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TECHNICAL SHEET

DESCRIPTION
Zero Gravity™ Third Rail Anti-Icer® is a specially formulated non-conductive, diethylene glycol and propylene glycol based winter operating agent for electrified third rails. It is formulated using Zero Gravity Smart fluid technology to make the fluid non-newtonian. This technology, developed by NASA/AMES Research Institute, has been patented and licensed to improve this anti-icers ability to stay in place. This same liquid transforms into an extremely resilient film that will stay in place even on vertical surfaces. It’s not easily washed off the rail with snow and rain and it will retain its anti-icing properties.

APPLICATIONS
Zero Gravity™ Third Rail Anti-Icer® is a winter operating agent designed for anti-icing electrified third rails. It is applied prior to and during winter storm events to prevent ice formation on third rails. It is applied by spraying, either with a specially designed system or with a plastic hand sprayer suitable for use around high voltage locations. It is a higher viscosity material that is very fluid during applications. Yet, when “at rest” on the third rail it regains its high viscosity and becomes gel-like to remain in place on vertical surfaces. It’s also effective in removing ice glaze from third rails when applied directly to the ice glaze.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES