SAI 1035 Bubble Film Solution
The formula the system is built around. A unique-formula soap solution engineered specifically for helium bubble generators — not a general-purpose bubble solution.
mm bubble diameter
micron film wall
bubbles/sec per output
year shelf life
What it does
SAI 1035 produces large quantities of small, uniform bubbles with a film wall roughly one micron thick — thin enough that a bubble carries only as much helium as it needs to become neutrally buoyant, and strong enough to survive one to two minutes in the flow.
That combination is the whole difficulty. A thicker film holds together longer but needs more helium and ends up buoyant. A thinner one is neutrally buoyant but doesn’t survive the trip. A specialized plasticizer is what holds the balance.
It is the solution the Model 5 Console is designed and calibrated around.
Why it's formulated this way
Precision streamline tracing — neutrally buoyant bubbles lock onto airstreams with more precision than smoke, yarn tufts, or vapor.
Extended bubble life — a specialized plasticizer keeps bubbles intact for 1–2 minutes or longer, long enough to trace slow-developing flow patterns in full.
High-volume output — sustains 300–400 bubbles per second, per output, on the Model 5 Console.
Non-toxic and safe to run — water- and glycerin-based and non-toxic. Not classified as a flammable liquid. Comfortable to operate in labs, cleanrooms and shared workspaces.
Effortless cleanup — residue wipes away with a damp microfiber cloth; excess flushes with cold water. No special handling equipment.
Dependable shelf life — one year at room temperature.
Specifications
| Physical form | Clear, colorless to pale liquid |
| Bubble diameter | 1–4 mm |
| Film wall thickness | ≈ 1 micron |
| Bubble output | 300–400/sec per Model 5 Console output |
| Typical consumption | ~946 mL per 8 hrs, double-output console |
| Shelf life | 1 year at room temperature |
| Flammability | Not classified as a flammable liquid |
| Filter compatibility | Reusable via Mini-Vortex Filter |
Ordering
Available in 946 mL (1 quart) and 1 gallon. In stock — ships within 24 hours.
| 946 mL (1 quart)Standard bottle | $90.00 |
| 1 gallonHigh-volume / multi-console use | $291.00 |
Pricing shown as of publish date. Contact Sage Action for current pricing and volume quotes.
Payment is required with order. For orders under US$2,500 we accept electronic funds transfer, credit card, PayPal or check; above that amount, electronic funds transfer or check. Purchase orders accepted, payment due before shipment.
A full GHS-format Safety Data Sheet is available for lab safety review, procurement and EH&S documentation. Request the SDS.
We ship worldwide, direct from Pinetop, Arizona. Freight, duties and taxes are added. The solution is not classified as a flammable liquid.
Questions
Can the bubbles be colored?
No. The bubble wall is roughly one micron thick — far too thin to carry pigment.
Will it leave residue on my model?
No damage occurs. Any visible trace on models or surfaces wipes clean with a damp microfiber cloth.
Can I reuse solution captured in the filter?
Yes. Excess solution trapped in the Mini-Vortex Filter is reusable.
How do I dispose of it?
Flush down a drain with cold water.
Can I use a different soap solution?
The console is calibrated around SAI 1035 and its film thickness. Other solutions will change bubble wall thickness and buoyancy, which is what the whole method depends on.
Tell us what you're trying to see.
Send us your test conditions — velocity, volume, and what you’re trying to visualize — and we’ll tell you what configuration fits, and what it costs.
Or call (928) 358-7313 · info@sageactioninc.com