VISOCOLOR® Environmental Test Kits
Colorimetric and titrimetric test kits

Visual test kits can be evaluated by eye, without further equipment. They are divided into colorimetric test kits, which are compared to a color chart, and titrimetric test kits, where the amount of used reagent is related to the measured value. Some tests are also suitable for photometric evaluation.

VISOCOLOR ECO
VISOCOLOR ECO presents a product group of colorimetric and titrimetric test kits, which allow even the determination of low limiting values with sufficient accuracy. The high sensitivity and accuracy is accomplished by single reagents which can be dosed precisely and by the possibility to compensate turbidity and color of water samples. The results are evaluated visually with high-quality color comparison cards, which are adjusted to the original
colors of standard solutions. In addition, there is the possibility to evaluate most VISOCOLOR ECO tests also photometrically with the compact photometers PF-3 and PF-12Plus. This enables a quantitative evaluation of the test kit. Budget-priced refill packs are available for photometric evaluation as well as for replacement of consumed chemicals.
All VISOCOLOR ECO test kits are delivered in a practical cardboard box with plastic inlay and easy to understand instruction manual. In addition, practical pictogram instructions are available for every test kit.
Instructions and best practice
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Product | Gradation or limit of sensitivity | Item # | Scope of delivery |
VISOCOLOR ECO Aluminum | 0 · 0.10 · 0.15 · 0.20 · 0.25 · 0.30 · 0.40 · 0.50 mg/L Al3+ | 931006 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Ammonium 3 | 0 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.5 · 0.7 · 1 · 2 · 3 mg/L NH4+ | 931008 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Ammonium 15 | 0 · 0.5 · 1 · 2 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 10 · 15 mg/L NH4+ | 931010 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Calcium | 1 drop corresponds to 5 mg/L Ca2+ | 931012 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Carbonate Hardness | 1 drop corresponds to 1.25°e | 931014 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Chlorine Dioxide | <0.2 · 0.2 · 0.4 · 0.6 · 0.8 · 1.1 · 1.7 · 2.3 · 3.8 mg/L CO2 | 931021 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Chloride | 1 · 2 · 4 · 7 · 12 · 20 · 40 · 60 mg/L Cl- | 931018 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Free Chlorine 2 | <0.1 · 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.4 · 0.6 · 0.9 · 1.2 · 2.0 mg/L Cl2 | 931016 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Chlorine 2 | <0.1 · 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.4 · 0.6 · 0.9 · 1.2 · 2.0 mg/L Cl2 | 931015 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Chromium (VI) | 0.02 · 0.05 · 0.10 · 0.15 · 0.20 · 0.30 · 0.40 · 0.50 mg/L Chromium/Chromate | 931020 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Copper | 0 · 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.5 · 0.7 · 1.0 · 1.5 mg/L Cu2+ | 931037 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Cyanide | 0 · 0.01 · 0.02 · 0.03 · 0.05 · 0.07 · 0.10 · 0.15 · 0.20 mg/L CN- | 931022 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Cyanuric Acid | 10 · 15 · 20 · 30 · 40 · 60 · 80 · 100 mg/L Cya | 931023 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO DEHA | 0 · 0.01 · 0.03 · 0.05 · 0.10 · 0.15 · 0.20 · 0.25 · 0.30 mg/L DEHA | 931024 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Hydrazine | 0 · 0.05 · 0.10 · 0.15 · 0.20 · 0.25 · 0.30 · 0.40 mg/L N2H4 | 931030 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Iron 1 | 0 · 0.04 · 0.07 · 0.10 · 0.15 · 0.20 · 0.30 · 0.50 · 1.0 mg/L Fe | 931025 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Iron | 0 · 0.04 · 0.07 · 0.10 · 0.15 · 0.20 · 0.30 · 0.50 · 1.0 mg/L Fe | 931026 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Manganese | 0 · 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.5 · 0.7 · 0.9 · 1.2 · 1.5 mg/L Mn | 931038 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Nickel | 0 · 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.5 · 0.7 · 0.9 · 1.2 · 1.5 mg/L Ni2+ | 931040 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Nitrate | 0 · 1 · 3 · 5 · 10 · 20 · 30 · 50 · 70 · 90 · 120 mg/L NO3- | 931041 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Oxygen Chemical Kit | 0 · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 8 · 10 mg/L O2 | 931088 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO pH 4.0-9.0 | pH 4.0 · 5.0 · 6.0 · 6.5 · 7.0 · 7.5 · 8.0 · 8.5 · 9.0 | 931066 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Phosphate Chemical Kit | 0 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.5 · 0.7 · 1 · 2 · 3 · 5 mg/L PO4-P | 931084 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Potassium | 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 · 8 · 10 · 15 mg/L K+ | 931032 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Sulfate | 1 - 200 mg/L SiO2 | 931234 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Silica | 0 · 0.2 · 0.4 · 0.6 · 1.0 · 1.5 · 2.0 · 2.5 · 3.0 mg/L SiO2 | 931033 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Sulfate | 25 · 30 · 35 · 40 · 50 · 60 · 70 · 80 · 100 · 120 · 200 mg/L SO42- | 931092 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Sulphide | 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.4 · 0.5 · 0.7 · 0.8 mg/L S2- | 931094 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Sulphite | 1 drop corresponds to 1 mg/L SO32- | 931095 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Swimming Pool | Chlorine: <0.1 · 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.4 · 0.6 · 0.9 · 1.2 · 2.0 mg/L Cl2 pH: 6.9 · 7.2 · 7.4 · 7.6 · 7.8 · 8.2 |
931090 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Total Hardness | 1 drop corresponds to 1.25°e | 931029 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Nitrite Test Kit | 0 · 0.02 · 0.03 · 0.05 · 0.07 · 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.5 mg/L NO2- | 931044 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Reagent Case | For the determination of ammonium, carbonate hardness, total hardness, nitrate, nitrite, pH, and phosphate | 931301 | |
VISOCOLOR ECO Reagent Case - Empty | The VISOCOLOR Reagent case can be equipped individually with VISOCOLOR alpha, VISOCOLOR ECO, VISOCOLOR HE, pH-Fix, PEHANON, Indicator papers, Duotest and Tritest, QUANTOFIX, AQUADUR, Qualitative test papers and a thermometer. | 931305 |

