TRACE_Blue
Marker
General Information:
TRACE_Blue is a special liquid dye, which was createted on the basis of anthraquinone dye in a xylene. TRACE_Blue is commonly used to identyfy, trace or mark petroleum fuels, formulated for easy in-line injection into fuels. TRACE_Blue is soluble in all hydrocarbons.
Typical Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Parameter | Unit | Value | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colour, at 20 ºC | - | Blue | PB-01 - Edition 1 |
| Density at 15 ºC | kg/m3 | 930 - 960 | PN-EN ISO 12185:2002 |
| Pour Point | ºC | < -39 | PN-EN ISO 3016:2005 |
| Flash Point | ºC | > 23 | PN-EN ISO 2719:2016 |
| Viscosity at 20 ºC | mm2/s | > 7 | PN-EN ISO 3104 |
| Water solubility | - | Insoluble | Visual inspection |
| Solubility in hydrocarbons | - | Soluble | Visual inspection |
Application:
TRACE_Blue is widely used:
- as a marker to identify source, brand or grade;
- as a support for identification tax purposes;
- as an aid in proper use of products.
Treat rate:
A treat rate of TRACE_Blue depends on custumer or specification requirements and on the inherent colour of the base fuel. The lowes treat rate to produce blue colour in fuels is around 2 mg/l. TRACE_Blue can be also injected into fuel as a pre-diluted solution.
Packaging:
TRACE_Blue is available in 200-litre barrels or 1000-litre tanks. Other types of packaging are available on request.