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Fuel Dyes and Markers

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Fuel Dyes and Markers

Fuel protection solutions tailored for governments, fuel companies and consumers

Discover the broadest range of fuel marker and dye solutions in the marketplace, with ACCUTRACE™ forensic molecular markers, AUTOMATE™ liquid visible dyes, MORTRACE™ extractable or developing markers and SPECTRACE™ direct read molecular markers.

Through innovative fuel marking tools that work to minimize loss from fuel fraud, smuggling and laundering, Dow products contribute to the protection of revenue, and the reduction of pollution and crime for governments, as well as brand ID protection/defense for oil companies.

ACCUTRACE™ Forensic Molecular Markers

Check out the strongest defense for petroleum products. 

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Easy, quick and quantifiable

Detection on both the roadside and in the laboratory.

Resistance

Robust markers resistant to most known criminal fuel laundering techniques.

Easy to use

Liquid concentrates that are easily utilized.

Stable and compatible

Stable in fuels and compatible with common fuel additives concentrates.

CHNO based

Chemical structures based on CHNO which is the same elements present in the fuel itself.

Our fuel marking solutions

Dow offers the broadest range of fuel marker and dye solutions in the marketplace, setting the industry standard with innovative solutions.

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ACCUTRACE™ Molecular Markers

They enable petroleum product identification with molecular marking technology that is highly resistant to known removal techniques. In 2022, The European Commission selected Dow ACCUTRACE™ Plus Fuel Marker as the new common fiscal marker for tax rebated fuels in the European Union (EU).

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Laundering-resistant
Unique structures

Appearing naturally in fuels and lubricants but designed using CHNO.

Advanced analysis

Analyzed via advanced Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) methods, detectable at extremely low levels.

Unique with patented technology
Lab and roadside detection
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AUTOMATE™ Liquid Visible Dyes

Used for product coloration and are found to be completely miscible in all petroleum fuels, lubricating oils and many other related hydrocarbon solvents.

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Visible dyes

Useful for visual fuel identification.

Easy to use

Liquid concentrates that are for solvent-based dyes.

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MORTRACE™ Extractable or Developing Markers

Used to differentiate various grades or tax classifications of fuel.

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Extractable dyes for identification
Color after reagent treatment
Easy detection method
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SPECTRACE™ Direct Read Molecular Markers

Halogen- and metal-free, direct read markers detect tampering using proprietary chemometrics technology.

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Identification

Molecular markers, useful for fuel and brand identification.

Advanced chemometric quantitation

Quantitation based on advanced chemometrics using a customer portable analyzer offering direct reading.

Easy to use

Roadside detector allows for minimum training and fast program start up.

Award-winning fuel marker technologies

As an industry leader, Dow has helped shape fuel marking programs across the globe while preserving brand and fuel integrity for governments and fuel marketers. Our solutions are C, H, O, N based, contain no metals and halogens-free, the most environmentally friendly chemistry for fuels, and offer the strongest defense against traditional laundering methods and other illegal fuel practices. In 2017, Dow has been recognized with a 2017 Edison Award as one of the most innovative technologies.

Protecting fuel brands

Across multiple regions, our fuel marking solutions enable brand ID programs, which help you protect brands and reputations, protect revenues, ensure fuel quality and correct additives dosification, reduce waste and differentiate fuels. We shape and suggest a fuel marking program based on your needs. As a trusted partner, we offer innovative, award-winning technologies that governments can count on to protect revenue and reduce fuel-related crime. Our products are robust, laundering resistant and covert markers, helping governments to fight fuel fraud and crime, protecting taxpayers’ money.

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