Guidelines to obtain
Satisfactory results with Flamingo Fluorescent Colors
The
most important point to understand about fluorescent colors is that
they are not pigments in the true sense of the word, or pure chemical
compounds like most other organic and in organic pigments.
Do not
compare Flamingo fluorescent colors with non fluorescent/conventional
pigments. The physical and chemical characteristics differ because
fluorescent colors are translucent dyed resin with low opacity and
poor covering power than non fluorescent / conventional pigments.
User
appropriate / recommended range of flamingo fluorescent color for
respective application.
Flamingo fluorescent colors should not be adulterated with excessive
opacifiers or other minerals. Non opacifying fillers like calcium
carbonate/talc, may be better used in some applications.
Avoid
mixing of Flamingo fluorescent colors with
non-fluorescent/conventional pigments, as these combinations results
in dull shades.
Use the
purest raw materials while formulating Flamingo fluorescent colors and
ensure all processing equipments are scrupulously clean, to avoid
contamination. Always test additives, stabilizers, solve to
compatibility.
As
fluorescent colors are more fugitive, than similar hue conventional
colors, these are recommended for use in indoor or limited out door
conditions oher than direct sunlight.
Avoid
direct contact with skin and eyes.
For strength and light
fastness use high pigmentation level as optimally feasible.
Process at the lowest
temperature possible commensurate with adequate dispersion and flow
properties required.
Avoid running of recycled
materials in processing with flamingo fluorescent colors.
For maximum shelf life of
paints/ dispersions use a thermoset pigments rather than thermoplastic
pigments.
Guidelines to obtain
Satisfactory results with Flamingo Fluorescent Colors