Quick Answer: Photochromic Pigment Purple is a light-activated pigment, supplied as 3 g in a plastic syringe, that turns bright purple in sunlight or UV light and returns to a pale colour away from it.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
3 g supplied in a plastic syringe
Pale or off-white away from the light; bright purple in sunlight or UV light
Reversible colour change
Photochromic dye in micron-size microcapsules dispersed in water
Mixes with a clear binder such as an acrylic base for painting or printing
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Quantity
3 g
Supplied format
Plastic syringe
Activation method
Light
Colour response
Pale away from sunlight or UV light; bright purple in sunlight or UV light
Formulation
Microcapsules dispersed in water
About This Product
The pigment has a thick, cream-like consistency. Mixed with an acrylic base, about 50:50 as a starting point, it can be brush painted, block printed, stencilled or screen printed, and the dried sample changes colour when taken into sunlight or UV light. Besides buyers across India, the Photochromic Pigment Purple can be exported to institutions in Mauritius, Panama, Turkey, Tajikistan, Malawi and Turkmenistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What ratio of pigment to binder works? A 50:50 pigment-to-binder mix is a practical starting point for a trial sample.
