--- product_id: 12063662 title: "Micro Essential Lab P-12M Hydrion Insta-Chek Surface pH Pencils, 0 - 13 pH (Pack Of 3)" brand: "phydrion" price: "₱5939" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Phydrion" url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/12063662-micro-essential-lab-p-12m-hydrion-insta-chek-surface-ph store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # results in ~30 seconds pH range 0-13 full units easy stroke application Micro Essential Lab P-12M Hydrion Insta-Chek Surface pH Pencils, 0 - 13 pH (Pack Of 3) **Brand:** phydrion **Price:** ₱5939 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🖊️ Stay ahead of the curve—measure pH like a pro, anywhere, anytime! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Micro Essential Lab P-12M Hydrion Insta-Chek Surface pH Pencils, 0 - 13 pH (Pack Of 3) by phydrion - **How much does it cost?** ₱5939 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/12063662-micro-essential-lab-p-12m-hydrion-insta-chek-surface-ph) ## Best For - phydrion enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted phydrion brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Onsite Testing:** Simply wet, stroke, and read—no technical training required for instant insights. - • **Compact 3-Pack Convenience:** Stay prepared with three portable pencils—ideal for professionals on the go. - • **Full Spectrum pH Detection:** Accurately measures from acidic (0) to alkaline (13) surfaces with no guesswork. - • **Rapid Color-Change Feedback:** Get reliable pH readings in just 30 seconds to keep your projects moving. - • **Versatile Surface Compatibility:** Perfect for paper, concrete, textiles, paint, ceramics, and more—your all-in-one pH checker. ## Overview The Micro Essential Lab P-12M Hydrion Insta-Chek pH Pencils provide quick, reliable surface pH measurements across a broad range (0-13). Designed for ease of use without technical training, these pencils deliver fast color-change results in about 30 seconds, making them essential for professionals verifying acid or alkali residues on diverse materials like concrete, paint, textiles, and ceramics. Packaged in a convenient set of three, they ensure you’re always ready for precise onsite testing. ## Description The Hydrion Insta-Chek pH Pencil is used to measure the pH of any surface or solid. It measures from pH 0-13 in full pH unit increments. No technical training is necessary. To measure the surface pH just wet the surface with distilled water. Stroke the surface with the pencil. Wait approximately 30 seconds and compare the resulting color change with the color chart. The pH Pencil is used to detect acid or alkali residues and may be used to measure the pH of any of the following: Paper, Lumber, Concrete, Cement, Plasterboard, Pre-painted surfaces, Painted Surfaces, Textiles, Skins or Ceramics. Micro Essential Labs #: P-12M. Review: Affective measurement tool - The pens worked as well as expected if not better. Good tool to have for checking substrate pH.Portable device reliable while onsite. Good purchase will explore other portable tools from desertcart. Review: worked like a charm - According to the direction you are suppose to get a result in about 15 seconds if I recall correctly. And you do however in about 2 minute you get a much better result that does not change. All in all I was very please to know that my paint job on the new stucco was good to go. ## Features - Measures from pH 0-13 in full pH unit increments - No technical training necessary - Used to detect acid or alkali residues ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0045I6DK4 | | Best Sellers Rank | #48,223 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #84 in pH Test Strips | | Date First Available | May 25, 2010 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 1.76 ounces | | Item model number | 1211U13EA | | Manufacturer | Micro Essential Lab | | Package Dimensions | 5.51 x 2.36 x 1.02 inches | ## Images ![Micro Essential Lab P-12M Hydrion Insta-Chek Surface pH Pencils, 0 - 13 pH (Pack Of 3) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51kTqcJizWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Affective measurement tool *by D***N on June 20, 2022* The pens worked as well as expected if not better. Good tool to have for checking substrate pH.Portable device reliable while onsite. Good purchase will explore other portable tools from Amazon. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ worked like a charm *by O***Y on October 4, 2018* According to the direction you are suppose to get a result in about 15 seconds if I recall correctly. And you do however in about 2 minute you get a much better result that does not change. All in all I was very please to know that my paint job on the new stucco was good to go. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Effective Way to Test Epoxies for Amine Blush *by J***T on January 1, 2013* The pHydrion pH pencil is an effective way to indicate the presence of amine blush, a bond-breaker that forms when exudates combine with carbon-dioxide to produce amonium carbomate. Once amine blush (which typically has a pH of 8-9+) has been detected, water and an environmentally-friendly detergent (Simple Green or Purple Thunder) may be used to remove the blush; or the surface may have to be dry/wet sanded, depending on the product. The surface can then be re-tested until the pH measures below the 8-9 threshold (per the product data sheet/coating specification), at which point the surface can safely be over-coated. I find the pH pencil less effective on rough surfaces, especially bare concrete, where pH strips are still more reliable. Concrete that has been abrasive blasted will chew through the pencil tip and will not leave a clearly discernible line of color on the substrate. I recommend users scan and copy the comparator, then re-size and laminate it. You will have to hold the comparator up to the surface being tested, and the surface will be wet. If you don't laminate the comparator to protect it from moisture (and simple wear and tear; the comparator is made from fairly cheap paper), it will absorb the water and will not last long. 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