Phosphorescent pigments (glow pigments), also known as Luminescent and Photoluminescent pigments, have ten times brightness and glow time than those of traditional zinc sulfide phosphors. Due to their characteristics, these pigments are suitable for many different technical and artistic applications, and can be used in manufacturing paints, inks, plastics, films, rubber, and others. They are completely safe for use in consumer products such as clothing, shoes, stationery, novelties, sporting goods, and the like. Create specialty effects in the fields of construction, decorating, traffic, vehicle, military, emergency systems, and so on. They are especially suitable for producing long afterglow safety products such as warning, mandatory and escape-route signs. Pigments are nontoxic and certified free from any radioactive additives with excellent stability and weatherability. Excitation and emission is repeated with almost no decrease in brightness.
We offer Phosphorescent (Photoluminescent) Glow pigments, and related Ceramic Glaze, Fast Charge Yellow Green, Infrared, Inorganic, Pearl Luster, Photochromic, Reflective, Thermochromic, and Ultraviolet (UV) pigments. Available in many different colors, sizes, and for multiple type of applications. View / Download / Print our PIGMENTS CATALOG (.PDF).
Our LCG (low-temperature) Ceramic Glazes can be used for colorful drawings directly on glaze or under glazes, or on bare ceramic body. Their body colors are from Yellow-green to White, the glowing colors are Blue-green, Sky-blue and Yellow-green after absorbing light.
Photoluminescent ceramic glaze for dry method screen printing is made of photoluminescent pigments and ceramic glaze and other additives. This glaze is suitable for firing flat ceramics, such as “Floor Ceramic Tiles”, putting 200 – 400 um glazes on the white ceramic embryo by 60 mesh screen printing. The firing temperature is 1050 – 1950 degree centigrade. There are three luminous colors of the glazes: yellow-green; blue-green; sky-blue, their daytime color is light white. Their particle size is 80 mesh. The firing time is same as the ceramic embryo.
Application of Photoluminescent Ceramic Glazes
Luminous ceramic glaze formula: luminous ceramic glaze is mainly composed of three parts: basic glaze frit, luminous powder and additives. The content of noctilucent powder in the basic glaze is about 20~30%. Too little noctilucent powder, the luminous effect will not be good. Too much luminous powder will increase the melting temperature, the glaze is not smooth, and the glaze layer can easily separate from the body. Because the density of noctilucent powder is much higher than that of basic frit glaze, the luminescent powder is easy to precipitate when preparing glaze slurry. The main purpose of using additives is to increase the suspension of ceramic luminescent glaze slurry, so that the glaze slurry is uniform and not stratified, which is convenient for construction and operation. Additives generally include CMC, kaolin, sodium silicate and other substances.
Made of luminescent ceramic glaze: according to the formula composition of all kinds of raw materials, the ball mill fully mixing, puts the mixed material of frit furnace, melted under 1250-1300 degrees centigrade, water quenching, drying, ball mill, sieving (250 mesh), then the sifted fritted glaze powder and the basis of a certain amount of luminous powder and a small amount of additives in ball mill (ball: Material: water = 1: (1.6~2) : (0.6~0.7), ensure that the fineness of glaze slurry reaches 10,000 hole sieve margin < 0.05%.
There are 5 kinds of luminous ceramic glaze into luminous ceramic:
1. luminous ceramic glaze and printing oil according to the ratio of 1 :(0.5~0.6) mixing evenly, with 100~120 mesh screen printing on the unburned glaze, drying and then using rapid firing process in the roller kiln firing time between 40~90min;
2. luminous ceramic glaze and printing oil according to the ratio of 1:0.4, mixing evenly into thick, with 40~60 mesh screen printing on the glazed brick, thoroughly dry and then overprint ceramic pigment, finally with 30~40 mesh screen printing pile glaze dry powder, and then using rapid firing process in the roller kiln, firing time between 40~90min;
3. luminous ceramic glaze and water mixed evenly, evenly sprayed on the white glazed brick or plain blank, and then apply a layer of transparent glaze, drying and then using rapid firing process in the roller kiln, firing time between 40~90min, that is, the whole luminous products;
4. mix the luminous ceramic glaze with printing oil or water, draw it on the surface of the product by hand, dry it thoroughly, and then burn it in the roller kiln with rapid firing process. The firing time is between 40 and 90min.
5. make luminous ceramic paper with luminous ceramic glaze, and produce luminous ceramic products by transferring the paper
The suitable temperature of every luminous ceramic glaze color in the second firing for finished product (interior wall tiles or ceramic crafts): 1) yellow-green color glaze: 600 degree centigrade; 2) blue-green color glaze: 1000 degree centigrade; 3) sky blue color glaze: 800 degree centigrade.
