T&T: 12 year light?

[janice142]

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/12/new_light_glows.php?q=

same link, made smaller:
http://tinyurl.com/yuuxd3

Litroenergy is a new type of material that emits light for 12 years without
needing electricity or sun exposure. The self-luminous micro-particles are
called Litrospheres and are said to be non-toxic and inexpensive. The light
is said to be equivalent to a 20 watt incandescent bulb (lumens please?).

The litrospheres give off a continuous illumination, and can be designed to
glow in any color. They can be injection molded or added to paint. The
company that invented the material, MPK Co., predicts that first
applications of Litroenergy will be in safety equipment such as safety tape
and life rafts. Currently, the cost to light up a 8 = x 11 piece of plastic
1/8 thick is about .35 cents. Note: The press release says .35 cents but I
think the figure is actually 35 cents.

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Article speaks of life rafts, but I can think of multiple uses. IF it's as
it says, *and* is something an end user could utilize. Anyone in the
business/know more about this?`