Product Description
ORALUX 9300 is ORAFOL's 6-mil photoluminescent cast film: a multi-layered, cadmium-free PVC with an off-white gloss face that charges under ambient light and glows for hours when the lights go out. It's built for indoor safety and emergency exit signage — buildings, cruise ships and aircraft interiors — and cuts and applies like a heavy cast vinyl. Sold by the roll in 40" and 48" widths.
- 6-mil multi-layered cast PVC, cadmium-free
- Off-white gloss face in daylight; glows green in the dark
- 340-minute decay time — glows for well over five hours after charging
- Permanent solvent-polyacrylate adhesive at 4.1 lb/in — this is a long-term install film
- ASTM E 84-07 Class "A" fire rating; self-extinguishing adhered to steel
- -40°F to +212°F service range; 5-year durability
- 82 ft (27.33 yd) rolls in 40" and 48"
What ORALUX 9300 is for
ORAFOL positions 9300 for indoor safety and emergency exit signage in buildings, cruise ships and airplanes. In practice, sign shops use it for:
- Exit and directional signage that stays readable during a power failure
- Equipment marking — fire extinguishers, pull stations, first-aid cabinets, shutoffs
- Hazard and obstruction marking in unlit interior spaces
- Marine and aviation interiors, where low-location guidance is standard practice
- Back-of-house and utility areas — mechanical rooms, walk-in coolers, stairwell doors, generator rooms
- Screen-printed safety decals produced in volume
How the glow works
Photoluminescent film absorbs ambient light and re-emits it slowly in the dark. Two numbers describe that behavior, and ORAFOL publishes both for 9300 under DIN 67510: 2008-02.
- Luminous density — 23.0 mcd/m² at 10 minutes after charging, falling to 3.0 mcd/m² at 60 minutes. That's how bright it is at a given point after the lights go out.
- Decay time — 340 minutes. That's how long it remains visible in a fully dark space.
ORAFOL notes that 9300 is intended for indoor use and is charged by fluorescent lighting. The film needs regular ambient light exposure to work — it will not perform in a space that is dark most of the time, and it is not a substitute for emergency lighting.
Printing and finishing
Screen printing only. ORAFOL lists screen printing as the print compatibility for 9300; it is not specified as a digitally printable media. If you need to inkjet a glow-in-the-dark graphic, look at ORAFOL's printable photoluminescent film instead and call us for availability.
For cut graphics, transfer with an ORATAPE application tape:
- ORATAPE HT55 — paper
- ORATAPE MT72 — paper
- ORATAPE MT80P — clear conformable
- ORATAPE MT95 — clear conformable
At 6 mil this is a heavy film. Expect to slow your plotter down, increase blade force, and give yourself extra weeding time on fine detail relative to a 2-mil cast.
Installation notes
- Permanent adhesive. 4.1 lb/in on stainless after 24 hours — plan on this being a permanent install, not something you'll reposition or pull off cleanly later.
- Apply above 46°F on a surface cleaned of dust, grease and contamination.
- Let coatings cure. Freshly lacquered or painted surfaces need to be fully cured, and paint compatibility should be tested before application.
- Chemical resistance develops 72 hours after adhesion to aluminum — short-term resistance to most oils, greases, fuels, aliphatic solvents, weak acids, salts and alkalis at room temperature.
- Keep it clean. A dusty or filmed-over surface absorbs less charge and glows less. Include the graphics in routine cleaning.
