Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fluorescent pigment and why are there so many different types?

Fluorescent pigments are solid state solutions of fluorescent dyes. Without the polymer, the dyes won't fluoresce in many applications. Brilliant's technology revolves around creating polymers that allow the dyes to remain bright and fluorescent and still function in various applications such as coatings, inks, plastics, etc. The different series are based on a range of different polymers we've created, using different manufacturing techniques, so that they are best suited to a given application.
How are each of the fluorescent grade pigments surface treated? Is there a difference in processing for each color?

Daylight fluorescent pigments are not surface treated. Their polymeric nature makes them easy to disperse, without requiring any shear or milling. In solvent systems, wetting agents aren't typically required. In water systems, Brilliant can help with suggestions on which dispersant to use, depending upon the pigment and final system.
Does Brilliant offer products with different particle sizes? What are the applications that require different particle sizes?

Yes. The particle sizes are determined by the product type, chemistry and manufacturing technique as well as the application for which they are intended. Smaller particle sizes can offer better color strength or ability to apply in a thinner film for certain types of printing, however, in solvent systems, they may lose some chemical resistance due to higher surface area.
Are there any grades of Brilliant products that include glass particles incorporated with the pigment for reflectivity?

No, but a number of Brilliant pigments can work very well in combination with glass spheres to create bright and reflective finishes due to their inherent transparency.
Do you have products for nail polish?

Yes, our BSR product series is commonly used in nail polish and we can provide the INCI Nomenclature details.
Are there any grades of Brilliant products that include glass particles incorporated with the pigment for reflectivity?

No, but a number of Brilliant pigments can work very well in combination with glass spheres to create bright and reflective finishes due to their inherent transparency.
Why are there blues and violets shades in BGP/ BMS, but no blues and violets shades in BNF?

Blue and violet shades are available in the BNF series, however the demand is not as regular as other shades, so we limit our production of these shades. Please inquire directly about your application.
Which are the main colors of fluorescent pigments that can be blended to create other ones? (e.g., Yellow + Red and Orange)

Due to the nature of fluorescent pigments, i.e., multiple dyes solubilized in a polymer, blending them can result in a loss of color cleanliness. Therefore, when blending them, it is important to blend with the adjacent shade so as to and minimize the potential for the resulting shade to go dirty. Soluble toners and melt-in plastic colorants have more latitude for blending since the dyes will end up solubilized in the same polymer.

What is a fluorescent pigment and why are there so many different types?

Fluorescent pigments are solid state solutions of fluorescent dyes. Without the polymer, the dyes won't fluoresce in many applications. Brilliant's technology revolves around creating polymers that allow the dyes to remain bright and fluorescent and still function in various applications such as coatings, inks, plastics, etc. The different series are based on a range of different polymers we've created, using different manufacturing techniques, so that they are best suited to a given application.
How are each of the fluorescent grade pigments surface treated? Is there a difference in processing for each color?

Daylight fluorescent pigments are not surface treated. Their polymeric nature makes them easy to disperse, without requiring any shear or milling. In solvent systems, wetting agents aren't typically required. In water systems, Brilliant can help with suggestions on which dispersant to use, depending upon the pigment and final system.
Does Brilliant offer products with different particle sizes? What are the applications that require different particle sizes?

Yes. The particle sizes are determined by the product type, chemistry and manufacturing technique as well as the application for which they are intended. Smaller particle sizes can offer better color strength or ability to apply in a thinner film for certain types of printing, however, in solvent systems, they may lose some chemical resistance due to higher surface area.
Are there any grades of Brilliant products that include glass particles incorporated with the pigment for reflectivity?

No, but a number of Brilliant pigments can work very well in combination with glass spheres to create bright and reflective finishes due to their inherent transparency.
Do you have products for nail polish?

Yes, our BSR product series is commonly used in nail polish and we can provide the INCI Nomenclature details.
Are there any grades of Brilliant products that include glass particles incorporated with the pigment for reflectivity?

No, but a number of Brilliant pigments can work very well in combination with glass spheres to create bright and reflective finishes due to their inherent transparency.
Why are there blues and violets shades in BGP/ BMS, but no blues and violets shades in BNF?

Blue and violet shades are available in the BNF series, however the demand is not as regular as other shades, so we limit our production of these shades. Please inquire directly about your application.
Which are the main colors of fluorescent pigments that can be blended to create other ones? (e.g., Yellow + Red and Orange)

Due to the nature of fluorescent pigments, i.e., multiple dyes solubilized in a polymer, blending them can result in a loss of color cleanliness. Therefore, when blending them, it is important to blend with the adjacent shade so as to and minimize the potential for the resulting shade to go dirty. Soluble toners and melt-in plastic colorants have more latitude for blending since the dyes will end up solubilized in the same polymer.

