Fluorescent pigments

Fluorescent pigmentsMany products contain a fluorescent pigment to give the impression of a glowing red, yellow or green glowing surface. These typically include speciality papers, live edge plastics and the ink in felt-tip pens. The active ingredient in the pigment is a dye that absorbs radiation in the UV region and ‘shifts’ the wavelength(s) to more visible light – hence the glow effect. More light seems to come out than goes in!The fluorescent dye is microencapsulated to form a water-based solution with the consistency of cream. This can be mixed with acrylic paints or similar media to create fluorescent paints for a graphics work, product design, model prototyping etc. There are four pigments in the range.

Fluorescent pigments