Fluorescent pigment Red 500 g

Why the 500 gram pack of neon red pigment fits large-scale color-matched production runs

The fluorescent red pigment supplied in a 500 gram pack is built for manufacturing volumes where reproducible shade from batch to batch matters more than a single test sample. This product belongs to the Fluorescent Pigments category, which brings together bright daylight-glowing powders whose real-world use goes well beyond decorative work. The largest global demand for such pigments comes from plastics manufacturing, coatings, printing and outdoor advertising industries, where a saturated neon red is needed to boost product visibility. Explore additional neon shades in the Fluorescent Neon Pigments Wholesale section for project matching.

In plastics processing the pigment is introduced during compounding of PVC, polyethylene or polypropylene granules, typically at 0.5 to 3 percent of the base weight, with color stability holding up to 200-220 degrees Celsius depending on the binder used. This pack size suits injection molding, profile extrusion and manufacturing of signal products, road cones, packaging elements and toys. In coatings the pigment is dispersed at room temperature or with mild heating to 40-60 degrees, ensuring even distribution without clumping, which is essential for flexographic printing, screen printing and stencil application on textiles and packaging materials.

Another strong application area is fishing lures and tackle, where a bright red neon shade improves visibility underwater, along with safety apparel, outdoor advertising elements and POS displays that glow under UV lighting at events. In decorative cosmetics the pigment is used for neon body art and vivid stage makeup accents, and in candle making for producing expressive colored layers.

The pigment blends well with other fluorescent shades for gradients and mixed tones. For small-batch testing and lab trials it works well alongside Pigment liquid fluorescent Green 10 ml to create contrasting combinations in liquid systems, while Pink Fluorescent Pigment 10 ml helps achieve warmer pinkish-red transitions in gel and liquid bases. For anyone wanting to trial the shade before committing to a large batch, starting with Fluorescent pigment Red, 50 g allows the recipe to be tested without risking a full production run.

Store the pigment in a sealed container, in a dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity, since moisture causes particles to clump and reduces even dispersion in the base. When working with the larger pack, sieving the powder before weighing out a batch is recommended to avoid lumps and achieve uniform color throughout the finished product.

Neon red plastisol ink for screen printing test batch

Plastisol base 700 grams

Fluorescent pigment Red 20 grams

Curable reducer 30 grams

Combine the plastisol base with the reducer in a clean container and mix at low speed until smooth, then add the pigment gradually while stirring continuously for about five minutes until the color is fully uniform with no visible specks. Pass the finished ink through a fine mesh before loading it into the screen, print onto the fabric sample and cure at 150-160 degrees Celsius for the time specified by the plastisol manufacturer to achieve a stable, wash-resistant neon finish.

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