Product performance:
a. Brightness is larger than 450mcd/m2 (after 1 minute)
b. Firing temperature range: 600-1000°C
c. Dilation coefficient: 6.0-10.0x 10ˉ/°C
d. Afterglow time: above 12 hours
Infrared (IR) pigments are inorganic pigments, with white body color, and they glow under infrared light (wavelength: 940 – 1060nm). The emit green; red; and blue colors. And they will not emit glow without being exposed to infrared lights. They are mostly used in the anti-counterfeiting techniques and could be used repeatedly over long term.
They could be divided into different applications: cosmetics, ektonexine, plastics, surface lining, textiles. Application proportions are: 3 – 5% for water ink; 5 – 10% for oil ink; 0.5 – 5% for plastics.
IR pigments are heat resistant to 1200℃. Their average size is 2 – 20um. The emitting rate is around 90% under 30℃ – 40℃ temperature.
“Pearl Luster” pigments are special type of pigments typically used in the manufacturing of cosmetics, coatings, inks, plastics, and various other products to impart them with a distinctive pearlescent effect. Here’s detailed explanation:
1. Composition: Pearl luster pigments are primarily composed of a material known as “thin-layered titanium dioxide.” This material exhibits a multi-layered structure at a microscopic level, causing light to reflect, interfere, and refract on its surface, creating the pearlescent effect.
2. Pearlescent Effect: The main characteristic of Pearl Luster pigments is their ability to display a diverse range of colors and sheen at different angles and lighting conditions. This effect resembles the surface of pearls, shells, or other gemstones, hence the name “Pearl Luster”.
3. Applications: These pigments find widespread use in cosmetics, such as eye shadows, lipsticks, and foundations, to provide a subtle shimmer to the skin. It is also used in automotive paints, coatings, and printing inks to enhance the visual appeal of products. In plastic products, it can improve the appearance and texture.
4. Manufacturing Process: The production of pearl luster pigment involves combining thin-layered titanium dioxide with other materials like metal oxides or coating agents to achieve the desired colors and effects. Particle size and the number of layers during the manufacturing process influence the final appearance.
5. Environmental Considerations: Some manufacturing processes for pearl luster pigment may have certain environmental impacts. Consequently, in some applications, research and adoption of more environmentally friendly production methods have become a trend.
In summary, Pearl Luster pigments are special pigments used to enhance the visual appeal and unique effects of products, and it finds wide application in various industrial sectors.
Classification of Pearl Luster Pigments
1. Model: YTC series — Industrial pearlescent powder pigment, bright light color powder, pearl mica powder pearlescent pigment — Suggested dosage: 0.1-30%; Particle size: 1-60μ; CAS1319-46-6; Usage: water-based oily ink, paint and ink
2. Model: YTCC series — Cosmetics mica powder, eye shadow, lip gloss, perfume with pearl light powder, paint, children’s toys, painting, mica pearl light powder — Suggested dosage: 0.5-30%; Particle size: 1-1000μm; CAS12001-26-2; Usage: ink, paint, leather, plastic, ceramics, cosmetics, children’s toys
3. Model: YTCS series — Crystal white, super white, pure white, pearl pink, pearl mica pink, eye shadow, lip gloss, makeup grade, pearl light watercolor — Suggested dosage: 0.1-20%; Particle size: 1-2000μm; CAS12001-26-2; Usage: ink, paint, leather, plastic, ceramics, cosmetics, painting material, beads and watercolor
4. Model: YTDR series — Cosmetic grade, mica pearl light pink, diamond flash, pink magic color, eye shadow, lip color, diamond powder — Suggested dosage: 1-10%; Particle size: 200μ; CAS1319-46-6; Usage: ink, paint, leather, plastic, ceramics, cosmetics
5. Model: YTER series — Epoxy resin mica powder, drop rubber powder, river table, fluid painting color, mica powder, gorgeous no precipitation — Suggested dosage: 2-5%; Particle size: 1000μ; CAS1319-46-6; Usage: ink, paint, leather, plastic, ceramic, epoxy resin, gum drop
6. Model: YTFD series — Food grade mica powder, pearl powder, cake gold powder, drizzle noodles, silver powder, FDA standard food and drug mica powder — Suggested dosage: 0.5-30%; Particle size: 1-1000μm; CAS12001-26-2; Use scope: food decoration, drug decoration; Purpose: for cosmetics, for food and drugs
7. Model: YTFP series — Fluorescent pearl powder, mica bead light powder, fluorescent flash powder, makeup level, multi-purpose effect powder, bead light pigment — Temperature resistance: 300°; Particle size: 5μm; Oil absorption: 70; Content ≥95 (%); Tinting strength ≥100 (%); CAS12001-26-2; Usage: fluorescent pigment for makeup
