What is the purpose of deicing materials?
Deicing materials are an inseparable part of daily life. In Russia, snowpack stays on for half a year; therefore, deicing materials are used to guarantee safety and comfort of winter traffic.
What is the period of use of deicing materials?
Deicing materials can be applied starting from the first snow and until the end of spring. Preventive treatment will help avoid buildup of ice layer in treacherous weather with temperature fluctuating between “+” and “-“. Regular and timely use of deicing materials will ensure safety for the entire winter season.
What are the disadvantages of the use of deicers?
There are two disadvantages: failure to use multicomponent materials and breach of the technological process of cleaning (breach of instruction, negligence) – but these are human factors.
Why slush forms on the road after the use of some deicers?
High quality deicers, e.g. BIONORD produced by UZPM, consist of pure natural minerals and are fully soluble in water. “Ooze” can be caused by highly viscous deicers – e.g. pure calcium chloride or magnesium chloride. It is very dangerous because “film” adheres to vehicles and induces corrosion. Therefore, these chlorides are used in UZPM deicers only in combination with other substances capable of neutralizing this film and the negative effect caused by it. Slush can also come with soil from lawns, with sand from construction sites, from districts where they continue to use sand and salt combination.
It is enough to use deicers only?
Deicers will eliminate ice but you will have to remove the resulting loose mass.
What is the effective time of deices after spraying/spreading?
Interaction of deicing material elements with snow starts instantly, but depending on the type of deicer and ice-and-snow pack, the time of “operation” will vary from 10 to 40 minutes.
What assessment criteria are key for choosing a deicing material?
It is the 3E rule: Effectiveness, Environmental friendliness, Economy. Temperature modes of operation, ways of application, melting efficiency determine effectiveness. Elements mitigating adverse environmental effects in the composition of the deicing material determine its environmental friendliness. Reduction of direct and indirect cost due to the use of state-of-the-art multicomponent materials determine cost efficiency.
What types of deicing materials exist?
There are many substances that are used against ice, from sand-salt mixture to advanced multicomponent materials. Research in this field conducted by Ural Plant of Deicing Materials together with the leading research and development institutes enable design of effective deicer recipes and single granule deicers with improved properties.
Where can deicing materials be used?
Deicing materials can be used everywhere, from your yard to airports. However, the main territory of their application is the city streets – vehicle traffic and pedestrian areas.
What is the effect of deicing materials on footwear, animals and cars?
Research performed by deicing materials manufacturers has opened new opportunities for design of multicomponent substances that help integrate elements reducing impact on footwear and the environment. A six-year research resulted in recommendations of road maintenance and other R&D institutes to introduce such ingredients as formiates, carbamide, crushed marble and other additives improving deicing material properties and reducing impact on environment and human health. It is practically neutral to clothes, footwear, fur, soil and vegetation (has the same effect as regular moisture).
Is it environmentally safe to use deicing materials?
Multicomponent composition of BIONORD deicer can be partially changed to adapt to the specific climatic and environmental conditions of a region. It comprises corrosion inhibitors that counteract formation of rust, fertilize soil and reduce salinity.
Does the product leave white traces?
BIONORD products do not leave white traces in case of correct use. BIONORD Ascent deicing material has narrow specialization and can leave negligible white traces due to crushed marble that it contains.
Does the product have negative impact on footwear?
The product has a certificate issued by “Leather and Footwear” testing center of the Center of the Research and Development Institute for Leather and Footwear Industry, stating that it has low impact on shoe leather to the extent comparable to regular moisture.
Does the product have unpleasant odor?
The product is odorless, therefore it can be stored in any kinds of premises.
Does the product harm lawns and other vegetation?
Since deicing materials turn snow and ice pack into a liquid residue, liquid can flow to the adjacent lawns. In some cases, when excessive amount of remaining material enters a small section of the lawn, it should better be cleaned out.
Since deicing materials turn snow and ice pack into a liquid residue, liquid can flow to the adjacent lawns. In some cases, when excessive amount of remaining material enters a small section of the lawn, it should better be cleaned out.
Does the material leave traces and blemishes on wood or tile?
In case of correct use and removal of loose mass, deicing materials do not leave any traces. But it is necessary to take into account material ingress from other territories on footwear, tools and clothes, which also have to be cleaned.
Can deicing materials be used on specific surfaces?
Prior to treatment of such surfaces, we recommend contacting their manufacturer. The company does not recommend using this deicing material outside of the scope of its approved application on specific surfaces (metal roofing etc.).
Are there products for private use?
Now UZPM deicing materials are available both for municipal and community services in convenient package: 5, 10 and 25 kg buckets and bags.
Apart from municipal road authorities, multicomponent deicers are increasingly popular with community services, shop owners and shopping malls. Both facility management companies and shop owners are legally bound to clean the yards and territory adjacent to the shop entrance from snow and ice and have common problems: lack of storage space for large volumes of sand, dirty footprints spoiling the look of the premises, salt damaging footwear of the shop visitors and building residents.
