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Glow in the dark powder

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

glow in the dark powder – the raw material used in the production of all glow in the dark products. Glow in the dark works in a manner similar to photosynthesis where it absorbs and releases light energy in a natural process. The raw material is made from a natural earth substance and is non radioactive, neither is it toxic.

More details about Glow in the dark powder can be found online at http://www.darkniteglow.com/powder/index1.html

Glow in the dark paint

Glow in the dark paint is a popular product among artists and hobbyists as it is easy to use and the effects are instant and entertaining. It is also widely used in the commercial and industrial sector, to highlight and mark areas for safe evacuation in the event of a power failure.

More details about Glow in the dark paint is online at http://www.darkniteglow.com/paint/index.html

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Which is the correct glow in the dark product for me?

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

A question that is frequently asked.

Not surprising since Pete’s Luminous Creations, one of the pioneers in the industry, carries a range of different products that either glow in the dark or react to Ultra Violet light. The first step is understanding the difference and limitations between these two different luminous technologies.

The first is Glow in the Dark which works by absorbing surrounding light energy. This light energy is released simoltaneously, in the form of a glow, which can only be seen in the dark. Glow in the dark technology is practical in situations where a standby or emergency lighting source is required. In the event of a power failure, it triggers on automatically!!

Next we have Ultra Violet Light Sensitive (UV). These only work when exposed only to UV Black Lights. The pigments which are normally white in color, react to UV lights by changing to different colors. Remove the UV light source and it goes back to its original color (white) immediately. UV products are practical in situations where security or identification is required.

From the technologies mentioned above, which is Glow in the Dark and Ultra Violet Light Reactive (UV), Pete’s Luminous Creations produces a range of products in powder, paint, sticker, thread, photo paper, plastic, ceramic and silicone form.

These are industry specific products so choosing the right one for your application is pretty straightforward. In any case if you are still not sure, you can buy sample quantities of both glow in the dark and UV products on their retail site.

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Glow in the Dark Paint

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Glow in the dark paint in its simplest form is – the addition of glow in the dark powder to clear paints. It is very easy to produce either water based or solvent based glow in the dark paints in this manner.

The problem lies in finding the right chemical mixture and properties to have a decent product life. Unlike other mixtures, glow in the dark pigment which is made from crystals, do not disolve, but has to stay suspended in order to work. Because of this, the glow particles tend to sink to the bottom when mixed with most paints, solvents or water based.

We have managed to produce a suitable pre-mixed solvent based glow in the dark paint which has a decent shelf life of at least 6 months.

It is easier to work with solvent based than water based because solvent based mixtures are easier to re-mix. Glow Pigments mixed into water based carriers sink to the bottom and harden. Which is why there are no suitable water based glow in the dark paint, which can be pre-mixed and stored for months. It must be used immediately.

We are still working on a suitable water based solution for glow in the dark pigments. Till then, our water based glow in the dark paints will always be packed seperately; (Glow powder and water based solution)

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