Bright Dyes® FWT Red Wax (Cake)
- Chemical Family
- Rhodamines, WaxesRhodaminesWaxes
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.
Product families
- Other Power Water & Utilities Applications
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Bright Dyes
- Features
Good Light Fastness; 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
- Functions
- Dye
- Applicable Processes
- Leak Detection, Visual Detection, Water Tracing
- Leak Detection
- Visual Detection
- Water Tracing
- Color
- Red (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
- Coverage
- Cake: Up to 3,600 gallons
- Dye Type
- Fluorescent Dyes
- Wrapping
- Heat Sealed In Cold Water Soluble Film
- Appearance
- Dark Red 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)
- Pigment Type
- Fluorescent
- Technology
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Pigments & Colorants
- 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.
- 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 |
| Dissolution Time (in sea water) | 45.0 | minutes |
| Dissolution Time (in sea water) | 45 | minutes |
| Maximum Absorbance Wavelength ² | 550 - 558 | nm |
| Maximum Absorbance Wavelength² | 550 - 588 | nm |
| Weight | 1.1875 - 1.3125 | Ounce |
| Detect ability of active ingredient ¹ | max. 100 | ppb |
