Tropical
Shade Lake and Pond™ products
are specially formulated
versions of the dye
Acid Blue 9 and may
be used in lakes,
fountains and ponds
to create an attractive
natural deep blue
look that will enhance
a water body’s
natural beauty.
Tropical
Shade® is
environmentally safe,
non-toxic, is harmless
to fish, wildlife, pets
and humans when used as
directed.
Based on biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) studies, the dye is biodegradable
with 77% of the available oxygen consumed in 7 days.
Tropical Shade’s Lake and Pond 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.
|
General
Properties
|
Liquids
|
Toss
and Go
|
|
Detectability
of active ingredient (1)
|
Visual <100ppb
|
Visual <100ppb
|
|
Maximum
Absorbance Wavelength (2)
|
630
nm
|
630
nm
|
|
Appearance
|
Clear,
dark blue aqueous solution
|
Dark
blue fine
powder
|
|
Weight
|
8.35
lbs.
|
4.0
oz. per packet
|
|
Active
Ingredient
|
12.5%
by weight
|
75%
by weight
|
|
Dissolution
Time (3)
|
Immediate
|
50%<
3 minutes,
95%< 6 minutes
|
|
Specific
Gravity
|
1.04
± 0.03 @ 25° C
|
|
|
Viscosity
(4)
|
1.8
cps
|
|
|
pH
|
5.2± 1.0
@ 25° C
|
8.5 ± 0.5
@ 25 C
|
|
|
|
|
| Coverage
of Products |
Liquids |
Packets |
| Strong
Visual |
4
acre/ft. per gallon
(1,300,000 gallons
of oil water) |
312,500
gallons per packet |
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.
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.
3. (One tablet, 1 gram of powder), in flowing deionized water in
a 10 gallon tank.
4. Measured on a Brookfield viscometer, Model LV, UL adapter, 60
rpm @ 25° C.
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