VISOCOLOR HE
VISOCOLOR HE test kits are highly sensitive colorimetric and titrimetric tests to determine even the lowest limiting values. The exact dosing of the single reagents as well as the compensation of turbidity and color are the basis for a highly precise analysis. Maximum sensitivity and accuracy are achieved by the use of longer measuring tubes and larger sample volumes. The sensitivity of VISOCOLOR HE is 10 to 100 times higher compared to other VISOCOLOR tests. The visual evaluation of the colorimetric test kits is done with high-quality color comparison disks, which are adjusted to the original color of standard solutions. Refill packs are available as replacement for consumed reagents. Every VISOCOLOR HE test kit is delivered in a robust box with plastic inlay and an easy to understand instruction leaflet.
Instructions and best practice
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Product | Gradation or limit of sensitivity | Item # | Scope of delivery |
VISOCOLOR HE Acidity AC 7 | Acidity: 0.2 - 7.2 mmol/L H+ (1 syringe filling) Carbon dioxide: 0.2 - 7.2 mmol/L CO2 (1 syringe filling) |
915006 | |
VISOCOLOR HE Alkalinity AL 7 | 0.2 - 7.2 mmol/L OH- (1 syringe filling) | 915007 | |
VISOCOLOR HE Ammonium | 0 · 0.02 · 0.04 · 0.07 · 0.10 · 0.15 · 0.20 · 0.30 · 0.40 · 0.50 mg/L NH4+ | 920006 | |
VISOCOLOR HE Calcium Hardness CA 20 | 0.1 - 3.6 mmol/L Ca2+ (1 syringe filling)/0.6 - 25.0°e (1 syringe filling) | 915010 | |
VISOCOLOR HE Carbonate Hardness C20 | 0.2 - 7.2 mmol/L H+ (1 syringe filling)/0.6 - 25.0°e | 915003 | |
VISOCOLOR HE Chloride CL 500 | 5 - 500 mg/L Cl- (1 syringe filling) | 915004 | |
VISOCOLOR HE Chlorine | 0 · 0.02 · 0.04 · 0.06 · 0.10 · 0.15 · 0.20 · 0.30 · 0.40 · 0.60 mg/L Cl2 (free chlorine) | 920015 | |
VISOCOLOR HE Copper | 0 · 0.04 · 0.07 · 0.10 · 0.15 · 0.20 · 0.25 · 0.30 · 0.40 · 0.50 mg/L Cu2+ | 920050 | |
VISOCOLOR HE Cyanide | 0 · 0.002 · 0.004 · 0.007 · 0.010 · 0.015 · 0.020 · 0.025 · 0.030 · 0.040 mg/L CN- | 920028 | |
VISOCOLOR HE Iron | 0 · 0.01 · 0.02 · 0.03 · 0.04 · 0.05 · 0.07 · 0.10 · 0.15 · 0.20 mg/L Fe | 920040 | |
VISOCOLOR HE Manganese | 0 · 0.03 · 0.06 · 0.10 · 0.15 · 0.20 · 0.25 · 0.30 · 0.40 · 0.50 mg/L Mn | 920055 | |
VISOCOLOR HE Nitrite | 0 · 0.005 · 0.010 · 0.015 · 0.02 · 0.03 · 0.04 · 0.06 · 0.08 · 0.10 mg/L NO2- | 920063 | |
VISOCOLOR HE Phosphate | 0 · 0.01 · 0.02 · 0.03 · 0.05 · 0.07 · 0.10 · 0.15 · 0.20 · 0.25 mg/L PO4-P | 920080 | |
VISOCOLOR HE Total Hardness H 20F | 0.1 - 3.6 mmol/L Ca2+ (1 syringe filling)/0.6 - 25.0°e (1 syringe filling) | 915005 | |
VISOCOLOR HE Total Hardness H 2 | 0.01 - 0.36 mmol/L Ca2+ (1 syringe filling)/0.06 - 2.50°e (1 syringe filling) | 915002 |

VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows
VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows are photometric tests that combine easiest dosing of reagents with photometric precision. Each VISOCOLOR Powder Pillow contains the exact amount of reagents needed for a determination. The individually packaged portions not only stand out due to their very long shelf life, but also avoid the use of hazardous substances wherever possible. Easy to understand test instructions with pictograms in 6 languages are available on MACHEREY‑NAGEL homepage. VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows can be evaluated on compact photometers PF‑12Plus, PF‑3 and spectrophotometers NANOCOLOR Advance, VIS II and NANOCOLOR UV/VIS II.
Instructions and best practice
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Product | Instrumental measuring range | Item # | Scope of delivery |
VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows Ammonium | 0.01 - 0.50 mg/L NH4-N (24 mm OD) 0.02 - 0.80 mg/L NH4-N (16 mm OD) |
936229 | |
VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows Free Chlorine | 0.03 - 6.00 mg/L Cl2 | 936220 | |
VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows Free Chlorine | 0.03 - 6.00 mg/L Cl2 | 936220.1 | |
VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows Iron | 0.03 - 3.00 mg/L Fe | 936227 | |
VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows Iron | 0.03 - 3.00 mg/L Fe | 936227.1 | |
VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows Nitrate | 5 - 220 mg/L NO3- | 936226 | |
VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows Nitrite | 0.005 - 0.300 mg/L NO2-N (24 mm OD) 0.01 - 0.30 mg/L NO2-N (16 mm OD) |
936230 | |
VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows pH | pH 6.2 - 8.2 | 936222 | |
VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows Phosphate | 0.02 - 4.5 mg/L PO43- | 936228 | |
VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows Phosphate | 0.03 - 4.5 mg/L PO4 (16 mm OD), 0.01 - 1.5 mg/L PO4-P (16 mm OD) 0.02 - 4.5 mg/L PO4 (24 mm OD), 0.01 - 1.5 mg/L PO4-P (24 mm OD) |
936228.1 | |
VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows Silica HR | 2 - 210 mg/L SiO2 | 936225 | |
VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows Silica LR | 0.02 - 2.10 mg/L SiO2 | 936224 | |
VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows Sulfate | 15 - 200 mg/L SO42- | 936223 | |
VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows Total Chlorine | Chlorine (total): 0.03 - 6.00 mg/L Cl2 Ozone: 0.03 - 4.00 mg/L O3 |
936221 | |
VISOCOLOR Powder Pillows Total Chlorine | Chlorine (total): 0.03 - 6.00 mg/L Cl2 Ozone: 0.03 - 4.00 mg/L O3 |
936221.1 |

VISOCOLOR Accessories
VISOCOLOR test kits from MACHEREY‑NAGEL are ideally suited for the fast and easy water analysis. Besides the test kits, MACHEREY‑NAGEL offers a broad range of accessories for VISOCOLOR tests.
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Product | Parameters | Item # | Scope of delivery |
VISOCOLOR Fish Reagent Case | The VISOCOLOR Fish reagent case is especially designed for fishing water analysis. It combines reagents and accessories for the 6 most important parameters in fish farming: Ammonium, Nitrate, Nitrite, Phosphate, pH and Total hardness. | 933101 | |
VISOCOLOR School Color Chart | Color chart for VISOCOLOR School reagent case | 933300 | |
VISOCOLOR School Manual (German/English) | Manual for VISOCOLOR School reagent case | 933150 | |
VISOCOLOR School Reagent Case | Includes all the necessary reagents and accessories for ammonium, total hardness, nitrate, nitrite, phosphate and pH, manual and color scale. | 933100 | |
VISOCOLOR School Refill Pack | The VISOCOLOR School reagent case is especially designed for schools. | 933200 |