8. Model: YTG series — Gold powder, paint pearl light gold, beauty seam agent, shining gold ink, diamond gold powder ink, pearl powder — Suggested dosage: 0.5-20%; Particle size: 1-1000μ; CAS1319-46-6; Usage: ink, paint, leather, plastic, ceramics, cosmetics
9. Model: YTM series — Inorganic metal powder, copper bead light powder, painting material, solid watercolor, color metal bead, light ancient copper bronze brass — Suggested dosage: 0.5-30%; Particle size: 1-1000μ; CAS1319-46-6; Usage: ink, paint, leather, plastic, ceramics, cosmetics, solid watercolor painting materials, outdoor paint
10. Model: YTMR series — Aurora powder, rainbow mica powder, magic color bead, light powder, interference rainbow color, powder crystal, mud cosmetics, pearl light powder — Suggested dosage: 0.5-30%; Particle size: 1-1000μ; CAS1319-46-6; Usage: ink, paint, leather, plastic, ceramics, cosmetics, dyeing factory, printing factory, hot stamping factory, handicrafts
11. Model: YTPI series — Printing pearl powder, ink with chameleon powder, high concentration cover powder, strong paint painting material with pearl pigment — Suggested dosage: 15%; Particle size: 1-2000μ; CAS1319-46-6; Usage: ink, printing, coating, etc
12. Model: YTS series — Flash pearl, silver, white pearl, pink flash, silver nail mica, pink printing, pearl pink, ink, flash powder — Suggested dosage: 0.5-30%; Particle size:1-1000μm; CAS1319-46-6; Usage: ink, paint, leather, plastic, ceramics, cosmetics
13. Model: YTSA/RB — Industrial pearlescent powder pigment, bright light color powder, pearl mica powder, pearlescent pigment color is complete — Suggested dosage: 0.1-30%; Particle size: 1-60μ; CAS1319-46-6; Usage: water-based oily ink, paint, and ink plastics
14. Model: YTSC series — Pearl powder, epoxy floor, flash powder, drop glue, crystal powder, color light powder, mica powder — Suggested dosage: 1%; Particle size: 1-2000μ; CAS1319-46-6; Usage: paints, cosmetics
15. Model: YTSP series — Pearl powder, soap mica powder, handmade soap with pearl pigment, mica flash powder, incense flash powder pigment — Suggested dosage: 5%; Particle size: 10-60μm; CAS12001-26-2; Usage: paint, incense, plastic, hand-made soap, soap bath ball pigment
16. Model: YTWC series — Angle color change, dragon ball light powder, nail beauty, makeup, drop glue, fishing rod, auto paint, printing and dyeing, injection plastic color change powder — Suggested dosage: 1%; Particle size: 10-1000μ; CAS1319-46-6; Usage: inks, paint, leather, plastic, lacquer candles, ceramics, cosmetics
1. Changes color under Sunlight or UV light
2. Change form: transparent–vivid, color–transparent
Under Ultraviolet or Sunlight the color changes from white color or very light color to RED, YELLOW, BLUE, PURPLE, SKYBLUE, GREEN, ORANGE color. Away Ultraviolet or Sunlight pigments revert back to its white or very light color. This process can be repeated again and again.
1. Exposed Colors: Purple, Red, Blue, Sky blue, Green, Orange, Yellow
2. Specification: Powder form
3. Transform: Colorless to colored
4. Average size is 2 – 7 um
Applications:
Coatings: suitable for all types of surface coating products, including PMMA paint, ABS paint, PVC paint, etc
Inks: all kinds of printing materials, including fabrics, paper, synthetic film, glass, etc
Plastics: plastic applicable to all types of PP, PVC, ABS, silicone rubber material such as injection, extrusion forming.
These special effect pigments allow for a visual response to changes under temperature. The pigments are composed of microcapsules that change color reversibly. When the temperature is raised to a specified temperature the pigment goes from colored to colorless. The color returns to original color as the pigment is cooled down. The particle size of the thermochromic pigments, for all models and colors, is <6 microns (97%). The color and temperature are selected by the user. Thermochromic products are available in a wide variety of forms, including powder, slurry, water-based ink, epoxy, master batch and so on.
Coating: suitable for all types of surface coating products, including PMMA paint, ABS paint, PVC paint, etc
Inks: all kinds of printing materials, including fabrics, paper, synthetic film, glass, etc
Plastic products: plastic applicable to all types of PP, PVC, ABS, silicone rubber material such as injection, extrusion forming.
COLORS AVAILABLE:
Basic colors: Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Black
Other colors: Dark blue, Marine Blue, Grass green, Blackish green, Malachite green, Orange, Rose, Peach
Normal basic Temperature available:
5C；16C；31C；45C；65C, Centigrade
Special temperature (15C – 70C) could be produced as per customer requirements, the minimum volume is 50kgs.
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