Reducing the Flammability of the LWL Snow Stabilization Agent.

摘要

The report describes the results of a feasibility study to investigate reducing the flammability of methanol (methyl alcohol). Methanol has been used as a snow stabilization agent for helicopter landings and since dissemination of this agent might be from on board the helicopter,the relatively low flash point (16C) was considered a flight safety hazard. Of the candidate laboratory formulations evaluated,two appear promising as a replacement for methanol. They are (1) 55% ethylene glycol, 45% water and (2) 80% ethylene glycol, 10% water, 10% methanol. Both formulas have flash points above 38C. (Author)