Technical data
| Description | 6-mil multi-layered, cadmium-free special PVC film, glow in the dark |
| Color and finish | Off-white, gloss |
| Adhesive | Solvent-polyacrylate, permanent |
| Adhesive power (FINAT TM-1, 24 hr avg.) | 4.1 lb/in on stainless steel |
| Release liner | 88# PE-coated silicone paper |
| Thickness (film only) | 6 mil |
| Luminous density (DIN 67510: 2008-02) | 23.0 mcd/m² after 10 min; 3.0 mcd/m² after 60 min |
| Decay time | 340 minutes |
| Durability / minimum life expectancy | 5 years (vertical surfaces, accepted application procedures) |
| Fire behavior (DIN 75200) | Adhered to steel, self-extinguishing |
| Fire rating | ASTM E 84-07 Class "A" |
| Temperature resistance | Adhered to aluminum, -40°F to +212°F, no variation |
| Dimensional stability (FINAT TM-14) | Adhered to steel: no shrinkage across; less than .01" in length |
| Tensile strength (DIN EN ISO 527) | Min. 12 MPa along; min. 10 MPa across |
| Elongation at break (DIN EN ISO 527) | Min. 100% along and across |
| Minimum application temperature | 46°F |
| Shelf life (68°F / 50% RH) | 2 years |
| Roll length | 82 ft (27.33 yd) |
| Widths | 40", 48" |
| Print compatibility | Screen printing |
| Recommended application tapes | ORATAPE HT55, MT72, MT80P, MT95 |
Source: ORAFOL Americas ORALUX 9300 Technical Datasheet, rev. 06/26. Batch traceability to ISO 9001 is available from the roll number.
Splice Free Guarantee
ORAFOL guarantees every roll of ORALUX luminescent cast to be free from splices. Identify a verifiable splice and ORAFOL replaces the roll at no cost and sends you $500.
Need a width we don't list, or a quantity break? Email Sales@kgsupplies.com or call (602) 272-8655. We run an in-house roll slitting service and can cut 9300 to your size — allow 48–72 hours.
Same-day local delivery in Phoenix Metro, overnight across Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and Colorado, UPS nationwide. Shipping details.
Frequently asked questions
How long does ORALUX 9300 glow?
ORAFOL publishes a decay time of 340 minutes — a little under six hours in a fully dark space. Brightness falls off through that window: 23.0 mcd/m² at 10 minutes and 3.0 mcd/m² at 60 minutes, measured per DIN 67510.
Does it meet code for exit path marking?
Not as a listed system. IBC/IFC luminous egress path marking provisions call for UL 1994-listed products or ASTM E2072 compliance under a specified test protocol, and ORAFOL publishes 9300's luminance under DIN 67510 without a UL 1994 listing. Use it for safety and exit signage; for a code-reviewed egress path marking system, specify a listed product.
Can I print it on my eco-solvent or UV printer?
ORAFOL lists screen printing as the print compatibility for 9300. It isn't specified as a digitally printable media.
Will it glow outdoors?
ORAFOL specifies 9300 for indoor use. It's rated at 5 years durability on vertical surfaces, but the product is intended for interior safety and exit signage.
Can I remove it later?
Plan on no. The adhesive is a permanent solvent-polyacrylate rated at 4.1 lb/in on stainless after 24 hours. Treat every install as permanent.
Does it need light to work?
Yes. Photoluminescent film stores ambient light and releases it in the dark, so it has to be charged by the room's normal lighting to perform. It won't work in a space that's dark most of the time, and it is not a replacement for emergency lighting.
What color is it in daylight?
Off-white with a gloss surface. The characteristic green glow only shows in the dark.
Will it cut on a standard plotter?
Yes, but it's a 6-mil cast film — roughly three times the thickness of a standard cast wrap vinyl. Slow the carriage, increase blade force, and test-cut before running a full sheet of fine detail.
WARNING: This product may expose you to chemicals which are known in the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Published information is based on ORAFOL research believed to be reliable, but does not constitute a warranty. Because of the variety of uses and the continuing development of new applications, the purchaser should evaluate suitability and performance for each intended use and assumes all risk regarding such use. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Code references are provided for general orientation only and are not a compliance determination — verify requirements with your authority having jurisdiction. ORALUX®, ORACAL® and ORATAPE® are registered trademarks of ORAFOL Europe GmbH.
