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Bright Dyes® FWT Red Wax (Cake)

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Bright Dyes® FWT Red Wax (Cake) is specially formulated versions of Rhodamine dye for convenient use in water tracing and leak detection studies. This bright, fluorescent red dye is certified by NSF International to ANSI/NSF Standard 60 for use in drinking water. It may be detected visually, by ultraviolet light and by appropriate fluorometric equipment. Today it is most often used visually. Visually the dye appears bright pink to red, depending on its concentration and under ultraviolet light as bright orange. Best for visual inspections of moderate volumes of water, 20,000-50,000 gallons.

Functions: Dye

Chemical Family: Rhodamines, Waxes

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 mater in fresh and salt water. Compared to Bright Dyes FLT Yellow/Green products it is significantly more resistant to degradation by sunlight and when used in fluorometry, stands out much more clearly against background fluorescence. As always a qualified hydrologist or other industry professional should evaluate the use and suitability of these products for any specific application. Store product out of sunlight, in a cool and dry location. Shelf life is 4 years from date of purchase.

Features
  • Red offers greater contrast to heavy concentrations of green algae
  • If the water were yellow Bright Dyes FWT Red would be best
  • It’s fluorescent properties offers greater apparent contrast than non-fluorescent blue
  • May be used for visual, ultraviolet and fluorometric inspections
  • Has a higher light fastness than FLT Yellow/Green
  • Resistant to the absorption of suspended matter

Applications & Uses

Markets
General Use
  • Examine Water Movement, Current, Flow (In springs, streams, lakes, ocean etc.)
  • Flow Mapping, Tracing and Time Studies
  • Pollution Studies (Discharge-Rate of Flow-Mixing, Diffusion and Dispersion – Circulation)
Applications
  • Tracing studies
  • Time and travel studies
  • Sea markers, flow mapping
  • Power plant piping
  • Lake and Pond leak detection
Coverage
Coverage of Products One Cake
Light Visual 2400 gallons
Strong Visual 240 gallons

Cake: Up to 3,600 gallons

Properties

Appearance
Dark Red Cone
Wrapping
Heat Sealed In Cold Water Soluble Film
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Detect Ability of Active Ingredient¹max. 100 ppb-
Dissolution Time (in sea water)45.0minutes-
Dissolution Time (in sea water)45minutes-
Maximum Absorbance Wavelength ²550 - 558nm
Maximum Absorbance Wavelength²550 - 588 nm-
Weight1.1875 - 1.3125Ounce-
Detect ability of active ingredient ¹max. 100ppb
Note

1 In deionized water in 100 ml flask. Actual detectability 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.