Kolor Kut Water Finding Paste 3oz (85g)
Kolor Kut Water Finding Paste, also globally known as Water Gauging Paste, is an industry-standard diagnostic chemical indicator designed to test for the exact presence and depth of free water accumulation at the bottom of fuel storage systems. Formulated into a stable compound, it provides fuel infrastructure managers with immediate, reliable tank profiling.
Product Description
In petrochemical and hydrocarbon storage tanks, condensed water naturally settles beneath fuel layers due to differences in specific gravity. Left unchecked, this hidden bottom-water triggers microbial fouling ("fuel bug"), asset rust, and catastrophic vehicle filter failure. Genuine Kolor Kut Water Finding Paste solves this vulnerability through an instantaneous color-metric chemical reaction. The golden-brown paste features full diagnostic compatibility with all petroleum hydrocarbons—including diesel, petrol, gasoline, fuel oil, and kerosene—as well as specialized chemical solutions like sulphuric acid, nitric acid, hydrochloric ammonia, soap suspensions, and chloride salt solutions.
Key Features & Benefits
- Instant Visual Indicator: The stable golden-brown chemical compound reacts instantly upon physical contact with moisture, transitioning into a brilliant, high-contrast red to provide an absolute line of water depth demarcation.
- Indefinite Shelf Stability: Formulated with no formal expiry date; the compound remains active and fully operational over long periods when maintained within a recommended temperature threshold of 31°F to 115°F (0.5°C to 46°C).
- Hydrocarbon Field Inertness: Completely unreactive to pure petroleum fuels, ensuring zero color distortion, bleeding, or chemical alteration of your fuel samples.
- Authentic US Engineering: Genuine Kolor Kut formulation manufactured under strict quality standards in the United States, trusted globally across aviation and commercial fuel terminals.
Product Instructions & Best Practices
To perform an accurate interface level test, apply a uniform, thin layer of the brown paste onto a clean gauge stick, dip-rod, or a weighted measurement string. Lower the apparatus directly through the fuel layer until it interfaces firmly with the absolute bottom of the storage tank. Hold the dip for 1–2 seconds, then smoothly withdraw the rod. The paste section that encountered water will display a clear brilliant red demarcation line, revealing the precise depth of the water layer. Once logged, the bulk water volume should be evacuated via a waste oil/water evacuation pump before finishing the tank sweep using targeted water absorption media.
Product Specifications & Technical Data
- Packaging Size: 3 oz. Tube (Approx. 85g / 88.7 mL)
- Packaging Availability: Available as Single Tubes or Wholesale Outer Cartons of 12
- Baseline Profile: Golden Brown Non-Slump Paste with Slight Ammonia Odour
- Water Solubility: Completely Miscible (Triggers Color Change)
- Flash Point (Closed Cup): 185°C
- Part Number / Identifier: KK-WATER-3OZ / Standard 3oz