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    dyancey Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    May 10, 2006, 08:55 AM
    Colored Dye For Oil to Detect Leaks
    My company wants to use colored dye in our oils/lubricates to determine what machines the leaks are coming from. I have found one company that supplies a liquid dye in two colors, blue & red. We were hoping for a little more choice of colors. I have heard of a possible powdered dye for this use but cannot find any information on it. Does anyone know of a distributer that can help me & does anyone know if a powdered dye exists for this use?
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    May 10, 2006, 12:15 PM
    Googling it, I see most leak detectors for oil-based liquids are designed to be seen under UV light. Are you looking for something where UV is not needed?
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    Mar 22, 2008, 07:38 AM
    Standard oil base dye in powder form is available from specialist chemical supplies. I have some in red,blue and yellow. The commercial name is 'waxolene' and is a bit old now so the name may have changed. Made by ICI, I got mine from Bricco Chemicals. Don't know if they still supply it but maybe they have a similar product. I can give you a small sample if you want to trawl the suppliers for it.

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