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lightfastness

(ˈlaɪtˌfɑːstnəs)
n
the quality of being unaffected by light
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The Ci3000+ Xenon Weather-Ometer is said to offer the perfect balance of price and performance for accelerated weathering and lightfastness testing of plastics, textiles, paints and coatings, vinyl and other materials.
ICE toner is based on the Xeikon QA technology, which the company says brings benefits that include top printing quality, high lightfastness, top opaque white quality and being able to print on conventional substrates without the need for specific priming.
The Q-SUN Xe-2 xenon test chamber represents the newest standard in lightfastness testing.
These newly developed pigment preparations based on high-performance organic and inorganic pigments have excellent lightfastness and weather resistance properties, making them ideal for outdoor use the company said.
During his 30-year Q-Lab career, he established himself as an expert in the field of accelerated weathering and lightfastness.
The benefits of UV--most notably faster print speeds, environmental advantages, chemical and resistance properties, lightfastness and flexibility in terms of substrates, are propelling UV's growth.
Macrolex and Ceres dyes offer consistency and quality, high-color strength, brilliance, and good lightfastness and weather resistance.
Testing services are provided for weathering and lightfastness of automotive interior materials.
A new Paliogen, violet-shade perylene, FK4127, has good heat stability and lightfastness for most engineering resins and fibers.
Westlake, OH, June 29, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Q-Lab, the worldwide leader in accelerated lightfastness and weathering test equipment, is pleased to announce that The Cleveland Plain Dealer recently named them one of the top 40 best small businesses to work for in northeast Ohio.
"High performance pigments provide performance advantages including heat resistance, ease of dispersion, weathering, lightfastness and IR-reflection.
While specialized pigment grades will offer good opportunities due to their enhanced environmental acceptability and superior performance characteristics (e.g., heat stability, chemical resistance, and lightfastness), classical or conventional grades are expected to continue to dominate the organic market.