Up Converting Pigment | IR980 Infrared Fluorescent Anti-Counterfeiting Pigment |Security printing phosphors

Nichwell Chem offers high-quality Upconversion Pigments (Anti-Stokes Phosphors) specially designed for high-security applications. Our IR980 series features stable 980nm excitation, converting invisible near-infrared upconversion materials into bright, visible green or red light under an IR laser pointer.
As a leading upconverting phosphors supplier, our products are widely used in anti-counterfeiting ink pigments, security printing, and infrared laser test cards.
- 980nm Specific Excitation: Activated by 940–1060nm NIR light (peak at 980nm)
- Invisible in Daylight: No visible color under natural light, strong concealment
- 4 Emission Colors and frequency: Red 610-630nm; Yellow 545-550nm;Blue 430-470nm; Green 530-560nm; for flexible anti-counterfeiting design
- High Stability: Military-grade stability for printing, injection molding & coating
- Easy Dispersion: Compatible with inks, plastics, resin, paint, glass & films
- Tamper-Proof: High-tech anti-copy performance for premium security applications
Specification:
| Specific | Red | Green | Blue | Yellow |
| Appearance | Off White Powder | Off White Powder | Off White Powder | Off White Powder |
| Particle Size | 3-10um | 3-10um | 3-10um | 3-10um |
| Shade | Invisible in daylight | Invisible in daylight | Invisible in daylight | Invisible in daylight |
| Emission color | Red under 980nm | Green under 980nm | Blue under 980nm | Yellow under 980nm |
| Emission wave length | 610-630nm | 530-560nm | 430-470nm | 545-550nm |
Infrared Fluorescent Pigment Application:

- Security & Anti-Counterfeiting Inks
Used for banknotes, bills, certificates, tax stamps, high-security official documents.
- Brand Anti-Counterfeiting Labels
Ideal for tobacco, alcohol, cosmetics, medicine, food & luxury packaging.
- Plastic & Injection Molding
Added to plastic cards, transparent parts, packaging shells, and tracking products.
- Coatings & Resin Materials
Applied to protective coatings, optical films, glass, ceramics, and textile printing.
- Industrial & Defense Tracking
Used for traceability marking, confidential identification, and military tracking systems.
Why Choose Nichwell
- Military-Grade Quality: Engineered for reliability in demanding industrial use.
- Strict Quality Control: Consistent particle size & luminescence intensity batch to batch
- Full Color Supply: Red/Green/Blue/Yellow available in stock
- Versatile Use: Easily add to inks, paints, plastics, and glass.
- Global Supply: MOQ 50g; fast delivery worldwide
- Technical Support: Professional guidance for dispersion & application
Packaging
- Standard Packaging: 1kg / 5kg / 10kg sealed moisture-proof packages
- Custom Packaging: Available upon request
- Shipping: DHL / FedEx / Sea freight with door-to-door delivery
- Lead Time: Sample 3–5 days; bulk order 7–15 days
FAQ
Q1: What is up-converting pigment?
A1: It is an anti-Stokes infrared fluorescent pigment that emits visible light only under 980nm NIR excitation and is invisible in daylight.
Q2: What colors are available?
A2: Red, green, blue, yellow, all off-white powder in daylight.
Q3: Can I get a sample?
A3: Yes, professional test samples are available for testing. You only need to cover the material cost.
Q4: What is the MOQ and lead time?
A4: MOQ 50g. Samples: 3–5 working days; bulk orders: 7–15 working days.
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