What is a fluorescent pigment and why are there so many different types?

Fluorescent pigments are solid state solutions of fluorescent dyes. Without the polymer, the dyes won't fluoresce in many applications. Brilliant's technology revolves around creating polymers that allow the dyes to remain bright and fluorescent and still function in various applications such as coatings, inks, plastics, etc. The different series are based on a range of different polymers we've created, using different manufacturing techniques, so that they are best suited to a given application.
How are each of the fluorescent grade pigments surface treated? Is there a difference in processing for each color?

Daylight fluorescent pigments are not surface treated. Their polymeric nature makes them easy to disperse, without requiring any shear or milling. In solvent systems, wetting agents aren't typically required. In water systems, Brilliant can help with suggestions on which dispersant to use, depending upon the pigment and final system.
Does Brilliant offer products with different particle sizes? What are the applications that require different particle sizes?

Yes. The particle sizes are determined by the product type, chemistry and manufacturing technique as well as the application for which they are intended. Smaller particle sizes can offer better color strength or ability to apply in a thinner film for certain types of printing, however, in solvent systems, they may lose some chemical resistance due to higher surface area.
Are there any grades of Brilliant products that include glass particles incorporated with the pigment for reflectivity?

No, but a number of Brilliant pigments can work very well in combination with glass spheres to create bright and reflective finishes due to their inherent transparency.
Do you have products for nail polish?

Yes, our BSR product series is commonly used in nail polish and we can provide the INCI Nomenclature details.
Are there any grades of Brilliant products that include glass particles incorporated with the pigment for reflectivity?

No, but a number of Brilliant pigments can work very well in combination with glass spheres to create bright and reflective finishes due to their inherent transparency.
Why are there blues and violets shades in BGP/ BMS, but no blues and violets shades in BNF?

Blue and violet shades are available in the BNF series, however the demand is not as regular as other shades, so we limit our production of these shades. Please inquire directly about your application.
Which are the main colors of fluorescent pigments that can be blended to create other ones? (e.g., Yellow + Red and Orange)

Due to the nature of fluorescent pigments, i.e., multiple dyes solubilized in a polymer, blending them can result in a loss of color cleanliness. Therefore, when blending them, it is important to blend with the adjacent shade so as to and minimize the potential for the resulting shade to go dirty. Soluble toners and melt-in plastic colorants have more latitude for blending since the dyes will end up solubilized in the same polymer.

What is a fluorescent pigment and why are there so many different types?

Fluorescent pigments are solid state solutions of fluorescent dyes. Without the polymer, the dyes won't fluoresce in many applications. Brilliant's technology revolves around creating polymers that allow the dyes to remain bright and fluorescent and still function in various applications such as coatings, inks, plastics, etc. The different series are based on a range of different polymers we've created, using different manufacturing techniques, so that they are best suited to a given application.
How are each of the fluorescent grade pigments surface treated? Is there a difference in processing for each color?

Daylight fluorescent pigments are not surface treated. Their polymeric nature makes them easy to disperse, without requiring any shear or milling. In solvent systems, wetting agents aren't typically required. In water systems, Brilliant can help with suggestions on which dispersant to use, depending upon the pigment and final system.
Does Brilliant offer products with different particle sizes? What are the applications that require different particle sizes?

Yes. The particle sizes are determined by the product type, chemistry and manufacturing technique as well as the application for which they are intended. Smaller particle sizes can offer better color strength or ability to apply in a thinner film for certain types of printing, however, in solvent systems, they may lose some chemical resistance due to higher surface area.
Are there any grades of Brilliant products that include glass particles incorporated with the pigment for reflectivity?

No, but a number of Brilliant pigments can work very well in combination with glass spheres to create bright and reflective finishes due to their inherent transparency.
Do you have products for nail polish?

Yes, our BSR product series is commonly used in nail polish and we can provide the INCI Nomenclature details.
Are there any grades of Brilliant products that include glass particles incorporated with the pigment for reflectivity?

No, but a number of Brilliant pigments can work very well in combination with glass spheres to create bright and reflective finishes due to their inherent transparency.
Why are there blues and violets shades in BGP/ BMS, but no blues and violets shades in BNF?

Blue and violet shades are available in the BNF series, however the demand is not as regular as other shades, so we limit our production of these shades. Please inquire directly about your application.
Which are the main colors of fluorescent pigments that can be blended to create other ones? (e.g., Yellow + Red and Orange)

Due to the nature of fluorescent pigments, i.e., multiple dyes solubilized in a polymer, blending them can result in a loss of color cleanliness. Therefore, when blending them, it is important to blend with the adjacent shade so as to and minimize the potential for the resulting shade to go dirty. Soluble toners and melt-in plastic colorants have more latitude for blending since the dyes will end up solubilized in the same polymer.

