Gentian Violet - 1% solution
crystal violet - antiseptic, anti-fungal solution, dye
| Code | Pack Size | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79M1 | 100ml | £5.99 | Add to Cart |
| 79S1 | 500ml | £7.89 | Add to Cart |
| 79B1 | 1L | £10.79 | Add to Cart |
| 79C1 | 5L | £24.19 | Add to Cart |
GENTIAN VIOLET SOLUTION 1%
Antiseptic & Anti-fungal Solution. Permanent prawn/bait dye for salmon fishing.
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- Antiseptic and anti fungal.
- In Forensics is has been used to develop fingerprints.
- Helps prevent feather pecking in poultry.
- Specialist permanent dye for prawns and other bait – especially good for salmon fishing.
- A laboratory indicator.
For Salmon fishing, this is the only permanent dye for turning prawns and other white bait purple. Makes the bait more visible and alluring to salmon.
For dying of bait – soak the bait in the solution for a few minutes until bait becomes purple. Remove from solution and allow to dry.
Additional information from Wikipedia:
Gentian violet is also known as Andergon, Aniline violet, Axuris, Badil, Basic Violet 3, Brilliant Violet 58, Gentiaverm, Hexamethyl-p-rosaniline chloride, Meroxylan, Meroxyl, Methylrosanilide chloride, Methyl Violet 10BNS, Pyoktanin, Vianin, Viocid, and Viola Crystallina. It is worth noting that the name “Gentian Violet” refers to its colour, being like that of the petals of a gentian flower; it is not made from gentians.
