What chemicals are used to create fluorescent paint?
The specific chemicals used by various manufacturers are probably kept somewhat as trade secrets. A wide variety of substances are fluorescent and it is mainly the molecular energy levels that determine the fluorescence. The book “The Physics and Chemistry of Color: The Fifteen Causes of Color” by Nassau is an excellent resource to learn more about the chemical nature of fluorescence. You might also inquire with manufacturers of fluorescent paint to see if you can find out their material properties. For example, you can request technical documentation on products from DayGlo at dayglo.com.
