DayGlo Rocket Red (VC-13)
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Good BrightnessGood Heat StabilityGood Tinctorial StrengthLight Fastness
VCL will offer excellent dispersion, heat stability, and improved lightfastness in plastisol applications. VCL is the standard bearer for the traffic cone industry. VCL is non-formaldehyde and meets the CONEG specifications. Non-phthalate versions available as well.
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Colorant
Other characteristics
- Color
- Red
- Functions
- Colorant, Pigment
- Pigment Type
- Organic Pigments
- Processing Methods
- Calendering, Extrusion, Injection Molding
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Markets
- Paints & Coatings
- Printing & Packaging
- Bleeding
Bleeding that occurs when using VC-Pigments is greatly influenced by the amount of plasticizer used in the vinyl formulation. The tendency to bleed can be reduced by using lower amounts and/or higher molecular weight plasticizers.
- Stabilizer
VC-Pigments do not have any lead or cadmium containing stabilizer.
- Coating Type
- Plastisol Coating
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Pigments & Colorants
- Plastics
- Transparency
VC-Pigments were designed for maximum transparency and offer excellent edge glow. For opacity, TiO2 can be added at a ratio of 3:1 - VC-Pigment:TiO2. Small amounts of TiO2 may be necessary in transparent resins to increase the fluorescent effect.
- Lightfastness
The higher the pigment concentration, the better the lightfastness. The lightfastness can be influenced by plasticizers, stabilizers, and other additives. At a concentration of 3%, VC-Pigments exhibit better lightfastness than other organic fluorescent pigments tested in an Atlas Xenon Arc Weatherometer.
- Heat Stability
VC-Pigments display no color change after a heat history of 20 minutes at 350oF (175oC) on a two roll mill. For injection molding, it is recommended that the pigment be converted into pellet form in order to minimize sifting, packing and potential burn-out.
- Ink and Toner Type
- Plastisol Ink
- Material Features
- Excellent Brightness
- Excellent Edge Flow
- Good Light Fastness
- Good Thermal Stability
- HIGHLIGHTS
DayGlo® VC-Pigments have exceptional brightness, high tinctorial strength, are translucent, and possess excellent heat stability; surpassing melamine-formaldehyde pigments in these characteristics. VC-Pigments are vinyl based and recommended for calendered, extruded and injection molded vinyl.
- Typical Formulations
3% of vinyl colorant by total weight of vinyl compound or resin is recommended as a starting point.
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Rigid Films
- Rigid Packaging
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Pigment
Technical data
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4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Stability | 395 (200) | ºF (ºC) |
| Processing Temperature | min. 250 (120) | °F (°C) |
| Softening Point | 275 - 310 (135 - 155) | °F (°C) |
| Specific Gravity | 1.26 | — |
