DE-ICING SYSTEMS (FAA APPLICATIONS ONLY)
Aircraft • Runway • Airfield Infrastructure
FYVE STAR, Inc.™ provides access to high-performance, FAA-compatible de-icing systems through a vetted network of suppliers and logistics channels. We support aviation operations with materials engineered for safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across aircraft, runways, and airfield environments.
Aircraft De-Icing Systems (FAA Approved)
Liquid Aircraft Systems
Safewing™ MP I LFD 88
Aircraft De-Icing Fluid
Safewing™ MP I LFD 88 is a propylene glycol-based Type I aircraft deicing fluid designed for effective removal of frost, snow, and ice from aircraft surfaces during aviation winter operations.
Manufactured by Clariant Corporation, Safewing™ MP I LFD 88 meets or exceeds SAE AMS 1424 requirements.
Key Capabilities:
- SAE AMS 1424 compliant
- Propylene glycol based
- Low foaming technology
- Readily biodegradable
- GHS label free
- Designed for aviation deicing operations
- Manufacturer technical data indicates the product is free of fluorinated compounds such as PFAS
Applications:
- Aircraft surface deicing
- Ground servicing operations
- Commercial aviation support
- Airport winter operations
- Military aviation operations
Safewing™ MP IV LAUNCH
Aircraft Anti-Icing Fluid (Holdover Protection)
Safewing™ MP IV LAUNCH is a Type IV aircraft anti-icing fluid designed for extended holdover performance during active winter weather conditions.
Manufactured by Clariant Corporation, Safewing™ MP IV LAUNCH meets or exceeds SAE AMS 1428 requirements.
Key Capabilities:
- SAE AMS 1428 compliant
- Extended holdover performance
- Long-term storage stability
- Low foaming characteristics
- Readily biodegradable
- FAA and Transport Canada aligned operational guidance
- Manufacturer technical data indicates the product is free of fluorinated compounds such as PFAS
Applications:
- Aircraft anti-icing operations
- Ground support operations
- Airport winter readiness
- Severe weather operational support
- Military airfield operations
Runway De-Icing Systems (FAA Approved)
AMS 1435
Safeway® KF
Liquid Runway De-Icer – Potassium Formate
Safeway® KF is a liquid solution used for anti-icing and de-icing of critical airfield surfaces, providing uniform coverage and reliable performance.
Availability: Available in select regions. Contact FYVE STAR to confirm supply and delivery options.
Key Capabilities:
- Certified to SAE AMS 1435
- Uniform surface application
- Effective in extreme winter conditions
- Lower corrosivity than chloride-based products
AMS 1431
Safeway® SF
Solid Runway De-Icer – Sodium Formate
Safeway® SF is a solid runway de-icing agent designed for removal of snow and ice from airfield pavements, including runways, taxiways, and aprons.
Key Capabilities:
- Complies with SAE AMS 1431
- Fast-acting performance
- Lower environmental impact vs traditional salts
- Supports high-traffic airfield operations
Airfield Infrastructure Support (FAA-Aligned)
Aprons • Perimeter Areas • Walkways • Access Routes
FYVE STAR supports FAA-aligned de-icing applications beyond aircraft and primary runways, including surrounding operational infrastructure where material compatibility and surface protection are critical.
Applications Include:
- Aircraft aprons and staging zones
- Taxiway edges and access routes
- Walkways and personnel paths
- Perimeter roadways within controlled areas
Capabilities:
- Material selection based on surface sensitivity
- Reduced-corrosion options
- Compatibility with aviation environments
- Scalable deployment across installations
FAA SPECIFICATIONS
AVIATION OPERATIONAL SUPPORTED
Aviation Deicing FAQ
What is the difference between sodium acetate and sodium formate?
- Runways
- Taxiways
- Aprons
- Airfield operational areas
- Military and commercial aviation facilities
- Strong initial melting performance
- Exothermic heat-producing characteristics
- Effective anti-icing capability
- High-performance winter operations
- Long aviation operational history
- Reduced biological oxygen demand (BOD)
- Reduced chemical oxygen demand (COD)
- Readily biodegradable characteristics
- Reduced environmental persistence
- Low-corrosion operational profile
- Strong compatibility with aviation operational environments
- Weather severity
- Airfield operational priorities
- Environmental management programs
- Corrosion considerations
- Storage and handling preferences
- Regulatory or installation-specific requirements
What is the difference between aircraft deicing and anti-icing?
Aircraft deicing removes existing frost, ice, or snow from aircraft surfaces prior to departure.
Aircraft anti-icing provides a protective layer designed to delay additional accumulation during active winter weather conditions.
What is the difference between Type I and Type IV aircraft fluids?
Type I fluids are generally used for deicing and removal of snow and ice.
Type IV fluids are designed primarily for anti-icing protection and extended holdover performance prior to takeoff.
Are runway deicers and aircraft fluids the same product?
No.
Aircraft deicing fluids and runway deicing materials serve different operational purposes and are governed by different specifications.
Can Type I and Type IV fluids be mixed?
Type I and Type IV fluids should not be mixed unless specifically authorized by operational procedures and manufacturer guidance.
Are these aviation fluids PFAS-free?
According to manufacturer technical data, Safewing™ MP I LFD 88 and Safewing™ MP IV LAUNCH are represented as being free of fluorinated compounds such as PFAS.
Users should always review current manufacturer documentation prior to operational use.
What is sodium formate runway deicer?
Sodium formate is a solid runway deicing material commonly used for aviation pavements, runways, taxiways, and aprons.
It is designed to support aviation winter operations while offering reduced corrosivity compared to traditional chloride-based materials.
Is calcium chloride FAA-approved for aircraft or runway deicing?
Calcium chloride is not FAA-approved for aircraft deicing operations or aviation runway systems covered under SAE AMS aviation specifications.
Are technical documents available?
Yes.
Technical Data Sheets, SDS documentation, product literature, and quote requests should be available for each approved aviation product listed on the FAA page.
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Layton, Utah
801-552-9100
info@fyvestar.com