Everyglow Phosphorescent Powder (Glow-in-the-Dark)
Phosphorescent Powder is a high-performance, light-storing material based on Strontium Aluminate technology. It is engineered to absorb energy from various light sources and re-emit it as a vivid, long-lasting glow in total darkness. Often referred to as “glow-in-the-dark powder,” this pigment is the industrial standard for fail-safe safety lighting and high-end aesthetic applications.
Phosphorescent powder Key Features & Performance
- Exceptional Luminance: Utilizing rare-earth doped strontium aluminate, Phosphorescent pigment offers up to 10 times the brightness and 10 times the afterglow duration of traditional zinc-sulfide powders.
- Self-Sustaining & Eco-Friendly: Recharges indefinitely using sunlight, fluorescent, or LED light. It is a “passive” light source requiring no electricity, batteries, or wiring.
- Safety & Longevity: Non-toxic, non-radioactive, and chemically stable. The material is designed for a functional lifespan exceeding 15 years.
- Versatile Integration: Easily mixed into any clear medium, including epoxy resins, acrylics, solvent-based paints, glass glazes, and plastics.
- Weather Resistance: Highly resistant to UV radiation and temperature fluctuations, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Base | Strontium Aluminate (SrAl2O4:Eu, Dy) |
| Glow Colors | Yellow-Green (Brightest) |
| Particle Size Range | 25um |
| Excitation Source | 200nm – 450nm (UV and visible light) |
| Afterglow Duration | 10 to 12+ hours depending on grade and color |
| Heat Resistance | Stable up to 800 C ~1100 C (Glass Grade) |
Primary Applications
1. Safety & Emergency Egress
Crucial for creating photoluminescent safety systems (PLSS), including exit signs, stair nosing, and path markers that remain visible during power outages or smoky conditions.
2. Industrial & Automotive
Used for high-visibility marking on machinery, tools, and automotive parts (rims, calipers, and interior trim). It provides both functional safety and a premium custom look.
3. Art & Architecture
A staple for resin “river tables,” glow-in-the-dark floor tiles, and mural art. It allows designers to create environments that transform visually between light and dark states.
4. Sporting Goods & Marine
Incorporated into fishing lures, hunting gear, and marine markers to ensure equipment recovery and user safety in low-light outdoor settings.
Expert Usage Guidelines
- The Transparent Carrier Rule: The pigment particles must be suspended in a completely clear binder. Any tint or opacity in the medium will block light from reaching the pigment, severely reducing the glow.
- Optimal Background: Always apply the pigment mixture over a white or reflective base. Dark surfaces absorb the light, while white surfaces reflect it back through the pigment, doubling the visible intensity.
- Avoid Grinding: High-shear mixing or grinding will fracture the crystal structure of the pigment, which destroys its ability to store light. Always stir the pigment in gently.
- Recommended Concentration: A standard starting ratio is 20% to 30% pigment by weight.
Storage & Handling
- Store in a cool, dry place in a sealed container.
- Moisture-sensitive: Avoid exposing non-encapsulated pigment to water-based mediums for extended periods.
- Safety: Use a dust mask and gloves when handling the raw powder to prevent inhalation or skin irritation.
Everyglow LBG Series Phosphorescent powder is a Rare earth strontium aluminate base glowing material, which have 30 times afterglow than traditional zinc sulfide base luminescent material. LBG-MC phosphorescent powder available glow 10-12hours after absorb the visible light for 5-30mins, and this emit & absorb light process is repeatedly,no power request.
Products Properties:
Free of radioactive elements , non-toxic, harmless, Eco-friendly material.
Longer afterglow time and super higher luminance than traditional ZnC sulphur luminecent material.
Excellent heat resistance . Good performace for temperature as high as 800℃
Perfect light resistance. under 300W high pressure mercury lamp for 1000hr even not reduce them luminance.
High chemicals stability. Everyglow PL pigment not reaction with any organic and inorganic agents except mercury.
Long life time. as long as 30 years life time.
| Series | LBG-MC | D50= 20um | |
| Chemical composition | SrAlxOy:Eu2+,Dy3+ | Appearance | Yellowish |
| Average Dimater | 10~30μm | Glow color | Yellow-green |
| Specific gravity | 3.6 | Exciting wavelength(nm) | 200~450nm |
| MOH’s Hardness | 6.2~6.5 | Emission wavelength | 520Nm |
| Hydrous content | <0.05% | Afterglow luminance mcd/m2 | 340mcd/m2 at 10mins |
| PH (in Water) | 10~11 | 45mcd/m2 at 60mins | |
Note: Test standard: DIN67510 Part 1
1) Excited by light source D65 1000Lx for 10mins;
2)The afterglow time indicates the time during which the pigment decline to 0.32 mcd/m2
3) The error about ± 10% is allowed in above data.
4) Color: G-yellow-green , B-aqua , P-purple , SB-sky-blue.
Package:
1kg/bag, 25kg/drum, 500kg/pallet.
Application:
Everyglow Phosphorescent pigment is mainly applicable as an additive in the paints, coating, ink, plastics,glass,ceramic, fibre and other transparent medium to realize it self-luminescent function.(Suggest glow fabric,finest coating)
