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BRIGHT DYES® WATER DYE TRACER WAX

Bright Dyes® Tracer Wax products (Cakes, Cones, Donuts) are specially designed to provide optimum dissolution in larger bodies of water and long-term flow studies. Unlike other options, the dye tracer wax releases slowly and ensures you find issues before they cause major problems. They have a slow to moderate rate of dispersion and work best with moderate to large volumes of water (more than 20,000 gallons). They are also safe, non-toxic, biodegradable, and many are certified to ANSI/NSF International Standard 60. As a Kingscote Chemicals brand, this environmentally friendly dye tracer wax is safe to use and contributes to our water conservation efforts.

BRIGHT DYES® WATER DYE TRACER WAX

Bright Dyes® Tracer Wax products (Cakes, Cones, Donuts) are specially designed to provide optimum dissolution in larger bodies of water and long-term flow studies. Unlike other options, the dye tracer wax releases slowly and ensures you find issues before they cause major problems. They have a slow to moderate rate of dispersion and work best with moderate to large volumes of water (more than 20,000 gallons). They are also safe, non-toxic, biodegradable, and many are certified to ANSI/NSF International Standard 60. As a Kingscote Chemicals brand, this environmentally friendly dye tracer wax is safe to use and contributes to our water conservation efforts.

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Product ID Name Type Color Fluorescent NSF Certified GHS SDS Tech Data
102003 Fluorescent FWT Red Cake – Wax Wax Red Yes
FWT-Red-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-FWT-Red-Wax.pdf
103063 Fluorescent FWT Red Cones – Wax Wax Red Yes
FWT-Red-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-FWT-Red-Wax.pdf
104043 Fluorescent FWT Red Donuts – Wax Wax Red Yes
FWT-Red-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-FWT-Red-Wax.pdf
102001 Fluorescent FLT Yellow/Green Cake – Wax Wax Green Yes
FLT-YG-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-Yellow-Green-Wax.pdf
103061 Fluorescent FLT Yellow/Green Cones – Wax Wax Green Yes
FLT-YG-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-Yellow-Green-Wax.pdf
104041 Fluorescent FLT Yellow/Green Donuts – Wax Wax Green Yes
FLT-YG-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-Yellow-Green-Wax.pdf
102006 Fluorescent FLT Orange Cakes – Wax Wax Orange Yes
FLT-Orange-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-Orange-Wax.pdf
103066 Fluorescent FLT Orange Cones – Wax Wax Orange Yes
FLT-Orange-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-Orange-Wax.pdf
104046 Fluorescent FLT Orange Donuts – Wax Wax Orange Yes
FLT-Orange-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-Orange-Wax.pdf
102002 Standard Blue Cakes – Wax Wax Blue
Standard-Blue-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-Std.-Blue-Wax.pdf
103062 Standard Blue Cones – Wax Wax Blue
Standard-Blue-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-Std.-Blue-Wax.pdf
104042 Standard Blue Donuts – Wax Wax Blue
Standard-Blue-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-Std.-Blue-Wax.pdf
102005 FLT Blue Cake – 10 pack Wax Blue
FLT Blue Cones_Cakes_Donuts TD-Std.-Blue-Wax.pdf
103065 FLT Blue Cone – 6 pack Wax Blue
FLT Blue Cones_Cakes_Donuts TD-Std.-Blue-Wax.pdf
104045 FLT Blue Donut – Individual Wax Blue
FLT Blue Cones_Cakes_Donuts TD-Std.-Blue-Wax.pdf

