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Tracer Dyes are available in tablet or liquid form.  These fluorescent dyes can be used to inspect water heating, cooling and processing systems for leaks, water tracing in both fresh and salt water.  The dye may be detected visually, with a ultraviolet (UV) black light or fluoremetric equipment.  These dyes are the same types that are used for search and rescue operations such as searching for downed pilots and stranded boats.

These dyes are ANSI/NSF standard 60 certified for use in drinking water.  The dyes are biodegradable and degrade under sunlight over a period of days.

Yellow-Green Dyes
  Tablets Liquids
Max Absorption Wavelength 510 nm 510 nm
Detectability Visual < 100 ppb Visual < 100 ppb
Light Visual Limit 600 gallons / tablet 7,500 gallons / ounce
Strong Visual Limit 60 gallons / tablet 750 gallons / ounce
PH NA 8.0
Solubility In Water Highly Soluble Highly Soluble
Chemical Family Xanthene Xanthene
Max Use In Potable Water 6.0 ppb 10.0 ppb
Flammability Non-Flammable Non-Flammable
 

Red Dyes
  Tablets Liquids
Max Absorption Wavelength 565 nm 565 nm
Detectability Visual < 100 ppb Visual < 100 ppb
Light Visual Limit 600 gallons / tablet 15,500 gallons / ounce
Strong Visual Limit 60 gallons / tablet 1,500 gallons / ounce
PH NA 8.0
Solubility In Water Highly Soluble Highly Soluble
Chemical Family Xanthene Xanthene
Max Use In Potable Water 0.3 ppb 0.8 ppb
Flammability Non-Flammable Non-Flammable
 

Please also see our UVHG for another type of tracer dye.

 

 

                                

 

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Last modified: June 16, 2015