TECHNICAL DATA FWT RED WAX

Bright Dyes FWT Red Wax Dye products are specially formulated versions of Rhodamine WT 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.

The dye is resistant to absorption on most suspended mater in fresh and salt water. Compared to Bright Dyes FLT Yellow/Green Dye 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 the use and suitability of these products for any specific application should be evaluated by a qualified hydrologist or other industry professional.

General Properties	Dye Cakes	Dye Cones	Dye Donuts
Detectability of active ingredient 1	Visual <100 ppb	Visual <100 ppb	Visual <100 ppb
Maximum absorbance wavelength 2	550/588 nm	550/588 nm	550/588 nm
Appearance & Size	Dark Blue Cake 1 7/8" Base 7/8" Height	Dark Blue Cone 3.0" Base 1 3/8" Height	Dark Blue Donut 4" Diameter 4" Height / _" hole
Weight	1.25 oz + 5%	4.5 oz + 5%	32 oz + 5%
Wrapping	Heat sealed in cold water soluble film	Heat sealed in cold water soluble film	Heat sealed in cold water soluble film
Dissolution Time	About 45 minutes in sea water	About 1 _ hours in sea water	About 3-5 hours in sea water
Coverage of Products	Dye Cakes	Dye Cones	Dye Donuts
Light Visual (100 ppb)	2,400 gallons	9,600 gallons	74,000 gallons
Strong Visual (1 ppm)	240 gallons	960 gallons	7,400 gallons

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.

To our best knowledge the information and recommendations contained herein are accurate and reliable. However, this information and our recommendations are furnished without warranty, representation, inducement, or license of any kind, including, but not limited to the implied warranties and fitness for a particular use or purpose. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests and to read the material safety data sheet carefully before using.