DayGlo Signal Green (Z-18)
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Good Heat StabilityGood Tinctorial Strength
Z/ZQ® Series are fluorescent pigments for low plateout, olefin applications. Z and ZQ® pigments are produced in a thermoplastic polyamide resin.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
- Powder
- Solid
- Solution
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Colorant
Other characteristics
- Color
- Green (Fluorescent)
- Functions
- Colorant, Pigment
- Pigment Type
- Fluorescent, Inorganic Pigments
- Fluorescent
- Inorganic Pigments
- Processing Methods
- Rotational Molding
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
Acrylics, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Ionomer Resins, Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA), Polyamides, Polycarbonates (PC), Polyethylenes (PE), Polypropylenes (PP), Polystyrenes (PS), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Markets
- Consumer Goods
- Printing & Packaging
- Additives
Certain metal ions and nucleated polymers are known to cause color changes and loss of brightness with fluorescent colorants. Studies have shown that plastic processing additives containing "free" zinc, magnesium, calcium and iron will cause deleterious color effects when used in conjunction with Z Pigments. If a metal containing additive must be used, it should be thoroughly tested to ensure the color stability of the Z Pigments. Also, refer to Technical Bulletin, "Effects of Metal Ions on Fluorescent Colorants in Plastics".
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Pigments & Colorants
- Plastics
- Heat Stability
The heat stability of Z Pigments was tested on a four ounce injection molding machine. The maximum recommended processing temperature of Z Pigments is 575ºF (300ºC).
- Material Features
- Good Brightness
- Good Dispersion
- Good Thermal Stability
- HIGHLIGHTS
DayGlo Z Pigments, because of their good heat stability and smaller particle size (10-12microns), are recommended for plastics applications where dispersion is important (rotational molding is a good lowshear example that would benefit from a smaller particle size). They also offer good tinctorial strength and bright shades.
- Chemical Inventories
- AICS (Australia)
- DSL (Canada)
- ECL (Korea)
- EINECS (EU)
- ELINCS (EU)
- IECSC (China)
- KECI (Korea)
- PICCS (Phillipines)
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Acrylics
- Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
- Ionomer Resins
- Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA)
- Polyamides
- Polycarbonates (PC)
- Polyethylenes (PE)
- Polypropylenes (PP)
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Pigment
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Plastics
- Chemical Nature & Dispersion Properties
DayGlo Z Pigments are a solid solution of fluorescent dyes in a thermoplastic polyamide resin. To ensure complete development of the fluorescent color effect, the Z Pigments must be completely melted and evenly distributed throughout the plastic system. The recommended minimum processing temperature is 370ºF (190ºC).
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Rotational Molding
Technical data
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6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Particle Size | 12-Oct | microns | — |
| Grind | min. 4 | — | Hegman Gage |
| Heat Stability | 575 (300) | ºF (ºC) | — |
| Processing Temperature | min. 370 (190) | °F (°C) | — |
| Softening Point | 275 - 310 (135 - 155) | °F (°C) | — |
| Specific Gravity | 1.14 | — | — |
