Pigment Alpha Blue 15.0

Phthalocyanine Pigment Alpha Blue is a derivative of CPC crude. Pigment Blue 15.0 is Alpha Modification of CPC Blue. It has a slight reddish blue tone.It has high tinting strength and is recommended in uses for water based dispersions, paints, rubber, plastics etc.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Color Index Name PIGMENT BLUE 15.0
Color Index No. 74160
Chemical Identity Copper Phthalocyanine Blue Alpha
CAS No. 147-14-8
Chemical Formula C32H16CuN8
Molecular Weight 575.5 mg/mol
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Appearance Blue Powder
pH 6.5 – 8.5
Moisture <1%
Bulk Density 0.35 - 0.45 gm/cc
Residue on Sieve: (325 mesh) <0.1%
Oil Absorption 30 - 40 gms oil/100 gms of pigment
Heat Stability Stable upto 180 deg. C for 10 minutes
LIGHT FASTNESS TO (SCALE 1 – 8)
Mass Tone 8
Reduced Tone 8
RESISTANCE TO BLEED (SCALE 1-5)
Water : 5
5% Hydrochloric Acid : 5
Raw Linseed Oil : 5
Ethyl Alcohol : 5
Ethyl Acetate : 5
Xylene : 5
Methyl Ethyl Ketone : 5
Mineral Turpentine : 5
5% Soap Solution : 5

Pigment Alpha Blue 15.1

Phthalocyanine Pigment Alpha Blue is a derivative of CPC crude. Pigment Blue 15.1 an improved Alpha Modification of CPC Blue. It is the more heat stable variant of Alpha 15.0 It is highly recommended for plastic applications that require high heat stability and good dispersion.

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Color Index Name PIGMENT BLUE 15.1
Color Index No. 74160
Chemical Identity Copper Phthalocyanine Blue Alpha
CAS No. 147-14-8
Chemical Formula C32H16N8Cu
Molecular Weight 575.5 mg/mol
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Appearance Blue Powder
pH 6.5 – 8.5
Moisture <1%
Bulk Density 0.35 - 0.45 gm/cc
Residue on Sieve: (325 mesh) <0.1%
Oil Absorption 30 - 40 gms oil/100 gms of pigment
Heat Stability Stable upto 280 deg. C for 10 minutes
LIGHT FASTNESS (SCALE 1 – 8)
Mass Tone 8
Reduced Tone 8
RESISTANCE TO BLEED (SCALE 1-5)
Water : 5
5% Hydrochloric Acid : 5
Raw Linseed Oil : 5
Ethyl Alcohol : 5
Ethyl Acetate : 5
Xylene : 5
Methyl Ethyl Ketone : 5
Mineral Turpentine : 5
5% Soap Solution : 5

Pigment Beta Blue 15.3

Pigment Beta Blue 15.3 is beta modification of CPC Blue. It  has a slight greenish blue tone having good heat stability, good flow and tinting strength.  Pigment Blue 15.3 is widely recommended for various applications like paints, inks plastics, rubber etc. 

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
-C32H16CuN8
Color Index Name PIGMENT BLUE 15.3
Color Index No. 74160
Chemical Identity Copper Phthalocyanine Blue Beta
CAS No. 147-14-8
Chemical FormulaC32H16CuN8
Molecular Weight 575.5 mg/mol
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Appearance Blue Powder
pH 6.5 – 8.5
Moisture <1%
Bulk Density 0.35 - 0.45 gm/cc
Residue on Sieve: (325 mesh) <0.1%
Oil Absorption 30 - 40 gms oil/100 gms of pigment
Heat Stability Stable upto 210 deg. C for 10 minutes
LIGHT FASTNESS (SCALE 1 – 8)
Mass Tone 8
Reduced Tone 8
RESISTANCE TO BLEED (SCALE 1-5)
Water : 5
5% Hydrochloric Acid : 5
Raw Linseed Oil : 5
Ethyl Alcohol : 5
Ethyl Acetate : 5
Xylene : 5
Methyl Ethyl Ketone : 5
Mineral Turpentine : 5
5% Soap Solution : 5

Pigment Beta Blue 15.4

Pigment Beta Blue 15.4 is an improved beta modification of CPC Blue Pigment 15.4 excellent flow properties and high solvent stability. It is highly recommend for solvent based inks.

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Color Index Name PIGMENT BLUE 15.4
Color Index No. 74160
Chemical Identity Copper Phthalocyanine Blue Beta
CAS No. 147-14-8
Molecular Formula C32H16N8Cu
Molecular Weight 576.07 mg/mol
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Appearance Blue Powder
pH 6.0 – 7.5
Moisture <1%
Bulk Density 0.5 - 0.6 gm/cc
Residue on Sieve: (325 mesh) <0.1%
Oil Absorption 30 - 40 gms oil/100 gms of pigment
Heat Stability Stable upto 210 deg. C for 10 minutes
LIGHT FASTNESS (SCALE 1 – 8)
Mass Tone 8
Reduced Tone 8
RESISTANCE TO BLEED (SCALE 1-5)
Water : 5
5% Hydrochloric Acid : 5
Raw Linseed Oil : 5
Ethyl Alcohol : 5
Ethyl Acetate : 5
Xylene : 5
Methyl Ethyl Ketone : 5
Mineral Turpentine : 5
5% Soap Solution : 5

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