
Key Features
- Color change from light blue to red upon contact with oil
- Detects mineral, vegetable, and animal oils
- Works with common solvents including benzol, alcohol, and alkaline solutions
- Suitable for use with oil gauging tapes
- Convenient 75-gram tube for easy storage and application
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Oil Finding Paste |
|---|---|
| Application | Gauging tape coating for oil detection |
| Color Change | Light blue to red on contact with oil |
| Detectable Substances | Mineral oil, vegetable oil, animal oil, benzol, alcohol, acrylic solution, alkaline solution, spirits |
| Net Weight | 75 grams (2.65 oz) |
| Packaging | Tube |
| IMPA Code | 650891 |
| Category | IMPA 65 — Measuring Tools |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the oil finding paste work?
The paste is applied to a gauging tape. When it contacts oil or solvents, it changes color from light blue to red, indicating the presence of hydrocarbons.
What types of oil can this paste detect?
It detects mineral oils, vegetable oils, animal oils, and many solvents including benzol, alcohol, acrylic solutions, and alkaline solutions.
Is this paste suitable for use in fuel tanks?
Yes, it is commonly used in marine fuel tanks, cargo tanks, and bilge spaces to measure oil-water interfaces.
How long does a 75g tube last?
Usage depends on frequency of gauging, but a 75g tube typically provides many applications for routine onboard maintenance.
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