IGT 17 Coal Mines Safety Radium Paint

IGT-17 Coal Mines Safety Radium Paint is a specially formulated photoluminescent coating developed for use in underground coal mines, where visibility and safety are critical. This advanced radium-based paint absorbs natural or artificial light and automatically glows in the dark for 10–12 continuous hours, ensuring that miners and workers can clearly see escape routes, safety signage, and equipment even during power failures or emergencies.

Unlike reflective paints that only shine when direct light falls on them, IGT-17 Radium Paint works independently of any external source, making it a vital safety tool in coal mines where blackout situations are frequent.

• High-Intensity Glow: Provides clear visibility in total darkness.

• Independent of Power: Works without electricity, lamps, or batteries.

• Safety-Oriented: Enhances guidance during mine emergencies such as fire, gas leakage, or collapse.

• Durable & Long-Lasting: Resistant to dust, moisture, and extreme underground conditions.

• Eco-Friendly: No energy consumption, no emissions.

• Service Life: Effective glow performance for 5+ years with a single application.

• Marking of escape routes, staircases, and pathways

• Emergency exit signs inside underground tunnels

• Hazard zone markings around pits, machinery, and explosives storage

• Safety equipment marking (helmets, trolleys, shafts, barriers)

• Guidance stripes along tunnel walls and ceilings

Coal mines spend heavily on emergency lamps, battery-operated lights, and generators to ensure worker safety. These systems are costly to maintain, prone to failure, and need constant replacement. In comparison, IGT-17 Coal Mines Safety Radium Paint offers a one-time, low-maintenance solution with zero recurring electricity or backup power costs.

In 2024, a major coal mine in Dhanbad implemented IGT-17 Coal Mines Safety Radium Paint on escape routes, shaft edges, and exit signs.

• Observation: Even during a simulated power outage, pathways remained visible for over 10 hours, ensuring safe evacuation.

• Impact: Safety drills showed a 40% reduction in evacuation time, improving survival chances during emergencies.

• Savings: Significant reduction in battery lamp usage and backup generator costs.

• Feedback: Workers reported higher confidence while working underground, and safety inspectors praised it as an innovative, life-saving technology.

This project proved that IGT-17 Coal Mines Safety Radium Paint is not just a coating but a critical safety innovation for one of the world’s most hazardous industries.