Patent ID: 6805811
Filing Date: 2004-10-19
Classification: C09K

Abstract:
A method for reducing the buildup of snow and ice on an outdoor surface, comprising:applying to the outdoor surface a composition comprising: an aqueous solution which contains a low molecular weight carbohydrate, a chloride salt and phytic acid and its salts in which the constituents are present in the following concentration: Weight %Carbohydrateâ€‚â€‰3 to 60Chloride Saltâ€‚â€‰5 to 35Phytic Acid and its salts0.5 to 5.0WaterBalanceand where said carbohydrate has a molecular weight in the range of about 180 to 1500, and is at least one selected from the group consisting of glucose, fructose and higher saccharides based on glucose and/or fructose and mixtures thereof.