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Thermochromic Pigments and Coatings

INTERACTIVE COLOR CHANGE GRAPHICS FOR INDUSTRY AND ADVERTISING

Touch Activated Liquid Crystal Pigments will change color within the visible spectrum when rubbed or touched. Color Sequence: Black » Red » Green » Blue (25-30ºC / 77-86ºF)
Cold Activated Thermochromic Inks are used on labels and packaging to create a color change when cooled (Clear to Color at 15ºC / 59ºF)
Touch Activated Thermochromic Inks will temporarily vanish when rubbed or touched to reveal an image or another color printed beneath (Color to Clear at 31ºC / 88ºF)
High Temperature Thermochromic Pigments are designed to change color just below the pain threshold alerting users to a safety hazard or quality issue – Too Hot! (Color to Clear at 47ºC / 117ºF)

Activation temperature points range from low refrigeration type temperatures through normal body temperatures to high temperatures that exceed pain threshold.

Hallcrest thermochromic formulations are available as a finished ink, pigment, or a liquid crystal screen ink. Colors and temperatures can be customized to your application and printing capability. Thermochromic Temperature Range: -10ºC to 69ºC (14ºF to 156ºF)

Trial Size Test Kits & Individual Bottles

Create exciting thermal and / or UV activated color change effects with these small volume water-based screen paint kits. Paints can be brushed or stamped on a substrate and cleaned up with water. Mix with acrylic paint to create stunning visual effects. Great way to test your ideas!

Thermochromic Leuco Dye Paint Kits

Touch Activated

Color to Clear Transformation
Black, blue, or red will vanish when stimulated by touch

Cold Activated

Clear to Color Transformation
Black, blue, or red will appear when stimulated by cold

Photochromic Paint Kit

UV Activated Paint

Clear to Color Transformation
Red, blue, or yellow will appear when activated by UV Light, usually from the sun or a black light

Create exciting thermal and / or UV activated color change effects with these water-based screen paint kits. Paints can be brushed or stamped on a substrate and cleaned up with water. Mix with acrylic paint to create stunning visual effects.

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Imperial

Metric

Touch Activation Temperature

84°F

Cold Activation Temperature

59°F

Drying Max Temp

158°F

Application

Brush, pad, roller or used as a screen ink (silk screening).

Finish

Paint dries to a matte finish. Use laminate or over varnish (spot or spray) for more glossy look.

Application Surface

Best on absorbent paper and board substrates. Plastics, glass, wood, and ceramic all make good surfaces as well.

	Code #	Description
TOUCH THERMOCHROMIC 50G BOTTLES (SLURRY & BINDER)
	TS-BLUE29	50g Blue 29° C Slurry & 50g binder
	TS-RED29	50g Red 29° C Slurry & 50g binder
	TS-BLACK29	50g Black 29° C Slurry & 50g binder
COLD THERMOCHROMIC 50G BOTTLES (SLURRY & BINDER)
	TS-BLUE15	50g Blue 15°C Slurry & 50g binder
	TS-RED15	50g Red 15°C Slurry & 50g binder
	TS-BLACK15	50g Black 15°C Slurry & 50g binder
PHOTOCHROMIC 50G BOTTLES (SLURRY & BINDER)
	US-RED	50g Red Slurry & 50g binder
	US-BLUE	50g Blue Slurry & 50g binder
	US-YELLOW	50g Yellow Slurry & 50g binder

	Code #	Description
	TS-WARMKIT	Touch Kit 29°C/84°F Contents: (1) Black, (1) Blue, (1) Red ( 50g bottle) plus 3 x 50g binder bottles
	TS-COLDKIT	Cold Kit 15°C/59°F Contents: (1) Black, (1) Blue, (1) Red ( 50g bottle) plus 3 x 50g binder bottles
	US-PHOTOKIT	Photochromic Kit Contents: (1) Yellow, (1) Blue, (1) Red (50g bottle) plus 3 x 50g binder bottles