Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about our thermochromic and sun-activated color changing products. Get expert guidance on application, safety, compatibility, and more.
On this page we have answered some of the most commonly-asked questions about our products. If you don't find the answer to your specific question, please check the "instructions for use" webpage or contact us, so we can help clarify the facts.
Organic solvents such as Acetone, Dimethyl Ethyl Ketone and Hexane could destroy the fine microstructure of the thermochromic material. Compounds with strong acidic and alkaline properties are harmful as well. Avoid combining any of these with our thermochromic products.
If exposed to direct sunlight for an extensive amount of time, the ultraviolet rays from the sun will destroy the thermochromic products. However, for cases that require some degree of UV stability for the specific application, a protection could be possibly achieved by using UV protection coating.
No. The thermochromic pigments and our water-based paints and inks are NON-toxic products conform to ASTM 4236 standard. However, we recommend you to follow the general rules for personal protection – wear latex gloves and protective glasses. The thermochromic products should not be ingested!
The shelf life for the paints and inks is up to 1 year. The pigments last for more than one year depending on the storage conditions. For longer shelf life, we recommend keeping the thermochromic materials in a cool, dark and dry place.
We do not recommend mixing our products with different colors and activation temperatures.
The maximum heating temperature should not exceed 320°F (160°C). High temperature heating should not exceed 2 minutes.
The clear paint sealer will not interfere with the color changing process. It is OK if the sealer contains strong organic solvents. Since they are not mixed with the thermochromic product at the liquid stage, the thermochromic paint/ink will be not affected.
Yes, the products are safe to use on leather and most of the textiles.
Yes, you can. Our product is resistant to most of the detergents, hot water and bleach.
Yes, our thermochromic paint could be applied on most plastics, metals, ceramics, glass and many other materials.
For the thermochromic fabric paints it is between 2 and 4 square feet per 2 ounces can (1858 - 3716 cm² / 60 ml), depending on the type of the textile used for screen printing.
For the thermochromic paints and inks it is between 4 and 6 square feet per 2 ounces can (3716 - 5574 cm² / 60 ml), depending on the type of the surface subject of the painting.
The drying time depends on the type of the surface subject of the painting, ambient temperature and relative humidity, but usually it takes from 2 to 12 hours. The painted surface could dry in as little as a few minutes if it's heated. The temperature of the heating source should stay below 320°F (160°C).
Yes, a spray gun could be used. The best results are achieved with the air pressure above 70 PSI.
10 grams container has 7 teaspoons Thermochromic Powder Pigment
50 grams container has 35 teaspoons Thermochromic Powder Pigment
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