Reducing the Flammability of the LWL Snow Stabilization Agent

Abstract

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0778760

Entities

People

  • E. R. Evans
  • F. J. Sweeney

Organizations

  • Franklin Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alcohols
  • Alkenes
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Ethylene Glycol
  • Ethylenes
  • Flammability
  • Flash Point
  • Glycols
  • Helicopters
  • Materials
  • Methanols
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physical Properties
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vapor Pressure

Readers

  • Polar and Arctic Studies
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.