SAR-GEL® BLUE water finding paste provides a fast, reliable way to detect water in the bottom of tanks filled with gasoline, gasoline/ethanol blends up to 20% ethanol, diesel, jet fuel, fuel oil, biodiesel, solvents, and other water incompatible materials. The orange paste turns navy blue on contact with water and works especially well in alcohol blend systems.
Note: Please choose between a single one ounce tube and box of 12 one ounce tubes.
Features
- Carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic (CMR) substances-free
- Fast reaction time, even in extreme temperature conditions
- High-contrast color change from orange to dark blue
- Suitable across various fuel types
- Fast cleanup process
Directions
* Response times measured at 70°F. Longer response times are expected at colder temperatures. |
|
Fuel Type | Detection Time* |
---|---|
Biodiesel | 2 seconds |
Diesel | 1 second |
Fuel oil | 1 second |
Gasoline without alcohol | < 5 seconds |
Hydrocarbons | 1 second |
Jet A | 1 second |
Light crude oil | 5 seconds |
E10 | 90 seconds |
E15 | 2 minutes** |
Storage
- Store SAR-GEL BLUE in a dry environment at room temperature.
- Replace the cap as quickly as possible after each use. Once the seal is broken, the paste will gradually absorb moisture from the air.