The following colours are UV active (ie. will glow under UV light):- White,Pink,Yellow and Orange. This applies to all product; Beginner, Ultimate performance and the Beaming Poi.

UV (ultra violet) is a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. UV can not be seen by the human eye, but when it falls on certain materials it may cause them to become fluorescent (ie. glow) and reflect visible light back to our eyes. The following colours are sensitive to UV Light: White, Pink, Yellow and Orange will glow under UV Lighting. Red, Purple, Green, Blue and Black will not glow under UV light.

I have never seen a cockroach glow under black light however other pests in more tropical or desert regions, the scorpions, do glow fluorescently. Scorpions are well known for this behavior. Their generally soft cuticle has fluorescent compounds. There is a famous picture on the cover of Science of a fluorescent scorpion. I once took a walk in the evening desert outside Albuquerque NM with a portable black light.

It is a fact that prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light will fade colours. However, this requires considerable cumulative amounts of UV light. Because a home UVB unit is used relatively infrequently, (as compared to exterior paint exposed to daily sunlight), our practical experience is that colour fading is not an issue. If it occurs, it is barely perceptible. The only possible exception to this is that fine art should be protected.

All light is given off at different wavelengths. For example if you see a rainbow, you will notice that the colors are always in a specific order from red all the way to blue. You are able to see each color due to their individual wavelength. These wavelengths are part of the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. UV light is at a wavelength of 254nm (nanometers), and is not visible to the naked eye.

You never want to expose your skin or eyes to the light from a UV system. UV light is non-visible however it can be harmful, similar to the harmful effects of UV light from the sun. UV lamps can actually cause a severe sunburn-like effect if skin is exposed for long periods of time. Always ensure that you are wearing some type of protective glasses (ie. Safety glasses or sunglasses) when working on a UV system and the lamp is exposed.

UV does not kill microorganisms like chlorine does, but instead UV inactivates them. UV light at a specific wavelength of 254 nm is readily absorbed by the genetic material of microorganisms. The DNA strand is coded with a specific sequence of something called base pairs. The sequence of these base pairs codes for certain characteristics. UV light at 254 nm is readily absorbed at the point on the microorganism's DNA strand which codes for reproduction.

Sunlight exposure (exposure to UV light) is your body's main source for Vitamin D - an essential vitamin for bone formation and repair, absorption of calcium and phosphorus and general good health. In many climates, the small amount of sunlight available from November to March makes it impossible to process Vitamin D naturally through outdoor sun exposure.

Yes, but you will miss out on the advantages of very fast, complete cure using DYMAX technology. "Black lights" will cure DYMAX adhesives but at a slower rate than DYMAX lamps. Typical cure times may extend from 5 to 60 seconds. "Black lights" are not suitable for applications where the resin being cured is exposed to air. Call for specific applications.

Chemical glow light products are all very similar. Each product is composed of a flexible outer casing typically made of plastic. Inside the casing are a chemical fluid and a fluorescent dye. Also inside the casing, floating in this fluid is a thin walled glass ampoule. The glass ampoule typically contains a hydrogen peroxide solution.

It is essential that you change your UV lamp annually. The ability of the lamp to emit UV light decreases over time. Remember - UV light is invisible! Even though the lamp is still glowing after one year, there might not be enough UV light reaching your water to be effective.

Absolutely. There is a growing body of well-conducted, validated scientific research demonstrating that the production of the activated form of vitamin D is one of the most effective ways the body controls abnormal cell growth. Moderate exposure to sunlight is the only way for the body to manufacture the vitamin D necessary for producing activated vitamin D.

In our opinion, the brightest glow colors are green and blue followed by yellow, orange, pink and red.

First, remove the glow light stick from its foil packaging. Next, gently bend the glow light stick until the inner glass capsule breaks or "snaps" and the glowing reaction begins. Finally, shake the light stick a few times to mix the chemicals and produce an even glow. For necklaces and bracelets, remove them from their packaging, and then gently bend along their entire length until the chemicals mix and start glowing.

There are four components to most light sticks. The first is the plastic outer casing which holds everything inside. The second is the fluid that you can see moving around in the light stick. The third is the glass tube which floats freely in the fluid. The fourth is the fluid contained inside the glass tube. To make a glow stick 'glow', you only need to bend the outer plastic casing to make the inner glass tube broken.

For information on the UV properties of the euro banknotes, see the guidelines on how to identify counterfeit euro banknotes.

The product can be manufactured in other colours, such as brown, white, red, grey and cream subject to a minimum order quantity.

Nobody guarantees that colours will never fade! However providing that you tell us that good light fastness is a requirement we will use top quality pigments and dyes to provide the colour with excellent light fast properties.