New Fluorescent Dye Prevents Devastating Environmental Disasters
Company Announcement - In January 2014, approximately 10,000 gallons of crude MCHM. (4-methylcyclohexanemethanol) chemical leaked from a holding tank at a storage facility into the ground near the Elk River in West Virginia. This accident polluted the river and the public water supply downstream from the plant, leaving at least 300,000 residents in nine counties without potable water for up to 10 days.
In the wake of this ecological and economic disaster, there is a renewed demand for stricter safety and environmental regulations for MCHM. They will require chemical storage facilities to implement more comprehensive leak detection and preventive maintenance programs.
That’s why Alerton International developed M-GLO™ fluorescent leak detection dye (U.S. Patent
No. 6,165,384; additional patents pending). This unique dye is able to find even the smallest leaks in MCHM chemical storage tanks. In the event of a spill, M-GLO dye can also help trace the path and limit the extent of contamination into soil and water.
M-GLO fluorescent dye is easy to use. Simply add a small amount of dye to the chemical storage tank, and circulate it thoroughly to mix. When the tank and piping are scanned with a high-intensity Spectroline® long-wave UV (365 nm) inspection lamp, all leak sites will glow a bright yellow! Since M-GLO dye can also quickly locate new leaks as soon as they occur, it’s ideal for use as part of a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
M-GLO dye is highly concentrated; one gallon (3.8 L) of dye treats 6,400 gallons (24,226 L) of MCHM. The dye is available in 1-gallon (3.8 L), 5-gallon (18.9 L), 55-gallon (208.2 L) and 264-gallon (1,000 L) containers.
For more information, call toll-free at 1-844-253-7866. Outside the U.S. and Canada, call 516-408-7550.
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