PIGMENT BETA BLUE

Name PIGMENT BLUE ( 15.3 )   (Beta modification)
Colour Index No 74160
Chemical Class Copper phthalocyanine Blue.
 Hue  Bright Blue
Molecule Weight  576
C. A. S. NO.  147 - 14-8
Molecular Formula C32H18CuN8

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES BLUE

Oil Absorption 45+1
Bulk Density 0.32+0.02 gms/cc
Specific Gravity  1.50 - 1.54
Solubility in Water Maximum 1 %
Residue on 300 Mesusive Nil
Moisture Content 1 % Maximum
 pH of 10% Aq. Slurry  7.0 - 8.0
Dispersibility  Excellent
 Heat Stability Stable up to 260 °c : As per Application

FASTNESS PROPERTIES.(1-5 Scale: 1= Poor, 5=Excellent)

Water 5 Toluene 4
Ethenol 5 MEK 4
Butanol 5 Butyl Acetate 4-5
Acetone 4 Soap 5
Cellosolve 5 Acids ( HCL) 5
Mineral Turpentine 4-5 Wax 5
Sterilization 5 Alkalies NaOH 5
Ortho- xylene 3-4 Alkalies 4

Oil / Plasticizer. (1-8 Scale: 1= Poor, 8= Excellent)

Light Fastness : 8
Linseed Oil, Caster Oil,   DCO 8
DOP, DBP 8

Applic ation

  • Pigment Suitable for Letter Press Ink
  • Offset Ink
  • Metal Decorating Ink
  • Silk Screen Ink 
  • Air drying & Decorative Paints
  • Water base Paints
  • Plastic Application
  • Paint Emulsion

The Above Specification is representing idea of the report however same is subject to variation up to certain extent, since this is been PIGMENT, automatic action & reaction is very natural even test & Pack of the materials and same is depending on natural weather too