HISB94H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Avery Dennison, Oil Pastel, Rhodamine
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A highlighter is a type of writing device used to draw attention to sections of text by marking them with a vivid, translucent colour. A typical highlighter is fluorescent yellow, coloured with pyranine. Different compounds, such as rhodamines are used for other colours. A highlighter is a felt-tip marker filled with transparent fluorescent ink instead of black or opaque ink. The first highlighter was invented by dr. frank honn in 1962 and produced by carter"s ink company, using the trademarked name hi-liter. Corporation now owns the brand, having acquired carter"s ink company in 1975. Schwan-stabilo has been producing felt-tip writing devices since 1971. It is hailed as the european product leader of manufacturing highlighters. In 2003, the company changed its name to stabilo. Many highlighters come in bright, often fluorescent and vibrant colors. Being fluorescent, highlighter ink glows under black light.
