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Bright Dyes® FLT Orange Wax (Cake)

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Bright Dyes® FLT Orange Wax (Cake) is specially formulated versions of Xanthene dye, certified by NSF International to ANSI/NSF Standard 60 for use in drinking water. This dye is the traditional fluorescent water tracing and leak detection material and has been used for labeling studies from the beginning of the century. It may be detected visually, by UV light and by appropriate fluoremetric equipment. Today it is most often used visually. This dye has been used by the military to mark downed pilots for search and rescue operations over large water bodies. Visually the dye appears orange to red-orange, depending on its concentration and under UV light as bright yellow.

Functions: Dye

Chemical Family: Xanthenes

Applicable Processes: Leak Detection, Visual Detection, Water Tracing

Features: Good Light Fastness

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Pigment Type
Industrial Additives Functions

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Product Highlights

The dye is resistant to absorption on most suspended matter in fresh and salt water. However, compared to Bright Dyes FLT Yellow/Green products it is slightly more resistant to degradation by sunlight but less resistant than our FWT Red products. As always a qualified hydrologist or other industry professional should evaluate the use and suitability of these products for any specific application.

Features
  • Its fluorescent properties offers greater apparent contrast than non-fluorescent blue
  • May be used for visual, ultravioletand fluorometricinspections
  • Disappears in sunlight more rapidly than FWT Red dye and non-fluorescent blue
  • Resistant to the absorption of suspended matter
  • Slow to moderate rate of dispersion
  • Best for visual inspections of moderate volumes of water, 20,000-50,000 gallons
  • Cake: Up to 3,600 gallons

Applications & Uses

Markets
General Use
  • Examine Water Movement, Current, Flow (In springs, streams, lakes etc.)
  • Flow Mapping, Tracing and Time Studies
  • Pollution Studies (Discharge – Rate of Flow – Mixing, Diffusion and Dispersion – Circulation)
Coverage
Coverage of Products One Cake
Light Visual 1800 gallons
Strong Visual 180 gallons
Applications
  • Tracing studies
  • Time and travel studies
  • Sea markers, flow mapping
  • Power plant piping
  • Lake and Pond leak detection

Properties

Appearance
Brick Red Cone
Wrapping
Heat Sealed In Cold Water Soluble Film
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Detect Ability of Active Ingredient¹max. 100 ppb
Detect Ability of Active Ingredient¹max. 100 ppb
Dissolution Time (in sea water)45.0minutes
Dissolution Time (in sea water)45minutes
Maximum Absorbance Wavelength²515 - 535nm
Maximum Absorbance Wavelength²515 - 535nm
Weight1.1875 - 1.3125Ounce
Note

1 In deionized water in 100 ml flask. Actual delectability and coverage in the field will vary with specific water conditions.
2 No significant change in fluorescence between 6 and 11 pH.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Safety & Health

Caution

These products may cause irritation and/or staining if allowed to come in contact wit the skin. The use of gloves and goggles is recommended when handling this product, as with any other dye or chemical.

Packaging & Availability

Sizes

1 7/8” Base 7/8” Height

Sizes

1 7/8” Base 7/8” Height

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • Store product out of sunlight, in a cool and dry location.
  • Shelf life is 4 years from date of purchase.