer it will de-bond ice quickly and effectively to make way for simple removal

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

WHOLE LIFE COST Salt is a non-renewable resource and is no longer as

cheap or as available

When they ran out of salt in 2011……they used grit. The damage to the nations surfaces is extensive, something there is not the budgets in place to repair

Whatever salt was around, was impounded by the government for essential services.

Eco-Thaw doesn’t stop snow falling, it doesn’t stop snow laying or even remove it as if by magic….but it does stop it bonding with the surface.

With salt, the increase of moisture from snow reduces the salt concentrate and makes freezing and bonding many times more likely.

TESTIMONIALS A spokesman for the AA said: “We have just

endured one of the coldest winters on record and clearly the difficulties of normal salt treatment have been exposed at these much lower temperatures. This will be another useful weapon in the armoury against the severe winter and in that respect it has got to be welcomed.”

Transport Minister Keith Brown – “Last month we faced an unprecedented situation with the coldest weather for 100 years, and it’s right we explore ways of improving our capacity to respond to severe weather. This is one of the first times this treatment has been used on the Scottish road network and it is encouraging to see positive early results. We will continue to explore innovative ways of keeping our transport networks moving and Scotland open for business.”

WHAT NEXT… ORDER NOW

Request a demonstration today at info@ecothaw-uk.com

View the website at www.ecothaw-uk.com

Freecall 0808 118 1922 to chat about Eco-Thaw

Why not give Eco-Thaw a trial?