
The excess penetrant has to be removed thoroughly otherwise, on the application of the developer, it may leave a background in the developed area that can mask indications or defects. Emulsifiers are used for the highest sensitivity level, and it chemically reacts with the oily penetrant, thus making it easier to remove using water spray.

Depending on the dye penetrant type, The removal method is selected from water-washable, solvent-removable, lipophilic post-emulsifiable, hydrophilic post-emulsifiable, etc. The excess penetrant needs to be removed from the sample surface.


