These dyes are used as a color additive in petroleum products such as gasoline, aircraft and diesel fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, wax and grease.
From Identifying sources and tax enforcement to the detection of leaks, the uses of our liquid dyes are numerous. Liquid dyes are typically added to gasoline at two pounds per thousand barrels (6 ppm) but may be used at higher concentration without affecting performance.
Recommended Dosage: The following recommendations are provided as a starting point for typical applications. Actual dosage will depend on desired color strength as well as background color of the base material.
Fuels 5 to 20 mg/l Lubricants 50 to 200 mg/l Greases 500 to 2000 mg/l