Photochromic Pigment: Magenta - 3g

Product Code : SCL-CLE-12822

Quick Answer: The Photochromic Pigment: Magenta - 3g is a light-reactive pigment that looks pale and off-white but changes to a bright colour in sunlight or UV light, then reverts when the light is removed. It is supplied as 3g in a plastic syringe.

Last updated: October 2026

Key Features

• Pale, off-white appearance that changes to a bright colour in sunlight or UV light
• Reverts to its pale colour away from sunlight or UV light
• Active dye held in micron-size microcapsules dispersed in water
• Thick, cream-like consistency
• Supplied as 3g in a plastic syringe

Technical Specifications

About This Product

Mixed with a binder such as an acrylic base, the pigment can be permanently applied to almost any surface by brush painting, block printing, stencilling or screen printing. The more dilute the pigment, the less marked the colour change; mixing proportions are a matter of trial and error, with a 50:50 mix suggested as a starting point. Uses range from UV warning systems to smart graphics in publications, packaging and garment design. The Photochromic Pigment: Magenta - 3g can be exported to customers in the Bahamas, Bhutan, New Zealand and Mexico.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply the pigment to a surface?

Mix it with a binder, such as an acrylic base, and it can be permanently applied to almost any surface by brush painting, block printing, stencilling or screen printing.

What mixing ratio should be used?

The mixing proportions are a matter of trial and error, but a 50:50 mix is a good starting point. The more dilute the pigment, the less dramatic the colour change.

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For a quotation on the Photochromic Pigment: Magenta - 3g, contact School Lab China.