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Identification & Functionality
- CI Name
- CI Number
- Pigment Type
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Materials Features
- Product Highlights
DayGlo Z Pigments, because of their good heat stability and smaller particle size (10-12microns), are recommended for plastics applications where dispersion is important (rotational molding is a good lowshear example that would benefit from a smaller particle size). They also offer good tinctorial strength and bright shades.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Applications
Polyethylene +
PA (Nylon) +/-
Polypropylene+
Polycarbonate +/-
Polystyrene +
PMMA (Polyacrylic) +/-
ABS +/-
Rigid PVC +/-
Ionomer +/-
Urethane +/-
+ Recommended +/- Recommended, but should be tested in individual resins
Properties
- Color
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Average Particle Size 12-Oct microns - Grind min. 4 - Hegman Gage Heat Stability 575 (300) ºF (ºC) - Processing Temperature min. 370 (190) °F (°C) - Softening Point 275 - 310 (135 - 155) °F (°C) - Specific Gravity 1.14 - -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Technical Details & Test Data
- Chemical Nature & Dispersion Properties
DayGlo Z Pigments are a solid solution of fluorescent dyes in a thermoplastic polyamide resin. To ensure complete development of the fluorescent color effect, the Z Pigments must be completely melted and evenly distributed throughout the plastic system. The recommended minimum processing temperature is 370ºF (190ºC).
- Additives
Certain metal ions and nucleated polymers are known to cause color changes and loss of brightness with fluorescent colorants. Studies have shown that plastic processing additives containing "free" zinc, magnesium, calcium and iron will cause deleterious color effects when used in conjunction with Z Pigments. If a metal containing additive must be used, it should be thoroughly tested to ensure the color stability of the Z Pigments. Also, refer to Technical Bulletin, "Effects of Metal Ions on Fluorescent Colorants in Plastics".
- Heat Stability
The heat stability of Z Pigments was tested on a four ounce injection molding machine. The maximum recommended processing temperature of Z Pigments is 575ºF (300ºC).
Safety & Health
- Toxicity
Toxicity tests have been conducted on Z Pigments with the following results:
Acute Oral Toxicity LD50 >15.38 g/kg Acute Dermal Toxicity LD50 >3.00 g/kg Acute Dust Inhalation LC50 Air 4 Hrs. = 2.88 mg/l Eye Irritation Mildly Irritating DayGlo fluorescent pigments are organic compounds which are formulated without heavy metals.