What is a fluorescent pigment and why are there so many different types?

Fluorescent pigments are solid state solutions of fluorescent dyes. Without the polymer, the dyes won't fluoresce in many applications. Brilliant's technology revolves around creating polymers that allow the dyes to remain bright and fluorescent and still function in various applications such as coatings, inks, plastics, etc. The different series are based on a range of different polymers we've created, using different manufacturing techniques, so that they are best suited to a given application.
How are each of the fluorescent grade pigments surface treated? Is there a difference in processing for each color?

Daylight fluorescent pigments are not surface treated. Their polymeric nature makes them easy to disperse, without requiring any shear or milling. In solvent systems, wetting agents aren't typically required. In water systems, Brilliant can help with suggestions on which dispersant to use, depending upon the pigment and final system.
Does Brilliant offer products with different particle sizes? What are the applications that require different particle sizes?

Yes. The particle sizes are determined by the product type, chemistry and manufacturing technique as well as the application for which they are intended. Smaller particle sizes can offer better color strength or ability to apply in a thinner film for certain types of printing, however, in solvent systems, they may lose some chemical resistance due to higher surface area.
Are there any grades of Brilliant products that include glass particles incorporated with the pigment for reflectivity?

No, but a number of Brilliant pigments can work very well in combination with glass spheres to create bright and reflective finishes due to their inherent transparency.
Do you have products for nail polish?

Yes, our BSR product series is commonly used in nail polish and we can provide the INCI Nomenclature details.
Are there any grades of Brilliant products that include glass particles incorporated with the pigment for reflectivity?

No, but a number of Brilliant pigments can work very well in combination with glass spheres to create bright and reflective finishes due to their inherent transparency.
Why are there blues and violets shades in BGP/ BMS, but no blues and violets shades in BNF?

Blue and violet shades are available in the BNF series, however the demand is not as regular as other shades, so we limit our production of these shades. Please inquire directly about your application.
Which are the main colors of fluorescent pigments that can be blended to create other ones? (e.g., Yellow + Red and Orange)

Due to the nature of fluorescent pigments, i.e., multiple dyes solubilized in a polymer, blending them can result in a loss of color cleanliness. Therefore, when blending them, it is important to blend with the adjacent shade so as to and minimize the potential for the resulting shade to go dirty. Soluble toners and melt-in plastic colorants have more latitude for blending since the dyes will end up solubilized in the same polymer.

What is a fluorescent pigment and why are there so many different types?

Fluorescent pigments are solid state solutions of fluorescent dyes. Without the polymer, the dyes won't fluoresce in many applications. Brilliant's technology revolves around creating polymers that allow the dyes to remain bright and fluorescent and still function in various applications such as coatings, inks, plastics, etc. The different series are based on a range of different polymers we've created, using different manufacturing techniques, so that they are best suited to a given application.
How are each of the fluorescent grade pigments surface treated? Is there a difference in processing for each color?

Daylight fluorescent pigments are not surface treated. Their polymeric nature makes them easy to disperse, without requiring any shear or milling. In solvent systems, wetting agents aren't typically required. In water systems, Brilliant can help with suggestions on which dispersant to use, depending upon the pigment and final system.
Does Brilliant offer products with different particle sizes? What are the applications that require different particle sizes?

Yes. The particle sizes are determined by the product type, chemistry and manufacturing technique as well as the application for which they are intended. Smaller particle sizes can offer better color strength or ability to apply in a thinner film for certain types of printing, however, in solvent systems, they may lose some chemical resistance due to higher surface area.
Are there any grades of Brilliant products that include glass particles incorporated with the pigment for reflectivity?

No, but a number of Brilliant pigments can work very well in combination with glass spheres to create bright and reflective finishes due to their inherent transparency.
Do you have products for nail polish?

Yes, our BSR product series is commonly used in nail polish and we can provide the INCI Nomenclature details.
Are there any grades of Brilliant products that include glass particles incorporated with the pigment for reflectivity?

No, but a number of Brilliant pigments can work very well in combination with glass spheres to create bright and reflective finishes due to their inherent transparency.
Why are there blues and violets shades in BGP/ BMS, but no blues and violets shades in BNF?

Blue and violet shades are available in the BNF series, however the demand is not as regular as other shades, so we limit our production of these shades. Please inquire directly about your application.
Which are the main colors of fluorescent pigments that can be blended to create other ones? (e.g., Yellow + Red and Orange)

Due to the nature of fluorescent pigments, i.e., multiple dyes solubilized in a polymer, blending them can result in a loss of color cleanliness. Therefore, when blending them, it is important to blend with the adjacent shade so as to and minimize the potential for the resulting shade to go dirty. Soluble toners and melt-in plastic colorants have more latitude for blending since the dyes will end up solubilized in the same polymer.

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