Gen 2 is a high-performance 50% potassium acetate liquid de-icer designed to deliver fast, reliable ice control across airports, highways, rail networks, bridges and other critical infrastructure.
Key Benefits
Quickly melts ice and helps prevent refreezing, improving safety and reducing winter-related disruption.
Readily biodegradable and chloride-free, helping organisations reduce the environmental impact of winter maintenance activities.
Helps protect roads, rail assets, vehicles, equipment and infrastructure from the damage associated with traditional salt-based de-icers.
Trusted by airports for more than 30 years to keep critical infrastructure safe and operational during winter conditions.
Potassium acetate is one of the most commonly used liquid de-icing fluids in Canada, where operators rely on its performance in demanding winter environments.
The reliable liquid formulation rapidly breaks the bond between ice and the surface, helping restore safe operating conditions and minimise winter disruption. Suitable for both preventative anti-icing and reactive de-icing applications, Gen 2 provides efficient, uniform coverage and can be applied using a wide range of conventional spray equipment. In addition to its proven de-icing performance, potassium acetate offers a lower corrosion profile than traditional chloride-based de-icers, helping to protect valuable infrastructure, vehicles and equipment. Its readily biodegradable characteristics also make it a more environmentally responsible choice, supporting winter maintenance programmes where asset protection and environmental stewardship are key priorities.
Suitable for:
Performance Metrics
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | 50% Potassium acetate with corrosion inhibitors |
| Appearance | Clear liquid, free of suspended solids or cloudiness |
| Freeze Point | -60c |
| pH | 9.5 – 11.5 |
| Pack Size | 20L, 1000L, Bulk delivery up to 28 tonnes |
Compliance & Approvals
Gen 2 is certified to the industry standard requirement of SAE AMS 1435E and is an Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved specification for use by commercial airports and military bases.
Why airports choose LNT Solutions
GEN2 Liquid De-icer FAQs
Gen 2 provides effective de-icing performance at temperatures down to -60°C. Performance will vary depending on factors such as pavement temperature, weather conditions, ice thickness and application rate.
Gen 2 starts working immediately on contact because it is already in liquid form and does not need moisture to activate. Under typical conditions around 0°C on thin ice or frost, operators will often see the ice bond begin to break within 5-15 minutes. This allows mechanical removal or traffic action to clear the surface more easily.
Yes. Gen 2 can be applied proactively to help prevent ice formation (anti-icing) or reactively to remove existing ice and frost (de-icing).
Yes, where approved and applied according to instructions.
It has also been independently tested in accordance with LFV Method 2-98 to demonstrate minimal impact on asphalt pavement adhesion, helping to protect runway surfaces and support long-term pavement durability.
It is chloride-free, triazole free and does not contain any PFAS ingredients.
Designed for use with existing airport maintenance equipment, helping simplify implementation. Get in touch with our technical team for guidance on optimum application rates and equipment configuration.
Gen 2 is a potassium acetate clear liquid de-icer that typically leaves minimal visible residue after application.
