How de-icers work
Discover the science behind ice removal and prevention
Using de-icer is one of life’s more satisfying experiences – spray it on and the ice rapidly melts away. How does it work though? Read all about ethylene glycol, the organic molecule in most de-icers, and other chemicals used in the colder months. Plus, learn about the risks to the environment and wine drinkers in the 1980s …
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