ALL TRACER DYE WAXES

Product ID Name Type Color Fluorescent NSF Certified GHS SDS Tech Data
102003 Fluorescent FWT Red Cake – Wax Wax Red Yes
FWT-Red-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-FWT-Red-Wax.pdf
103063 Fluorescent FWT Red Cones – Wax Wax Red Yes
FWT-Red-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-FWT-Red-Wax.pdf
104043 Fluorescent FWT Red Donuts – Wax Wax Red Yes
FWT-Red-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-FWT-Red-Wax.pdf
102001 Fluorescent FLT Yellow/Green Cake – Wax Wax Green Yes
FLT-YG-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-Yellow-Green-Wax.pdf
103061 Fluorescent FLT Yellow/Green Cones – Wax Wax Green Yes
FLT-YG-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-Yellow-Green-Wax.pdf
104041 Fluorescent FLT Yellow/Green Donuts – Wax Wax Green Yes
FLT-YG-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-Yellow-Green-Wax.pdf
102006 Fluorescent FLT Orange Cakes – Wax Wax Orange Yes
FLT-Orange-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-Orange-Wax.pdf
103066 Fluorescent FLT Orange Cones – Wax Wax Orange Yes
FLT-Orange-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-Orange-Wax.pdf
104046 Fluorescent FLT Orange Donuts – Wax Wax Orange Yes
FLT-Orange-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-Orange-Wax.pdf
102002 Standard Blue Cakes – Wax Wax Blue
Standard-Blue-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-Std.-Blue-Wax.pdf
103062 Standard Blue Cones – Wax Wax Blue
Standard-Blue-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-Std.-Blue-Wax.pdf
104042 Standard Blue Donuts – Wax Wax Blue
Standard-Blue-Cones_Cakes_Donuts.pdf TD-Std.-Blue-Wax.pdf
102005 FLT Blue Cake – 10 pack Wax Blue
FLT Blue Cones_Cakes_Donuts TD-Std.-Blue-Wax.pdf
103065 FLT Blue Cone – 6 pack Wax Blue
FLT Blue Cones_Cakes_Donuts TD-Std.-Blue-Wax.pdf
104045 FLT Blue Donut – Individual Wax Blue
FLT Blue Cones_Cakes_Donuts TD-Std.-Blue-Wax.pdf

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR TRACER DYE WAX

Bright Dyes® are safe for the environment, non-toxic, biodegradable and meet EPA standards. Many are certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard 60, for use in and around potable water at recommended levels.

The color of all dyes will disappear if the solution is mixed with chlorine. Add approximately 4 grams of 12% bleach for every gram of product in the solution. Adding water will also dilute dye concentration and reduce coloration, or even eliminate color all together depending on volume of water added. For outdoor use, the sun fades the dye naturally within one week.

Bright Dyes® act as a coloring label on each drop of water. As that water or liquid travels, it can be identified at each point on its travel, until it reaches extreme dilution.

Bright Dyes® fluorescent dye tracers are dyes that selectively absorb light in the visible range of the spectrum. They are fluorescent because, upon absorbing light, they instantly emit light at a longer wavelength than the light absorbed. This emitted (fluorescent) light goes out in all directions. Most common fluorescent tracers are compounds that absorb green light and emit red fluorescent light.

Below are some rough guidelines.

Tablets – As a general rule, 1 Bright Dyes® tablet will provide a strong visual in 60 gallons of water. I.e.: A 1,200 gallon septic system would require between 15- 20 tablets for a strong visual inspection.

Liquid concentrate – As a general rule, 1 Bright Dyes® pint will provide a strong visual in 10,000 gallons of water. I.e.: A collection line having 10,000 gallons of flow, would require 1 pint of liquid concentrate for a strong visual inspection.

Powder – As a general rule, 1-pound of Bright Dyes® powder will provide a strong visual in 120,000 gallons of water. I.e.: A cooling tower holding 240,000 gallons of water would require 2 pounds of Bright Dyes powder for a strong visual.

Bright Dyes® Standard Blue and Bright Dyes® FLT Yellow/Green are a little less expensive per gallons treated in the powder and liquid concentrate, than Bright Dyes® FWT Red.

