A & AX PIGMENTS - Day-Glo Color

A & AX PIGMENTS

DAYGLO A- and AX-Pigments are thermoplastic fluorescent pigments which are recommended for a
wide range of applications where resistance to strong solvents is not needed. They perform well in a
system based on aliphatic and some aromatic hydrocarbons. They are also usable in water systems where
prolonged shelf-life is not required. The A- and AX-Pigments are used in such applications as paper
coatings, vinyl coated fabric, A-type gravure inks, paints, screen inks, vinyl plastisols and organisols and
plastics with melt temperatures less than 380oF (193oC).

A-Pigments provide the brightest fluorescent color available today. AX-Pigments are much stronger than
the A-Pigments and are usually a better money value depending on the application.

Available Colors: A AX

Aurora Pink* A-11 AX-11
Neon Red* AX-12
Rocket Red* A-13 AX-13
Fire Orange* A-14 AX-14
Blaze Orange* A-15 AX-15
Arc Yellow* --- AX-16
Saturn Yellow* A-17 AX-17
Signal Green* --- AX-18
Horizon Blue* A-19 ---------
Corona Magenta* A-21
AX-21
Lightfastness:

The higher the pigment concentration, the better the lightfastness. The lightfastness of
fluorescent pigment can be influenced by plasticizers, stabilizers, and other additives. The
following table gives the recommended percentage of pigment for optimum color and light
stability with respect to film thickness:

Wet Film Thickness (Mils) % Pigment

3 to 5 (75-125 micron) ...........................................................................................20 - 35

10 (250 microns) ....................................................................................................10 - 20

20 (500 microns) ......................................................................................................7 - 15

40 (1000 microns) and over .......................................................................................2 - 8

Physical Properties & Chemical Nature:

Specific Gravity: 1.36
Average Particle Size: 4.5-5.0 Microns
Softening Point: 110oC Min
Decomposition Point: 195oC
Oil Absorption : 47g/100g Pigment

*Trademark of DayGlo Color Corp.

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Solubility:

The A- and AX-Pigments show the following typical solubilities in the listed solvents and
plasticizers:

ALCOHOLS PLASTICIZERS
Ethyl Alcohol
3-Heptanol PS Butyl Benzyl Phthalate PS
Isopropyl Alcohol
Methyl Alcohol NS Dibutyl Phthalate PS
Tetrahydrofurfurly Alcohol
NS Dioctyl Adipate NS
GLYCOLS
Diethylene Glycol PS Dioctyl Phthalate NS
Ethylene Glycol
Glycerine S Dioctyl Sebacate NS
Hexylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol KETONES

ESTERS PS Acetone S
Butyl Acetate
DPM Acetate NS Cyclohexanone S
Ethyl Acetate
Isoamyl Acetate NS Diisobutyl Ketone NS
Isopropyl Acetate
PM Acetate NS Ethyl Amyl Ketone NS

GLYCOL-ETHERS NS Isophorone S
Butyl Ether
Ethyl Ether Methyl Isobutyl Ketone S
Isobutyl
Methyl Carbitol PS HALOGENATED SOLVENTS
Methyl Ether
PS Methylene Chloride S

S Tetrachloroethylene PS

NS Trichloroethylene PS

PS AROMATICS

S Toluene NS

Xylene NS

PS ALIPHATICS

S Heptane NS

PS Lactol Spirits NS

S Mineral Spirits NS

S VM&P Naptha NS

KEY: NS -- Not Soluble PS -- Partly Soluble S -- Soluble

NOTE: The above information is offered as a recommendation only. The suitability of DAYGLO A-
and AX-Pigments should be determined by evaluation in your finished application.

