For rapidly detecting the presence of oil in water and/or soil. When the pale blue paper comes into contact with hydrocarbons, specifically gasoline, fuel oil, lubricating oil, etc., it turns a dark blue colour.
Technical specifications: | ||
Substance | Colour reaction can be seen immediately (mg/l water) |
Colour reaction can be seen clearly (mg/l water) |
Petroleum ether (Kp. 40–80 °C) | 250 | 400 |
Carburettor fuel (Super) | 10 | 25 |
EL fuel oil | 5 | 10 |
Lubricating oil | 1 | 5 |
Verification of | Oil |
Colour conversion | pale blue to dark blue |