Bright Dyes® Standard Blue Wax (Cake)
- Chemical Family
- Waxes
Bright Dyes® Standard Blue Wax (Cake) is specially formulated versions of the dye Acid Blue 9. This dye is used for visual detection only and cannot be seen under ultraviolet light or detected by fluorometry. However, when used visually, its color is often thought to be more acceptable to public view than the fluorescing red or yellow green Bright Dyes products. In this respect, it is sometimes used in fountains, ponds and streams for decorative effect. Visually, the dye appears as aqua to royal blue depending on its concentration and activity of the water.
Product families
- Other Power Water & Utilities Applications
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Bright Dyes
- Functions
- Dye
- Applicable Processes
- Visual Detection, Water Decoration
- Visual Detection
- Water Decoration
- Note
1 In deionized water in 100 ml flask. Actual detectability and coverage in the field will vary with specific water conditions. 2 Smaller peak at 405 nm.
- Color
- Blue
- 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
- Acid Dyes
- Features
May be used for visual inspections; Frequently used for decorative effects; Evaluation of household systems; Generally blue may be more acceptable to public view; Has super light fastness; 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
- Wrapping
- Heat Sealed In Cold Water Film
- Appearance
- Dark Blue Cone
- 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)
- Technology
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Pigments & Colorants
- HIGHLIGHTS
It is based on biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) studies, the dye is biodegradable with 77% of the available oxygen consumed in 7 days. Bright Dyes Standard Blue products have been certified by NSF International to the ANSI/NSF Standard 60 for use in drinking water at specific levels. As always a qualified hydrologist or other industry professional should evaluate the 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.
- 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 | 630 | nm |
| Maximum Absorbance Wavelength (Smaller peak at 405 nm) | 630 | nm |
| Weight | 1.1875 - 1.3125 | Ounce |
