Have you ever seen those super bright acrylic sheets in a stationery store? Or have you ever seen a cool skateboard that glows in a skateboard store? It is likely fluorescent plastic.
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What is fluorescent plastic?
- Fluorescent plastic refers to plastics that contain fluorescent pigments or dyes. The most common one is fluorescent acrylic, also known as fluorescent plexiglass. It looks like ordinary plastic, but it can produce fluorescence under light. The color of fluorescent plastic is not the "ordinary red, green, and yellow", but very bright colors, such as:
Fluorescent red, fluorescent orange, fluorescent green, fluorescent blue. These colors will become bright under sunlight or ultraviolet light, and look like they are glowing. This effect is not because they glow, but because the fluorescent substance absorbs light and then grows light quickly.
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How is fluorescent plastic made?
- Raw materials: The basic materials of fluorescent plastic are similar to ordinary plastics, such as PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate, also known as acrylic), PVC (polyvinyl chloride), PS (polystyrene), etc. But the difference is that fluorescent plastic will add fluorescent pigments or dyes to the plastic.
- There are generally two processing methods: 1. Directly mix fluorescent pigments into plastic particles, and then process them into shape through injection molding, extrusion, etc. 2. Apply fluorescent dyes or pigments on the surface of transparent plastics for decorative items, such as acrylic signs or decorative panels.
Some high-end fluorescent plastics also use "edge-lit" technology to make the edges of the material look bright under light, which is most common in acrylic sheets.
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Where can fluorescent plastics be used?
In shopping malls, exhibitions, and retail stores, fluorescent acrylic is widely used for: display stands, light box backs, sign letters, and POP advertising boards. You may have seen trendy products: fluorescent skateboards, fluorescent earphone cases, fluorescent phone cases, etc.
Fluorescent acrylic: the most common fluorescent plastic
Speaking of fluorescent plastic, the most popular one is fluorescent acrylic, which is a transparent plastic plate with fluorescent pigments added. It will appear particularly bright under sunlight or light, especially its edges, which will give a "glowing" feeling. Let's take a look at its characteristics: 1. Bright colors and bright edges 2. Glowing edges after cutting (suitable for engraving) 3. Lightweight and easy to process, not as heavy as glass, not as hard as metal, and easier to laser cut, engrave, heat bend and bond. 4. Good surface hardness, not easy to scratch.
Develop sustainable fluorescent materials：
Currently, many fluorescent pigments are not environmentally friendly. One of the future directions is to use heavy metal-free and non-toxic fluorescent dyes combined with degradable plastics to reduce environmental pollution. Wanlong Chemical Co., Ltd.'s fq series products do not contain formaldehyde. Formaldehyde free, solid solution of dyestuffs in a thermoplastic polyamide resin, having outstanding temperature resistance, tinctorial strength and brilliance, good dispersibility, designed for use in masterbatches & plastics.
Where can you buy Fluorescent pigments in bulk?
Fluorescent pigments emit bright, visible light under ultraviolet or other light sources and are widely used in various applications, including fluorescent coatings, stationery, textiles, plastics, advertising signage, and electronic displays. As a professional Daylight fluorescent pigment ingredients. supplier and manufacturer, Wanlong Chemical Co., LTD. has nearly 10 years of experience in supplying and exporting fluorescent pigment ingredients from China. You can confidently purchase fluorescent powder from Wanlong Chemical Co., LTD. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us and we will get back to you within 1 business day.
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Post time: 2025-04-15 15:34:38
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