Phthalocyanine Blue 15:3 (BF435KP)
Pigment Blue 15:3 (Phthalocyanine Blue)
Organic Pigments| Blue Series
Basic Specifications
| Product Name | Phthalocyanine Blue 15:3 (BF435KP) |
| English Name | Pigment Blue 15:3 (Phthalocyanine Blue) |
| CAS Registry Number | 147-14-8 |
| C.I. Number | Pigment Blue 15:3 / C.I. 74160 |
| Molecular formula | C32H16CuN8 |
| Molecular Weight | 576.07 |
| Product Categories | Organic Pigments |
| Product Line | Blue Series |
| Hue | Green Blue |
| Appearance | Bright blue powder |
| Density | Approx. 1.6 g/cm³ |
Product Features
- Cyan Blue — Vibrant True Blue, Standard CMYK Cyan
- Extremely high tinting strength — Phthalocyanine Blue leads organic pigments in tinting power.
- Excellent lightfastness — 8 rating; retains color outdoors for long periods.
- Heat-resistant: 240-280°C, stable during high-temperature processing
- Excellent colorfastness — 5 grade; no staining or migration
- Excellent chemical resistance — acid and alkali resistant up to 5 grade, solvent resistant
Application Areas
Inks — Offset, Gravure, and Flexographic InksPlastics — Coloring for PP, PE, PVC, PS, ABSCoatings — Water-based and Solvent-borne Industrial PaintsPowder Coating — ColoringTextile Printing — Pigment Printing Paste
App Data
| Applicable Systems | Recommendation | Behavior Description |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic (PP/PE/PVC/ABS) | ✅ Recommended | Usage: 0.1-0.5%, high coloring strength, stable at 240-280°C |
| Offset printing ink | ✅ Recommended | Usage 10-20%, standard four-color blue |
| Gravure/Flexo Ink | ✅ Recommended | Usage: 10-20%, vibrant color |
| Industrial Coatings | ✅ Recommended | Use 5-15% (water-based or solvent-based) |
| Powder Coating | ✅ Recommended | Usage 3-10%, stable after high-temperature curing |
| Textile Printing | ✅ Recommended | Use 5-15% of pigment printing paste. |
Notes
- Please test with a sample first to confirm the optimal dosage and heat resistance conditions.
- The powder color chart may differ from the final product color. Please refer to the actual colored result.
- Evaluate weather resistance for long-term outdoor exposure.
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