PG....Plane deicer?

[sidetrack]

Was watching a show on discovery or was it TLC(?) about the bush pilots in Alaska and the narrator said they use propylene glycol (PG)to deice the planes? Is this true? Anyone know anything about this? I am sure there is someone out there a lot more educated about this than I. It just stopped me in my tracks when I heard that. Not sure why but it did. I know many things have dual purpose uses but that one kinda freeked me out.

 

[Nomoreash]

Yes, Ethylene Glycol in the past was more often used but because Propylene Glycol is essentially nontoxic it's more widely used now.

 

[Iffy]

It's comforting knowing that my PV won't ice up! What? Oh, Florida West Coast... glad ya asked.

 

[Darrigaaz]

You know what else can be used to de-ice planes and yet most people need it for the enjoyment of their lives?

Sunlight.

 

[Happiemeals]

That, and really hot water too =)

 

[Nomoreash]

Don't forget salt, great for that along with melting snales and also making my sisters cooking palatable.

 

[otrpu]

And I can take comfort in the fact that my lungs are not likely to freeze up since I vape. JMHO

Cheers,
otrpu

 

[BardicDruid]

It's also used as anti-freeze, in drinking water.

 

[marcellus7]

Ive used a cup of hot water to de-ice my windshield a few times

 

[WomanOfHeart]

Ive used a cup of hot water to de-ice my windshield a few times

I wouldn't do that up here in Colorado and certainly not if I were in Alaska. It'll crack your windshield! LOL!

The deicer I use in the winter has PG in it and it works like a charm. Hhhmmmm...maybe I should start making my own deicer since I DIY my nicquid.

 

[TomCatt]

Make your own deicer:
How to Defrost Frozen Car Windows | eHow.com

 

[marcellus7]

I wouldn't do that up here in Colorado and certainly not if I were in Alaska. It'll crack your windshield! LOL!

The deicer I use in the winter has PG in it and it works like a charm. Hhhmmmm...maybe I should start making my own deicer since I DIY my nicquid.

mmmm Caramel Vanilla De-Icer sounds great, lol

 

[fray]

PG is also used in soap, lotions, drink mixes (mio), and 100s of other household consumer products.

It is used for fog machines, cigar humidors, some hospital ventilation systems, and e cigs.

It is used in so many things because it has been proven to be generally safe for human contact and ingestion.

 

[kabonk]

and its running through my water cooled pc as my coolent its low conductive, PG is awsome