Hydrion (9700) Spectral 5.5-8.0 Plastic pH Strip
Commonly used to test urine and saliva, it offers an easy to read, single color match at every .
What do the colors on the pH strips mean?
Danger red represents the color of acids on alkacid indicators. Less acidic solutions are orange or yellow while neutral solutions are gray to green. Basic or alkaline solutions are blues and purples. Your indicator strips should come with a color chart to match shades to pH values.
What is Hydrion test?
Sanitizer and Disinfectant Test Kits
Our Hydrion Sanitizer Test Kits provide the means to measure effective sanitizer levels and ensure Food Safety, as required by Federal, State, and Local Health departments.
How do I test my urine pH level?
To get the best results, the urine pH test requires obtaining a clean-catch urine sample. The clean-catch method involves cleaning the genital area before urination and then collecting urine midstream. This method helps eliminate certain organisms and pathogens that might affect your urine sample.
What is a good pH level?
The human body is built to naturally maintain a healthy balance of acidity and alkalinity. The lungs and kidneys play a key role in this process. A normal blood pH level is 7.35 to 7.45 on a scale of 0 to 14, where 0 is the most acidic and 14 is the most basic. This value can vary slightly in either direction.
How do you read pool pH strips?
Simply dip one test strip into pool or spa water at elbow’s depth and remove immediately. Shake once to remove excess water. Hold strip level and visually compare the strip to the color chart included on the bottle. Select the corresponding test result colors within 15 seconds of wetting.
Why does my pH test turn purple?
Elevated sanitizer levels can cause problems for liquid test kits, too. First, high levels of chlorine (greater than 15 ppm) or bromine (greater than 20 ppm) can cause the pH indicator to turn purple, which does not match the pH color scale.
What color do neutrals turn pH paper?
Neutral litmus paper is purplish in color. Neutral litmus paper turns red under acidic conditions and blue under alkaline conditions.
What is pink on the pH scale?
This range is termed the color change interval. Each pH indicator is defined by a useful pH range. For example Phenolphthalein changes from colorless at 8.0 to pink at 10.0. And Bromthymol Blue has a useful range from 6.0 (yellow) to 7.6 (blue).
Does drain cleaner have a low or high pH?
Basic drain cleaners are among the most alkaline substances available. Some score a 14 on the 14 point pH scale. This is more basic than bleach, which should give you an idea of just how dangerous these drain cleaning solutions can be.
What is the difference between Qt 10 and QT-40 test strips?
QT-10 Test Strips are used for quaternary ammonia such as the blue tablets often used in a bar’s three-bay sink. They are also used for liquid quaternary ammonia that has only one “quat” listed in the ingredients. QT-40 Test Strips are used for sanitizers that are multi-quat.
How long do sanitizer test strips last?
The chlorine and QAC test strips are good (when properly stored) for a minimum of 24 months from the date of purchase. Write the date you received the test strips on the vial, and you can reasonably assume and assign and expiration date 18 months from the receipt.
What is the proper storage temperature for Hydrion papers?
Reagents and Storage
The pH Hydrion paper is stored at room temperature (15-30oC or 59-86oF), away from excessive heat, light exposure and exposure to acid and alkaline fumes. 2. The pH buffers are stored tightly capped at room temperature (15-30oC or 59-86oF).
