Abstract: The invention provides for a deicing compositions for use on airplanes, runways, streets, and the like, which deicing composition comprises (a) an alkylene polyol, (b) an anionic surfactant capable of forming a hydrophobic monolayer on the metal surfaces of the aircraft, (c) a hydrophilic wetting agent which is capable of associating with the hydrophobic monolayer, and (d) a coupling agent, which facilitates the association between the wetting agent and monolayer.