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NightGlo™ (NG200)

NG-200 is a Zinc Sulfide compound that responds quickly to excitation by daylight, incandescent, fluorescent or ultraviolet lights. This pigment emits a bright Green phosphorescence shade. It exhibits high initial brightness and afterglow. The afterglow effect is dependent on pigment concentration, surface area and amount of radiant energy absorbed.

Brand: NightGlo (2 products)

Functions: Colorant, Effect Pigment, Pigment

Chemical Family: Zinc Salts, Zinc Sulfides

Pigment Type: Phosphorescent

Color: Green

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Polyamides, Polyethylenes (PE), Polyolefins, Polystyrenes (PS), Vinyls

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Zinc Salts,
Zinc Sulfides
Pigment Type
Phosphorescent
CASE Ingredients Functions
Colorant,
Effect Pigment
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Effect Pigment,
Pigment
Technologies
CASE Ingredients,
Pigments & Colorants,
Plastics
Product Families
Pigments & Colorants — Color Pigments
Photoluminescent Pigments
CASE Ingredients — Pigments & Colorants
Effects Pigments
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Pigments & Colorants

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Good Heat Stability
Materials Features
Glow In The Dark,
Good Brightness,
Good Thermal Stability

Applications & Uses

Markets
Paints & Coatings
Applications
Paints & Coatings — Other Paints & Coatings Applications
Paints & Coatings — Specialty Coatings
Other Specialty Coatings
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Acrylics,
Polyamides,
Polyethylenes (PE),
Polyolefins,
Polystyrenes (PS),
Vinyls
Applications
  • NightGlo NG-200 exhibits excellent heat stability. It is recommended that it be used in plastic resins such as acrylics, nylons, polystyrene, polyolefins and vinyl. Recommended concentration is approximately 10% by weight.
  • NightGlo NG-200 can be mixed with certain transparent pigments or colorants such as DayGlo fluorescent dyes and pigments. This combination will achieve some very attractive special effects. Recommended loading is a 1 to 10 ratio of fluorescent to phosphorescent pigment.

Properties

Color
Green
Physical Form
Powder,
Solid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Afterglow ColorGreen--
Daylight Body ColorSlightly Yellow--
Emission ColorGreen--
Melting Point1830°C-
Mohs Hardness3--
Particle Size (D50)21 +/- 3micron-
Specific Gravity4.1--

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
ECL (Korea),
EINECS (EU),
ELINCS (EU),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TSCA (USA)

Technical Details & Test Data

Emission Spectrum

DayGlo NightGlo (NG200) Emission Spectrum

Storage & Handling

Precautions

When handling phosphorescent pigment, some precautions should be taken when:
• 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.
It is not recommended to mill this product since this will degrade the phosphorescence due to breakdown of the crystal structure of the phosphorescent pigment. Mild stirring should be used to incorporate NG-200 into a vehicle.
The addition of colorless extenders or colored pigments will reduce the intensity of the phosphorescence.
Testing is recommended in the intended application to determine suitability.