  • 1 pound of Bright Dyes® Standard Blue or Bright Dyes® FLT Yellow/Green powder will create a strong visual in 120,000 gallons of water.
  • 1 pound of Bright Dyes® FWT red powder will create a strong visual in 60,400 gallons of water.
  • 1 gallon of Bright Dyes® Standard Blue or Bright Dyes® FLT Yellow/Green liquid will create a strong visual in 125,500 gallons of water.
  • 1 gallon of Bright Dyes® FWT Red 50 will create a strong visual in 62,500 gallons of water.

The color of Bright Dyes® you use should be based on contrast to the background color of the water. Any color can be used in clear water.

Bright Dyes® Fluorescent FWT Red Dye and Bright Dyes® FLT Yellow/Green dye because of their fluorescent nature have a greater apparent contrast than non-fluorescent blue.

Bright Dyes® FLT Yellow/Green is our most popular color and provides a vivid visual contrast in turbid, murky or brown colored water. Its’ fluorescent properties allow use at visual, UV and fluorometric levels.

Bright Dyes® FWT Red is our second most popular color and provides an excellent visual contrast to bodies of water which have high algae content or are green in color. Its’ fluorescent properties also allow use at visual, UV and fluorometric levels.

Bright Dyes® Standard Blue dye is generally more acceptable to public view but usually is not as vivid as Bright Dyes® FLT Yellow/Green and Bright Dyes® FWT Red when used in tracing situations.

PPM means parts per million. 1 PPM means the color of the product is visible in clear water at one part dye tracing product to a million parts water. 1 PPM in 10,000 gallons of water requires approximately 1 pint of Bright Dyes water tracing liquid concentrate. This is generally referred to as a strong visual concentration level.

The material will not adversely affect an individual’s health. Drink plenty of water and do not induce vomiting. The person’s perspiration and urine will be tinted the color of the tablet for a short period of time.

It is dependent on the application, water color and the volume of water involved.

SMALL VOLUMES OF WATER – 0 – 20,000 gallons – Use Bright Dyes® tablets
A. Septic system analysis
B. Leak detection
C. Plumbing and sewer tracing
D. Storm and sewer drains

MODERATE VOLUMES OF WATER – 20,000 to 50,000 gallons – Use Bright Dyes® tablets, Bright Dyes® liquid concentrate or Bright Dyes® wax products
A. Examine water movement, current, flows
B. Flow mapping and tracing
C. Flow time studies
D. Storm and sewer drains

LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER – 50,000 + gallons – Use Bright Dyes® liquid concentrate or Bright Dyes® powder.
A. Leak detection
B. Flow Studies
C. Pollution studies
D. Condenser tubes and coils
E. Power plant piping
F. Lakes, rivers, ponds

FOR PROJECTS WHERE METERING OF INPUT INTO SYSTEMS IS REQUIRED – Use Bright Dyes® liquid
concentrate
A. Flow studies
B. Dilution rates
C. Leak detection
D. Pollution detection, septic tanks, sewer lines

For small amounts of water, the Bright Dyes® tablets are clean and easy to use…no measuring is required. They may be dropped or flushed directly into a drain, sewer, septic system, etc., where they dissolve in about 3-5 minutes. Or, they may be dissolved in a small amount of water first.

For larger bodies of water, Bright Dyes® powder or Bright Dyes® liquid concentrate may be more suitable for your needs.

In the situation of a long-term flow study Bright Dyes® wax products such as cakes, cones, or donuts may be appropriate.

APPLICATIONS FOR DYE TRACER WAX

There are a wide variety of applications that can benefit from the slow dispersion of our water tracer wax. Some of the most commonly recommended applications include: lake and pond leak detection, sea markers, flow mapping, tracing studies, time and travel studies. Available in a wide variety of styles and colors, there is sure to be an option for every application. Use the chart above to explore all the available options for dye tracer wax from Bright Dyes. Shop the full selection of Bright Dyes tracer dyes to find the options that make sense for effectively tracing leaks or other issues.

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