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Old Apr 26, 2016 | 1:32 am
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Originally Posted by Worcester
Yes most deicing fluids I have seen are a luminiuos green colour, I think I have seen orange used as well but that may just be a jet lag addled mind.
Yes there is orange too, which is Type I de-icing fluid. This is quite thin in consistency, and applied hot to remove existing snow and ice deposits on an aircraft.

The green stuff is Type IV which is anti-icing fluid, this is much thicker and applied to keep the surfaces clear of falling precipitation.
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