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Typical Formulations:

Acrylic Aerosol Concentrate -- (High Speed Mix) Parts by Weight

Acryloid F-101 (40% in Mineral Thinner/Amsco F) or
Elvacite 20442 (40% dissolved in Mineral Spirits).............................. 45.5

DAYGLO A-Pigment .............................................................................. 35.0
Lactol Spirits............................................................................................. 17.7
Toluene ..................................................................................................... 1.8

100.0
Thin with Toluene, or with 1/3 Toluene and 2/3 Lactol Spirits

To can, use 65% of the thinned aerosol concentrate and 35% of a propellant, such as A-70
(propane/isobutane blend)

Alkyd Brushing Paint -- (High Speed Mix) Parts by Weight

WALLKYD 11-1513 (35% in Odorless Mineral Spirits)........................ 44.000
Cyasorb UV 244.......................................................................................... 0.400
DAYGLO A-Pigment .............................................................................. 50.500
12% Cabalt Octoate Drier .......................................................................... 0.075
Exkin 25 ...................................................................................................... 0.200
Cab-O-Sil6 .................................................................................................. 0.200
Mineral Spirits .......................................................................................... 4.625

100.000

Water Dispersion -- Parts by Weight

Water......................................................................................................... 26.1
2% QP-44007............................................................................................ 22.5
Nalco 23418 ................................................................................................ 0.2
Nalco 23358 ................................................................................................ 1.2
DAYGLO A- or AX-Pigment................................................................. 50.0

100.0

Add materials in order listed and completely disperse before making next addition. Should be
made on a high speed dissolver.

A Type Gravure Ink -- (High Speed Mix) Parts by Weight

Acryloid NAD-101 ................................................................................... 30.0

DAYGLO A- or AX-Pigment.................................................................. 50.0

Toluene ....................................................................................................... 5.0

Thin with Heptane ................................................................................... 15.0

1Rohm and Haas Co. 5Mooney Chemical 100.0

2E. I. duPont 6Cabot Corp.
3Reichold Chemical Inc. 7Union Carbide Co.
4American Cyanamid Co. 8Nalco Chemical Co.

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Screen Printing Ink --

Vehicle for General Purpose Fluorescent Screen Ink

Parts by Weight

Aromatic Solvent SC-100 or Super High Flash Naphtha........................ 30.0
EHEC High3 ............................................................................................... 6.0
Bentone Gel:

Bentone 381 7%
SC-100 90%
95% Methanol 3%

Made on high speed dissolver
....................................................................................... 4.0

A hard resin such as Amberol M-822 or Pentalyn G3.............................. 16.0
360 Mineral Spirits................................................................................... 34.0
Abitol 90X3 (Can be replaced in part by Castung 403-UV4) .................. 10.0

Dissolve resins in the aromatic solvent using a dissolver such as a Cowles and blend in other
ingredients in order listed. Strain through nylon filter bags.

Above vehicle........................................................................................... 60.0
DAYGLO A-Pigment .............................................................................. 35.0
Aromatic Solvent SC-100 .......................................................................... 5.0

Blend pigment into vehicle using high speed dissolver such as a Cowles and add solvent. Strain
color through nylon filter bags. Final viscosity should be about 10,000 cps. Dilution to
screening viscosity and wash can be done with mineral spirits.

Vinyl Plastisol Molding, Film Foaming & Fabric Coating -- (High Speed Mix)

Parts per Hundred

Geon 121 ............................................................................................... 5100
DIDP (Coalescing Solvent)...................................................................... 28
Dioctyl Adipate (Coalescing Solvent) ..................................................... 12
Drapex 4.4 (Stabilizer)6............................................................................ 15
Ferro 1742 (Stabilizer)7 .............................................................................. 6
DAYGLO A- or AX-Pigment............................................................... 5-30

Can be converted to an organosol by thinning with volatile diluents such as VM & P Naptha or
Xylene. Fusion temperature is 350oF (177oC).

1N L Industries 5B F Goodrich
2Rohm and Haas Co. 6Argus Chemical Co.
3Hercules Inc. 7Ferro Corp.
4Baker Caster Oil Co.

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Toxicological Data:

The A- and AX-Pigments from DayGlo Color Corp. have been pre-approved through Duke
University for the ACMI certification program.
DAYGLO A- and AX-Pigments are essentially non-toxic and contain no constituent heavy
metals or inorganic phosphors. Toxicity on typical A- and AX-Pigment samples has yielded the
following results:
Acute Oral Toxicity LD50 g/kg > ............................................................. 16.0
Acute Dermal Toxicity LD50 g/kg > ........................................................ 23.0
Acute Dust Inhalation LC50 mg/L Air 4 Hours > ...................................... 4.4
Eye Irritation.......................................................... No Significant Irritation

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