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AQUASHADEŽ AQUATIC
DYE FACT SHEET
EPA Reg. No. 33068-1 EPA Est. No. 42291-GA-1
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| AQUASHADEŽ is a blend of blue
and yellow dyes specifically designed to screen or shade
portions of the sunlight spectrum (red-orange and
blue-violet) required by underwater aquatic plant and
algae growth. This action effectively inhibits
photo-synthesis in young, bottom growth and may prevent
development altogether if applied early enough in the
season. |
| AQUASHADEŽ is primarily
effective at depths of two feet or greater. Inhibition
of Planktonic (suspended) algae blooms has also been
proven. Desirable, floating leaved plants such as lilies
are unaffected if they have already surfaced and
concentrated product does not contact leaves
directly. |
| For control of shallow-water
plants, surface algae mats and other free-floating
plants unaffected by AQUASHADEŽ, Applied Biochemists has
a variety of quality algaecides and aquatic herbicides to
selectively solve these problems. Use of AQUASHADEŽ in
conjunction with these other products provides an
effective year round control and maintenance
program. |
| AQUASHADEŽ is the only
"colorant" product of its kind which is registered by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for aquatic
plant growth control. Therefore, it is the only
formulation which has gone through the necessary testing
to meet these criteria. Aquatic plant growth control
claims by other dye manufacturers are illegal under both
Federal E.P.A. regulations and U.S. patent laws.
Furthermore, aquatic treatment with non-registered dyes,
even as a colorant, is illegal in some states.
Environmental and regulatory concerns warrant prudent
use of properly labeled aquatic treatment
products. |
| AQUASHADEŽ is effective at a
low dosage concentration. One gallon treats one acre of
water with an average depth of four feet (approximately
equivalent to one ounce per 10,000 gallons). This
provides a one part per million concentration. Water
treated with AQUASHADEŽ will have an aesthetically
pleasing crisp, clear aqua-blue coloration. It will not
cloud the water nor significantly reduce visibility.
Color "tint" of treated water will vary somewhat
depending upon depth, dissolved and suspended materials
in the water, and background (bottom color). |
| AQUASHADEŽ is easy to apply
by simply pouring in along the water's edge. Natural
water movements will quickly disperse the product until
even coloration is achieved throughout. Quicker
dispersion can be accomplished by applying AQUASHADEŽ
evenly on the surface with a sprayer, injecting into
water pumps, or applying around aerators or waterfalls.
Wearing of rubber gloves and protective eye wear is
advised for cleanliness and safety. |
| AQUASHADEŽ has been used
effectively in sites ranging from backyard garden pools
to large business park and residential development
ponds. It is also popular with fish farmers who need to
suppress rooted plant growth in order to facilitate
netting at harvest time. Golf course superintendents
enjoy the aesthetic appeal and product performance which
does not interfere with use of water for irrigation.
Farm and recreational ponds are not restricted for
livestock watering nor swimming following
applications. |
| AQUASHADEŽ is non-corrosive
and will not stain bathing suits, fountain surfaces or
other water features at use dilution. It is oxidized by
chlorine, so some loss of color may be expected in
chlorinated water systems. Coloration is gradually lost
by dilution, photodegradation and some biodegredation
over time. Normal "half-life" of the product is four
weeks. However, since these factors will vary, needed
additions of AQUASHADE to maintain color concentrations
may range from weekly to monthly. |
| ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW ALL
LABEL DIRECTIONS |
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