Photochromic Colorants,Photo-chromic Textile Colors,Photochromic Colorants India,Photo-chromic Textile Colors In India

Introduction

Americos photochromic colors are plastisol-based inks, which are off-white when not exposed to UV radiation. It gains colour when exposed to Sun light / UV light. The color change is "reversible," i.e., the color will fade again and appear colour less upon removal from UV light / sun light exposure. These inks are available in various colors. See our colour availability chart for a complete list of available colors.

The uses of Americos Photochromic colors are :

On garment to create novel products and promotional items like T-shirts
On fabric/garment to print company logo / brand name to prevent duplication
On garment which are used for party wear
Thermometers and temperature indicators
Security printing
Food industry to indicate temperature of packaged food

Properties

Application of Photochromic colour on garment

Americos photo-chromic textile colors changes color with changes in light intensity. They print and cure as easily as other plastisol inks. They will not chock your screen and do not contain any solvents. They may be printed on 100% cotton synthetic/cotton blends.

Americos Photochromic colors are plastisol based ready to use off-white liquid. When exposed to UV radiation, colour appears. These inks are available in various hues.

Photochromic colour can be applied on garment by three methods -

Spray
Brush
Screen Printing

In all above methods, Photochromic colour is directly applied on garment and cured at 150°C for 30-90 seconds.

Special Care Instruction

Americos photo-chromic colors should be printed on white or light colors. The following suggestions should be kept in mind when running the thermo-chromic colour.

Recommended screen mesh: 130-200 mesh count with 150 preferred.
Deposit thickness: 1-3 mils
Curing: 155-160º C for 30-90 seconds (colour should not be over-cured)

Note: Residual colour may be a problem with colorless to color inks. This can be controlled by putting down a thinner film, though this may affect color intensity as well. Residual color can also become a problem if too much heat is used in drying the inks.

Storage & Handling

Store in a cool, dry place
Avoid direct exposure to UV/sunlight
The material is combustible, and should not be kept / used near open flame
It must be used within three months of purchase.
Storage longer than six months not recommended.

For further information or assistance, please contact AMERICOS.

Introduction

Americos Glow in Dark Colorants is a blended mineral compound that responds quickly to excitation by daylight, incandescent, fluorescent or ultraviolet light. This pigment emits a bright phosphorescence shade. It exhibits high initial brightness and long afterglow, up to 2 hours. The afterglow effect is dependent on pigment concentration, surface area and amount of radiant energy absorbed.

The uses of Americos Glow in Dark Colorants are :

On garment to create novel products and promotional items like T-shirts, which are used in disco parties
On fabric/garment to print company logo / brand name to prevent duplication
On garments which are used for party Americos Glow in Dark Colorants can be mixed with certain transparent pigments or colorants such as fluorescent dyes and pigments. This combination will achieve some very attractive special effects.

Physical Properties

Application of Americos Glow in Dark Colorants on garment

Americos Glow - in - the dark colour can be applied on garment by three methods -

Spray
Brush
Screen Printing

In all above methods, Glow - in - the dark color is directly applied on garment and cured at 150?C for 5 minutes.

Precautions

When handling Americos Glow - in - the dark colour, some precautions should be taken when:

Avoid working with strong acids since this can cause dissolution of phosphorescent pigments.
In the presence of high relative humidity and sunlight, phosphorescent pigments can exhibit darkening.
In the presence of metal ions, phosphorescent pigments can lose their ability to glow.
The addition of colorless extenders or colored pigments will reduce the intensity of the phosphorescence (afterglow effect)
Testing is recommended in the intended application to determine suitability.

Introduction

Americos Invisible Blue Spray SPXT is a dispersion of invisible pigments. Americos Invisible Blue Spray provides excellent coverage on colored grounds. Americos Invisible Blue Spray exhibits excellent running properties on all types of spray, brush, or knife-edge applications. A soft hand binder is incorporated in the product for excellent fastness and hand. Treated fabric or treated areas on fabric will exhibit bluish hue under black light/UV light.

Application

Material has to be first treated with Americos Pre-Treat IJP between 20-30 gm/liter.
Americos Invisible Blue Spray is ready for use out of the drum, Addition of extra lubricant to this product is optional, Add a print thickener for printing applications.

Physical Properties

Solids	: 45%
PH (1% solution)	: 7.0 ± 0.5
Appearance	: White Liquid
Viscosity	: 600 cps
Screen mesh	: 60 to 100 Mesh is recommended
Clean up	: Clean up with water
Storage	: Keep from freezing and away from direct sunlight, Store between 55'C and 95'C. Keep lid closed when not in use. Keep out of reach of children.
Safety	: Always wear protective eyewear and clothing when mixing color. Refer to MSDS for additional information.

Application of Americos Glow in Dark Colorants on garment

Americos Glow - in - the dark colour can be applied on garment by three methods -

Spray
Brush
Screen Printing

In all above methods, Glow - in - the dark colour is directly applied on garment and cured at 150°C for 5 minutes.

Precautions

When handling Americos Glow - in - the dark colour, some precautions should be taken when:

Avoid working with strong acids since this can cause dissolution of phosphorescent pigments.
In the presence of high relative humidity and sunlight, phosphorescent pigments can exhibit darkening.
In the presence of metal ions, phosphorescent pigments can lose their ability to glow.
The addition of colorless extenders or colored pigments will reduce the intensity of the phosphorescence (afterglow effect)
Testing is recommended in the intended application to determine suitability.

The information and data contained herein are believed to be accurate and reliable; however, it is the user's responsibility to determine suitability of use. Since Americos can not know all of the uses to which its products may be put, or the conditions of use, it makes no warranties concerning the fitness or suitability of its products for a particular use or purpose. You should thoroughly test any proposed use of our products and independently conclude satisfactory performance in your application. Likewise, if the manner in which our products are used requires government approval or clearance, you must obtain it. Americos warrants only that its products will meet its specifications; There is no warranty of merchantability or fitness for use, nor any other express or implied warranty. The user's exclusive remedy and Americos's sole liability is limited to refund of the purchase price or replacement of any product shown to be otherwise than is warranted. Americos will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind. Suggestions of uses should not be taken as inducements to infringe any patents.

Viscosity (at 25º C)	: 100-150 poise
Density (Approx.)	: 9.0 lb./gal
Appearance	: off-white paste
Percent solids (Approx.)	: 100%
Percent volatile (Approx.)	: Negligible
Recommended Substrates	: Textiles

Emission Color	: Green
Body color	: White/Green
Specific Gravity	: 4.0g/cc
Particle Size Distribution	: 11 to 15 microns