✨ Premium Fluorescein – The Electric Glow That Captivates! ✨
Ultra-Pure C₂₀H₁₂O₅ | 99.9%+ Dye-Grade | Neon Brilliance
Ignite your world with Fluorescein, the legendary fluorescent dye that erupts into blazing yellow-green radiance under UV light. This water-soluble, pH-sensitive wonder shifts from invisible to eye-searing neon in seconds, making it the gold standard for diagnostics, leak detection, and visual magic. Lab-certified, non-toxic (in standard use), and endlessly versatile—one pinch turns oceans into glowing rivers.
All Uses of Fluorescein
1. Medical Diagnostics & Ophthalmology
- Corneal Abrasions & Fit Testing: Gold standard in fluorescein eye strips; stains damaged corneal epithelium bright green under cobalt blue light.
- Angiography: Intravenous fluorescein sodium maps retinal blood vessels in real-time (fundus fluorescein angiography).
- Surgical Guidance: Highlights sentinel lymph nodes in cancer staging.
2. Leak & Flow Detection
- Plumbing & HVAC: Traces leaks in pipes, radiators, and roofs (glows under UV).
- Hydrology: Tracks groundwater flow, river connectivity, and pollution dispersion.
- Aerospace: Detects micro-cracks in fuel lines and hydraulic systems.
3. Scientific Research & Forensics
- Cell Biology: Labels antibodies, proteins, and DNA in fluorescence microscopy (FITC conjugate).
- Forensics: Reveals latent fingerprints and bodily fluids at crime scenes under alternate light sources.
- Oceanography: Dye-release studies to model currents and dispersion.
4. Industrial & Safety Applications
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Penetrant dye in fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) for surface defects in metals.
- Search & Rescue: Aerial drops create glowing markers visible for miles (e.g., sea dye markers).
- Textile & Paper: Fluorescent whitening agent (historical use).
5. Art, Entertainment & Education
- Blacklight Art & Raves: Core pigment in UV-reactive paints, inks, and body paint.
- Laser Shows: Amplifies green laser beams in fog for volumetric effects.
- Chemistry Demos: Classic fluorescence vs. phosphorescence experiment with UV lamps.
6. Environmental & Specialty Uses
- Water Treatment: Monitors filtration efficiency and membrane integrity.
- Antifreeze Tracer: Added to coolant to detect engine leaks (glows under UV).
- pH Indicator: Shifts color in highly acidic/basic solutions (though less common).