Homogenous Fluorescent Solution

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A user seeks a white fluorescing dye that excites in the 380-400nm range, combined with heavy mineral oil to ensure a stable, homogenous solution. The term "white" refers to the visual perception of color, suggesting a blend of red, green, and blue fluorescing dyes may be effective. The user emphasizes the need for a "tenaciously homogenous" solution, meaning the constituents should remain evenly distributed without separation over time. Soluble fluorescent dyes are proposed as a viable option, similar to those found in washing powders that create the appearance of white light. The discussion highlights the importance of stability and distribution in the formulation of the dye solution.
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Heyo.
I'm looking for a white fluorescing dye in the 380-400nm excitation range. It needs to be combined with heavy mineral-oil such that the resulting solution is tenaciously homogenous and will not separate out when centrifuged.
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-CC
 
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Define "white" and "tenaciously homogenous". If you mean white as perceived by the human eye, it seems to me that a mix of red, green and blue fluorescing dyes would work. Soluble dyes won't settle but how stable these are over time is questionable.
 
Yeah, fair enough:
So as far as the fluorescing color goes, I would be looking for white as perceived by an observer.
When I say tenaciously-homogenous, what I mean is that the solution could have a tendency towards homogenous distribution of its constituents when left alone. The particles would always tend to have random distribution throughout the volume of the mineral-oil.

-CC
 
corvus corax said:
Yeah, fair enough:
So as far as the fluorescing color goes, I would be looking for white as perceived by an observer.
So a mixture of three different colors would work as well.

When I say tenaciously-homogenous, what I mean is that the solution could have a tendency towards homogenous distribution of its constituents when left alone. The particles would always tend to have random distribution throughout the volume of the mineral-oil.-CC
You are saying that soluble fluorescent dyes would work for you. You don't need particles at all.
 
Most washing powders contain such a mixture of fluorescent dyes giving the impression of white light.
 
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