Frequently asked questions on Glow-in-the-Dark Powders

What is Glow Powder?
Glow powder is actually called phosphorescent pigment. It is the basis of just about all glows in the dark products. This powdery substance absorbs light and then re-emits it over a length of time. The glow occurs when electrons fall from a higher orbit to a lower orbit. When they fall to a lower orbit, they emit energy as visible light. These products have chemicals in them with electrons that get excited by light waves. No chemical reaction actually occurs.

What can I do with the powder?
Let your imagination go wild! You can do practically anything with our versatile pigments! It is safe for the application in consumer products such as clothing, shoes, caps, watches, novelties, tackle & sporting goods.

It has excellent results in the fields of building, decorating, traffic vehicle, military installations, fire emergency system, & escape route signs.

The pigment can be mixed with a variety of transparent resins & binders including but not limited to acrylic resin, paraffin, PU Resins poly acylamonia resins, amino resins, glues, plastics-PE, PP, ABS, PVC. And, of course all your craft Mediums! Candles-gel/wax, ceramics, ceramic Glaze, fabric Paint, oil paint, acrylic paint.. What else? Nail polish, hair gel, caulking, acrylic/gel nails, glass, rubber Check out some Projects created by some of our customers with our pigments!

Is the Glow Powder safe for kids?
Yes, the glow powder is non-toxic and non-radioactive & environmentally friendly. Our products are Photo luminescent Safety certified.

Can I add it to soap & other skin products?
Green & aqua have been tested & are safe for prolonged skin contact. As with any chemical product, there is always the chance of skin irritation, so apply to a test area first.

How do I use Ready Set Glo's Powder?
You basically just mix it with the medium you want to use it with. Powder will not melt but be suspended in the medium. You can use the glow powder in just about any application. Mix it with paint, candles-wax/paraffin, hair gel, fishing lures caulking, glue, plastic, inks, wax, plastisol, etc. Limitations are endless, just follow the basic instructions included with your order.

What is the powder's composition? Green,Aqua blue & violet are Alkaline earth aluminate activated by rare earth ions. (Strontium aluminate with europium as the activator. (SrAl03:Eu) The wavelength for the green is 520nm, the blue-green is 505nm, and the blue is 490nm. Red & Orange are Zinc Sulfide.

How much do I need?
This is a difficult question because it depends on vehicle used, process and application. On average 10%-50% by weight is the best ratio for mixing Glow Powder to a vehicle. The percentage depends on how much glow is desired. If the base is a color other than white you may need to add more Glow Powder to achieve desired results.

(amounts shown are for MAXIMUM Glow)
1oz - 14gm pigment
1 Pint - 1/2 lb pigment
1 Gallon - 2 lb pigment
1oz=28gm
1kg=2.2lb

One kilogram of dry Glow Powder can cover an area roughly 3.3 square meters or 12 square feet with a 150 um thick film. One gram covers approximately 25 square centimetres.

How much area does powder cover?
A One pound of dry Glow Powder can cover an area roughly 1.5 square meters or 6 square feet with a 150 um thick film. One gram covers approximately 25 square centimetres.

Can powders be mixed to create different colors?
No, this theory does not work.

How do I charge the powder?
Glow powder responds best to light sources rich in UV rays such as sunlight, black lamps and halogen lamps. Tungsten lamps (typical household bulbs) take longer to recharge the pigment because their UV output is low. Fluorescent lamps, which are rich in UV, provide faster excitation when Glow-Powder is placed near them.

Sun light - 5 minutes / UV light (Black light) - 5 to 10 minutes / Normal light - 20 to 30 minutes. Sunlight is the best source for charging the products, but practically any light source will do. Black light is a good provider of UV light (Glow-in-the-dark Bowling with black lights would be excellent).

How many times can I charge it?
You can charge the pigment OVER AND OVER indefinitely! Shelf life is a minimum 10 years. Once mixed in the medium of your choice, indoor life is 5-7 years and outdoor life is 3-4 years.

What color are powders in daylight?
Green blue aqua are all a pale yellow powder, red, is red color, Zinc orange is orange, violet is grey/white, orange strontium is white, white is also white in day.

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