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FLUORESCENT PIGMENTS / DYES  

END USE APPLICATION(S)

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

FLUORESCENT PIGMENTS

FLUORESCENT INK CONCENTRATES (FF INK CONCENTRATES)

COMPARATIVE EQUIVALENTS

AVAILABLE COLORS

FLAMINGO 7000 SERIES FLUORESCENT PIGMENTS:

• Clear and Brighter Colors
• Fine Particle Size
• Good Heat Resistance
• Better Light Fastness

COLOR RANGE:

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

Specific Gravity : 1.40

Average Particle Size : 5 - 6 Microns

Softening Point : 125 - 130 ºC

Decomposition Point : Above 180 ºC

Chemical Nature : A solid Solution of Fluorescent Dyes in Amino-Formaldehyde Sulphonamide Resin.

APPLICATIONS:

• Textiles
• Aqueous Based Paper Coatings
• Oil & Aqueous Based Silk Screen Inks
• Crayons
• Pigment Pastes for Textile Printing
• Plastics (upto 180 ºC)
• Aqueous Gravure & Flexo Inks

LIGHT FASTNESS:

• Fluorescent Colors have enough light fastness for indoor applications, and limited light fastness for outdoors.
• To improve Light Fastness:

                - Use High Concentration of Pigment

                - Use UV Absorbers

                - Use Acrylic Overcoat

OPACITY:

• Fluorescent color being clear and transparent, opacity can be achieved by use of opacifiers like Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.

FLAMINGO 7000 T SERIES FLUORESCENT PIGMENTS:

• Exceptionally High Brilliance
• High Clear Translucent Shades
• Good Heat Resistance
• Better Light Fastness
• Fine Particle Size, Easy to Disperse

COLOR RANGE:

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

Specific Gravity : 1.40

Average Particle Size : 8 - 10 Microns

Softening Point : 155 - 160 ºC

Decomposition Point : Above 230 ºC

Chemical Nature : A solid Solution of Fluorescent Dyes in Amino-Formaldehyde Sulphonamide Resin.

APPLICATIONS:

• Textiles
• Solvent based Paper Coatings
• Solvent based Silk Screen Inks
• PVC Moulding Entrusion Calendering Process
• Coating of PVC Leather Cloth
• Paints & Aerosol Coatings
• All types of coating applications where better Solvent, Migration, & Heat Resistance is required.

LIGHT FASTNESS:

• Fluorescent Colors have enough light fastness for indoor applications, and limited light fastness for outdoors.
• To improve Light Fastness:

- Use High Concentration of Pigment

- Use UV Absorbers

- Use Acrylic Overcoats

OPACITY:

• Fluorescent color being clear and transparent, opacity can be achieved by use of opacifiers like Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.

FLAMINGO 8000 SERIES FLUORESCENT PIGMENTS:

• High Concentration
• Clear & Brighter Colors
• Good Heat Resistance
• Better Light Fastness
• Finer Particle Size, Easier to Disperse than 7000 Series

COLOR RANGE:

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

Specific Gravity : 1.40

Average Particle Size : 5 - 6 Microns

Softening Point : 125 - 130 ºC

Decomposition Point : Above 180 ºC

Chemical Nature : A Solid Solution of Fluorescent Dyes in Amino-Formaldehyde Sulphonamide Resin.

APPLICATIONS:

• Wide Range of Textiles
• Aqueous based Paper Coatings
• In Oil and Water based Silk Screen Inks
• Plastics (upto 180 ºC)
• Crayons
• Aqueous Flexo and Gravure Inks

LIGHT FASTNESS:

• Fluorescent Colors have enough light fastness for indoor applications, and limited light fastness for outdoors.
• To improve Light Fastness:

- Use High Concentration of Pigment

- Use UV Absorbers

- Use Acrylic Overcoats

OPACITY:

• Fluorescent color being clear and transparent, opacity can be achieved by use of opacifiers like Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.

FLAMINGO 8000 T SERIES FLUORESCENT PIGMENTS:

• High Concentration
• Clear & Brighter Colors
• Good Heat Resistance
• Better Light Fastness

COLOR RANGE:

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

Specific Gravity : 1.40

Average Particle Size : 8 - 10 Microns

Softening Point : 155 - 160 ºC

Decomposition Point : Above 200 ºC

Chemical Nature : A Solid Solution of Fluorescent Dyes in Amino-Formaldehyde Sulphonamide Resin.

APPLICATIONS:

• Wide Range of Textiles
• Solvent based Paper Coatings
• Solvent based Silk Screen Inks
• Plastics (upto 230 ºC)
• Paints, Aerosol Coatings, and Poster Colors
• Solvent Based Flexo and Gravure Inks

LIGHT FASTNESS:

• Fluorescent Colors have enough light fastness for indoor applications, and limited light fastness for outdoors.
• To improve Light Fastness:

- Use High Concentration of Pigment

- Use UV Absorbers

- Use Acrylic Overcoat

OPACITY:

• Fluorescent color being clear and transparent, opacity can be achieved by use of opacifiers like Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.

