Ready for take-off

in only 10 minutes!
HY-LiTE Jet A1 Fuel Test for rapid
detection of microbiological contamination
in fuel tanks an distribution systems
 Ensure fuel integrity,
increase safety and
address new FAA compliance
mandates all with one 10 minute test!

Youll never have to worry about microbiological

contamination in fuel again.

Microbiological contamination in fuel and fuel systems can lead to operational problems (e.g. clogging of fuel
filters/fuel lines, corrosion of tank linings/walls) as well as compromising the fuel quality itself (acidity/
corrosivity and water separability).

Good house-keeping including regular draining of water from wing-tanks will reduce the risk of heavy
contamination levels, but IATA additionally recommends testing all wing tanks for microbiological
contamination at least every 12 month (more frequent for high risk operations like tropical climate/short haul
flight) and treatment of any heavily contaminated tanks by biocide and/or cleaning.

Most IATA recommended methods for testing for microbiological contamination takes days to get a result, but
with the new HY-LiTE Jet A1 Fuel Test, you can get an indication of the total microbiological activity in fuel,
water or mixed fuel/water in less than 10 minutes.

With continuing demand for improved efficiency and cost reductions coupled with rising fuel prices, this new
test can help you to minimize ground time and maximize fuel economy... not to mention contribute to the
safety of your passsengers, employees and aircraft!

The HY-LiTE Jet A1 Fuel Test

The test can be used for testing of: Jet A, Jet A1, Jet B, JP8, JP8+100, F34/F35

The test is simple to perform and can be done without access to laboratory facilities or trained
laboratory technicians, and there is no need for special microbiological waste disposal.

The test will detect the metabolic activity of bacteria, yeast and moulds,
including sulphate reducing bacteria and other anaerobe microorganisms,
which are not always detected by traditional growth-based methods.

The test results are not affected by presence of di-EGME (FSII) or approved
levels of biocides (100 ppm Kathon FP 1.5 or 270 ppm Biobor JF).

The fast results allow you to:

Decide whether action (biocide treatment/cleaning) is needed
during the first day of a scheduled service reducing ground time.
Decide whether defuelled fuel is OK to transfer to other aircraft.
HY-LiTE Jet A1 Fuel Test

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2

Collect jet fuel sample (1 litre) Add Capture Solution to the fuel Shake vigorously for 10 seconds Stand for 5 minutes
Collect blue Capture Solution sample
from sample tube w small pipette

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Retrieve Capture Solution (the blue aqueous phase) with large pipette Transfer Capture Solution back to Remove Pen from sample tube
sample tube

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Dip white stick into sample Carefully remove the sampling Press the white stick vertically into the pen cuvette
stick from sample

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Press down and twist upper part Shake the pen vigorously 10 times Immediately insert pen and close
clockwise (up and down) lid for measurement

Ordering information:
Cat. No. Product
1.30100.0301 HY-LiTE 2 instrument*
with built-in printer, mains power supply unit (with worldwide adapters), 1 set of batteries, PC software and cable,
certificates for QC, CD with Trend 2 Software and Manual, complete in shoulder bag (robust case on request)
1.30196.0021 HY-LiTE Jet A1 Fuel Test Kit
20 Tests 1 Test Pen and 2 pipettes, package insert, picture step-by-step guide
Nalgene Cat. No. Product
2104-0032 Recommended 1-litre sampling bottle
or 332189-0032

* TV, CE, CUL, GS certified

The test kit should only be used as part of an investigatory process into microbiological contamination in
petroleum products (Jet A-1 / Jet A fuel) and associated water.
Note: Results from detection kits are an indication of microbial contamination. Physical inspection is the only
definitive method to determine the condition of the fuel tank. Although guidance may be sought by the user on
sampling and the interpretation of results, the responsibility for carrying out the sampling and test procedures
correctly is that of the end user and not Merck KGaA or its a affiliates or appointed distributors.
The test kit is designed to indicate presence of metabolically active biological material but it is the nature of
biology that there may be organisms present in the sample that are not detected by the test procedure. In
particular, the results of any test procedure cannot be interpreted to indicate sterility of the sample tested.
Merck KGaA and its affiliates and appointed distributors do not accept any liability for any decision or
assessment taken or made as a consequence of using this test kit.

We provide information and advice to our customers to the best of our knowledge and ability, but without
obligation or liability. Existing laws and regulations are to be observed in all cases by our customers. This also
applies in respect to any rights of third parties. Our information and advice do not relieve our customers of their
own responsibility for checking the suitability of our products for the envisaged purpose. HY-LiTE is a
trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

For more information, please contact:

Merck KGaA Germany

Performance & Life Science Chemicals
D-64271 Darmstadt
Fax: +49 (0) 61 51 / 72-74 95
w286132

Internet: www.microbiology.merck.de
E-mail: Chemdat@merck.de