Bright Dyes® FLT Orange Wax (Cake)
- Chemical Family
- Xanthenes
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.
Product families
- Other Power Water & Utilities Applications
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Bright Dyes
- Features
Good Light Fastness; 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
- Functions
- Dye
- Applicable Processes
- Leak Detection, Visual Detection, Water Tracing
- Leak Detection
- Visual Detection
- Water Tracing
- 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.
- Color
- Orange (Fluorescent)
- 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.
- Markets
- Industrial
- Dye Type
- Fluorescent Dyes
- Wrapping
- Heat Sealed In Cold Water Soluble Film
- Appearance
- Brick Red Cone
- 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)
- Pigment Type
- Fluorescent
- Technology
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Pigments & Colorants
- 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.
- Storage Condition
Store product out of sunlight, in a cool and dry location.; Shelf life is 4 years from date of purchase.
- Certifications and Compliance
- NSF Approved
- Industrial Additives Features
- Good Light Fastness
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Dye
Technical data
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7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Detect Ability of Active Ingredient¹ | max. 100 | ppb |
| Detect Ability of Active Ingredient¹ | max. 100 | ppb |
| Dissolution Time (in sea water) | 45.0 | minutes |
| Dissolution Time (in sea water) | 45 | minutes |
| Maximum Absorbance Wavelength² | 515 - 535 | nm |
| Maximum Absorbance Wavelength² | 515 - 535 | nm |
| Weight | 1.1875 - 1.3125 | Ounce |
