Usage Statistics
The amount of fluid necessary to deice an aircraft depends on a wide variety of factors. Deicing a large commercial aircraft typically consumes between 500 US gallons (1,900 L) and 1,000 US gallons (3,800 L) of diluted fluid.
The cost of fluid varies widely due to market conditions. The amount deicing service companies charge end users is generally in the range of US$8 to US$12 per diluted gallon.
The total annual usage of deicing fluids in the U.S. is estimated to be approximately 25 million US gallons (95,000,000 L), broken down as follows (figures from 2008, adjusted to show totals for undiluted fluid):
| Fluid type | Annual amount | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Type I Propylene Glycol | 19,305,000 US gal (73,080,000 L) | 77.1% |
| Type IV Propylene Glycol | 2,856,000 US gal (10,810,000 L) | 11.4% |
| Type I Ethylene Glycol | 2,575,000 US gal (9,750,000 L) | 10.3% |
| Type IV Ethylene Glycol | 306,000 US gal (1,160,000 L) | 1.2% |
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