Pigment Blue 15:3

  • Name : PIGMENT BLUE ( 15.3 ) (Beta modification)
  • Colour Index No : 74160
  • Chemical Class: Copper phthalocyanine Blue.
  • Hue : Bright Blue
  • C. A. S. NO: 147 – 14-8
  • Molecular Formula: C32H2CI14N8

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

  • Oil Absorption: 45+1
  • Bulk Density: 0.30+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 0c : As per Application

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

  • Water: 5
  • Toluene: 5
  • Ethanol: 5
  • MEK: 5
  • Butanol: 5
  • Mineral Turpentine: 4.5
  • Acetone: 5
  • Soap: 5
  • Butyl Acetate: 4.5
  • Wax: 4
  • Methanol: 4.5
  • Alkalies Noah: 5
  • Cellosolve: 5
  • Acids ( HCL): 5
  • Orthoxylene: 3.4
  • Sterilization: 5

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

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

Application

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 the 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 the natural weather too.