Who is an expert in determining useful and harmful product qualities?
Quality of UZPM products is controlled by an in-house laboratory (analysis of more than 50% products), and by independent institutes – Institute of Natural Sciences under the auspices of Perm State University, Mechnikov Institute, Federal Budgetary Healthcare Institution St. Petersburg Center of Hygiene and Epidemiology.
What is the statistics of use of deicing materials in large cities?
Large Russian cities, such as Moscow, Kazan, Ufa, Khabarovsk, Vladivostok, and Ekaterinburg, have been using multicomponent BIONORD materials for several years now. They are joined by other cities and regions that start using deicers for treatment of central streets. To keep pace with time and technology, many cities abandon obsolete and financially ineffective methods of treatment of streets in favor of state-of-the-art deicing materials.
Where is expertise data for deicing materials available?
This data can be requested from deicing materials producers or their official distributors.
What is the principle of operation of deicing materials?
Initially, a deicer acts as a traction material enhancer by mechanically reducing sliding. Deicing material entering into reaction with snow forms salt brine with low freezing temperature. The brine prevents ice buildup and snow congelation. Interacting components increase melting efficiency (quantity of melted snow per one gram of deicers) and reduce the operating temperature of deicing mixture.Multicomponent deicing materials consist of a combination of natural minerals with added components that improve their properties: increase of ice melting time, wide temperature range down to -30 °С, enhanced melting efficiency, full solubility without traces or dirt.
Which deicing material is the best?
Select deicing material based on the intended purpose of its application. Our company’s range of products comprises solutions for the following applications:
Why is it necessary to distinguish areas of deicing materials application?
UZPM segregates deicing materials into narrow areas of application. This is because conditions of cleaning and traffic are widely different on pavements, motorways and bridges. E.g. road cleaning requires that the deicer would quickly melt ice, maintain brine concentration at low temperatures during 3–5 hours and does not have excessive viscosity. For public roads, BIONORD Universal deicing agent is recommended for all types of road surface.For convenience of use, BIONORD has a shape of small granules that can be spread manually in the lanes between street quarters and in the yards, or using special purpose auto spreaders in busy thoroughfares and crossovers.
Harmfulness of deicers: myth or reality?
The internet is swarming with stories about deicers corroding clothes, cars and asphalt; however, these stories seem to be copy-pasted from the same source. The reason of emergence of such tales is schemes of competitors that are incapable of producing competitive products and trying to damage our reputation. But it is impossible to deny facts! In Europe and across the ocean, such archaic methods as sand and salt mix have long been obsolete. People keep pace with technology and use multicomponent deicers to treat roads. BIONORD composition has been developed according to the state-of-the-art technology and is based on expert opinions, therefore it includes corrosion inhibitors and carbamide. These substances reduce impact on the environment and make deicers as “harmful” as plain water.
What is the product consumption rate, how much of it is necessary for effective use, per what area?
Do I have to read the label information?
Yes. Prior to use of the product, study the label information in order to use it rationally and efficiently. It is also important for safety and cost saving. Use of the product in large volumes does not always result in best performance.
Is there a fixed BIONORD composition?
Multicomponent composition of BIONORD deicer is designed with the possibility of partial change in adaptation to the specific climatic and environmental conditions of the region. It includes corrosion inhibitors which counteract rust and fertilize soil.
Where can I buy BIONORD?
BIONORD can be purchased from the official trade house of Ural Plant of Deicing Materials, and from our distributors from across Russia. We are not leaving you to battle ice on your own! Visit our website uzpm.ru to select your preferred method of purchasing deicing materials, obtain additional information and consult with our specialists.
Does the plant work on improvement of the mix composition in order to reduce its aggressive effect?
Yes, we continue our research, therefore we have fitted our laboratory with state-of-the-art tools. Presently it is one of the best-equipped laboratories in the Ural. We are studying new additives and substances in cooperation with Russian and foreign institutes. As of today, our plant can manufacture a deicing material meeting any requirements and preferences of the customer.
Instant action of BIONORD for difficult traffic situations
Drivers are the ones who have first-hand experience of all the repercussions of the winter season, from loose snow to ice glaze. It is especially evident on difficult parts of the road, e.g. ascents where friction between road surface and car tires is of vital importance. BIONORD Ascent will give you the confidence that you can mount any elevation. The deicing material contains crushed marble and granite that ensure the required friction coefficient immediately after application. Instant and prolonged anti-slip effect.
Why do you need BIONORD and UZPM?
Deicing materials supplier should be reliable, so that your street cleaners are not left without rdeicerss at the very height of the winter season due to the irresponsible company that disappeared without sending the order. UPDM is a major producer of deicing deicers working to evolve its materials together with R&D institutes, possessing an in-house laboratory, logistic and distribution networks. The quality of its products and delivery timing can be relied upon.