FLAMINGO HTPA SERIES FLUORESCENT PIGMENTS FOR PLASTICS:

Thermoplastic Polyester Resin

(Comparable to the Best in the World)

Color & Hue : Bright Fluorescent Color

Dispersion : Easy Melting Type, Good Dispersion

Light Fastness : Improved Light Fastness

Tinting Strength : Improved Tinting Strength

COLOR RANGE:

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

Specific Gravity : 1.34

Average Particle Size : Powder of Coarse Particle Size

Softening Point : 90 - 110 ºC

Decomposition Point : 290 - 300 ºC

Chemical Nature : Thermoplastic Polyester Resin

APPLICATIONS:

DRY BLENDING:

The colorant must be premixed with plastic granules and wetted with the colorant before moulding operations. A suitable wetting agent recommended is mineral oil, butoxy ethyl sterate or butyl sterate.

FLUORESCENT INK CONCENTRATES

(FF INK CONCENTRATES)

CHARACTERISTICS:

• High Strength
• Superb Brilliance
• Exceptionally Fine Pigment Dispersion
• Fluorescent Flushed type Pigment Disperses in all excellent printing Ink Medium
• Available in Paste Form for Easy Conversion into Inks

Flamingo Fluorescent (FF) Ink Concentrates have been specially formulated for use in Production of high strength Letterpress and Offset Litho Inks. FF Concentrates are available in a wide variety of bright fluorescent colors. They contain extremely fine pigment particles, well dispersed in a high grade printing ink vehicle. The pigment dispersion is such that no further pigment milling or grinding is required. High strength FF Concentrates are supplied in such a form that it can be easily converted into Finished Offset or Letterpress Inks, by extending it up to 20% with Varnish, Solvents, Oil, and Driers. By properly modifying with such extenders a wide variation in Viscosity, Tack and Drying Time is possible in order to meet all type of requirements.

ADDITIVES FOR F.F. INK CONCENTRATES:

VARNISHES : Bodied Oil & Varnish made with phenolics & certain alkys have been found to be suitable.

SOLVENTS: Conventional Ink Solvents can be used. Highly Polar, Strong Solvents should be avoided.

DRIERS:  Lead & Cobalt Octoates based Driers are preferred. Use only minimum quantities in order to prevent detrimental effect on the color and brightness of the ink. TONERS: : Various conventional non-fluorescent toners may be added, ie. Naphthol Red, Benzedine Orange & Yellow, Phthalo. Green, Phthalo. Blue etc. Toner Concentrations from 1 to 2 % should be tried. However, please note that Non-Flourescent Toners decrease the brightness of the finished inks. LIGHT FASTNESS : Inks made from FF Concentrates are recommended for indoor use or short term outdoor exposure.

FLAMINGO FLUORESCENT PLASTIC CRAYON MATRIX

APPLICATIONS:

The material is used in the manufacture of fluorescent colored Crayons and Pencils. The plastic crayon matrix is manufactured keeping in mind the requirements of moulding techniques. The plastic crayon matrix matrices can be injection moulded or gravity moulded.

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Bright Fluorescent Shades
• Non Tacky Hard Solid
• Plastic & Unbreakable
• Smooth Even Flow
• Wax Finish
• Light Weight

COLOR RANGE:

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

• The material is available in solid chunks of crayon matrix
• The material is thermoplastic and can be injection moulded for a number of applications.
• The suitable moulding temperature ranges from 80 to 100 ºC.
• Direct heat is not recommended.
• The crayon matrix is a thermoplastic resin made from melamine formaldehyde sulphonamide with a wax finish, containing fluorescent dyes.

TOXICITY: The material is not considered to be toxic.

FLAMINGO 9000 & K SERIES FLUORESCENT PIGMENTS:

• We are shortly introducing a new thermoset series with uniform spherical particle size.

• The 9000 and or K Series can be used in both Aqueous & Solvent Based Application(s).

ANTIFREEZE FLUORESCENT DYES

• Three specially formulated dyes are available for antifreeze formulations.

   

  Material specifications may change due to new developments. It is the users responsibility to determine suitability of use. Since, we do not know all the end uses or conditions of use,we make not warranties concerning the suitability of our products for a particular use. If any Government approval or clearance is required, you must obtain it prior to use of the products. There is no warranty express or implied and supplier's sole responsibility is limited to refund of the purchase price or replacement of any product proved to be inferior than specified. Recommended end use application(s) should not be taken as inducement to infringe any patents.

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