High Performance Photoluminescent Material for Emergency Evacuation
α-FLASH®009 … High Performance Photoluminescent Path Markings
α-FLASH®009 is a High Performance Photoluminescent Path Marking that absorbs and stores light energy (l.e., sunlight and fluorescent light) and brightly releases such absorbed light in dark areas.
- Works as an immediate light source in case of sudden power failure and prevents fatal disasters.
- Leads people to safe areas by creating a brightly lit pathway.
- Reduces evacuation time and prevents panic and loss of lives.
Electric emergency exit signs installed above doors were proved to be ineffective during the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks and the metropolitan subway fires in Daegu city, South Korea in 2003. Therefore, the city of Tokyo passed new regulations on April 2005 that would require Tokyo metropolitan subway stations to install Photoluminescent markings every 5 meters (approx. 16.4 ft.) on the floor and the wall that are no higher than 1 meter (approx. 3.28 ft.) off the ground (Low Locations*) by the end of the year 2007.
* Photoluminescent Path Markings placed in Low Locations provide visible and reliable signs for people to follow in total darkness in case of fire with dense smoke obstructing views to the Exit Signs.
Moreover, the Fire Department of Tokyo amended its safety standard regulations as of March 29, 2006 to add High Performance Luminescent guidance signs and standard performance Photoluminescent guidance signs in addition to the required electric emergency guidance lights and signs.
Q: How do you determine whether the Photoluminescent products are HIGH performance or standard performance?
A: According to the Japanese Industrial Standard, JIS Z8716, the performance level of a Photoluminescent product is determined by the following method:
Expose the Photoluminescent material under 200 luxes fluorescent light, D65, for 20 minutes. After shutting off the irradiating light energy, if the average brightness of the surface of the material is more than 24mcd/m², the material is classified as a standard Photoluminescent product. If the average brightness of the surface of the material is more then 100mcd/m², the material is ranked as a high luminescence product.
- α-FLASH®009 is classified as a HIGH Performance Luminescent material and the average brightness of the material is more than 100mcd/m².
α-FLASH®009 has been used worldwide in various sectors:
- Government
- Transportation (U.S.A., China, and Taiwan)
- Residental and Office buildings
- Industrial plants
- Hotels
- Hospitals
- Schools
α-FLASH®009 saves lives by clearly illuminating evacuation routes in any emagency situation..
Benefits of the α-FLASH®009
1. High Performance: Highest Level of Luminance in the industry
- First product in Japan to be approved by the Fire Protection Equipment and Safety Center of Japan
- (performance appraisal number: 15-023)
- Afterglow lasts 8 to 10 hours after the light source is removed.
- High initial luminance that decreases gradually over time.
Meet:
ASTM E 162
ASTM E 662
ASTM D 2047
Bombardier SMP-800C
2. Safe, NON-toxic and NON-radioactive: Japan’s First Environmentally-Friendly Chloride-Free Product
- PET film, which does NOT generate dioxin, is used for the surface material and is manufactured using the Japanese
- industry’s first vinyl chloride-free method.
- α-FLASH®009 is a safe material that does not include any radioactive substances.
- Anti-slip surface is safe for use in hallways and on floors.
3. Extreme Durability
- α-FLASH®009 consists of a chemically stable oxide, and repeats absorption and emission of light for an extended
- period of time.
- Fire and Heat-resistant.
- Withstands high temperatures of up to 215°C (while Vinyl chloride product heat resistance is only 100°C).
- Weather-resistant
- Suitable for outdoor applications.
- Superior strength. Approximately 3 times stronger than vinyl chloride prodcts.
4. Easy Installation and Costless
- Just stick it! α-FLASH®009 is a self-adhesive strip. Adhesiveness is very strong and long lasting.
- No electricity or wire installation needed.
Product data of the α-FLASH®009
1.Brightness performance examination
Temperature:23°C / Humidity:38%
| Sample |
Examination result (unit:mcd/m²) |
| In 5 minutes |
In 10 minutes |
In 20 minutes |
In 60 minutes |
| No.1 |
484 |
249 |
120 |
35.3 |
| No.2 |
479 |
244 |
118 |
34.2 |
| No.3 |
438 |
223 |
111 |
32.0 |
| Standard value |
110 or more |
50 or more |
24 or more |
7 or more |
JIS Z9107
