Section 3: Liquid Chemical (Chemical Solution) Application Capability
Anchor: #i1000877When to Use Liquid Chemicals
There are advantages for using liquids at pavement temperatures of 23 degrees Fahrenheit and above. These include:
- the ability to apply a chemical uniformly over the pavement
- the ability to place a chemical onto dry pavement as a pre-storm treatment to prevent bonded snow or ice from forming.
However, this means putting the chemical down before enough snow has accumulated to prevent the chemical from reaching the pavement or from being excessively diluted. In some situations it may be beneficial to remove snow and slush from the road using traditional mechanical methods.
Liquids can be used at pavement temperatures below 23 degrees Fahrenheit by following the manufacturer’s suggested rate of application for varying conditions. The cost effectiveness of using liquid chemicals at lower pavement temperatures needs to be evaluated on a case by case basis.