Asahi Songwon Colors

Pigment Green 7 CPC Blue Crude Pigment Alfa Blue 15:0

Pigment Alfa Blue 15:1 Pigment Beta Blue 15:3

Phthalocynine Green

Sr. No	Product Code	Application	Description
01	ASAFLOW 102 C.I. No. 74260 CAS No. 1328-53-6	Paint Yellowish Shade	ASAFLOW 102 is yellowiest shade copper Phthalocyanine Green. Main application of this product is especially for all solvent based paint including Stoving paints and air dried alkyd paint.
02	ASAFLOW 105 C.I. No. 74260 CAS No. 1328-53-6	Paint Bluish Shade	ASAFLOW 105 is bluish shade copper Phthalocyanine Green. It is very opaque and bluer than ASAFLOW 102. Main application of this product is especially for all solvent based paint including Stoving paints and air dried alkyd paint.
03	ASAFLOW 940 C.I. No. 74260 CAS No. 1328-53-6	Solvent Based Ink	ASAFLOW 940 is medium bluish shade copper Phthalocyanine Green. Main application of this product is especially for all solvent based flexo and gravure ink with lower viscosity and good transparency.
04	ASAFLOW 950 C.I. No. 74260 CAS No. 1328-53-6	Water Based Ink	ASAFLOW 950 is medium yellowish shade copper Phthalocyanine Green. Main application of this product is especially for water borne ink with lower viscosity.
05	ASAFLOW 955 C.I. No. 74260 CAS No. 1328-53-6	Water Based Paint	ASAFLOW 955 is medium yellowish shade copper Phthalocyanine Green. Main application of this product is especially for water borne paint with most critical exterior application.
06	ASAFLOW 200 C.I. No. 74260 CAS No. 1328-53-6	Offset Ink & Solvent Based Ink	ASAFLOW 200 is medium bluish shade copper phthalocynine Green. Main application of this product is especially for offset ink and solvent based ink and coating.
07	ASAFLOW 200G C.I. No. 74260 CAS No. 1328-53-6	General Grade	ASAFLOW 200G is yellowish shade copper phthalocynine Green. Main application of this product is for offset ink and PVC and LDPE. Also the price/performance ratio is excellent.
08	ASAFLOW 405 C.I. No. 74260 CAS No. 1328-53-6	PVC/PE/PS/ABS	ASAFLOW 405 is yellowish shade copper phthalocynine Green. Main application of this product is for all plastic application. Especially excellent performance in molding application with good heat stability.
09	ASAFLOW 440 C.I. No. 74260 CAS No. 1328-53-6	PVC/PE/PS/ABS Yellowish Shade Filament Grade	ASAFLOW 440 is yellowish shade copper phthalocynine Green. Main application of this product is for all plastic application. Especially excellent performance in master batches for fiber application with excellent filter value.
10	ASAFLOW 440B C.I. No. 74260 CAS No. 1328-53-6	PVC/PE/PS/ABS Bluish Shade Filament Grade	ASAFLOW 440B is bluish shade copper phthalocynine Green. Main application of this product is for all plastic application. Especially excellent performance in master batches for fiber application with excellent filter value.

SPECIFICATION FOR ASAFLOW (Pigment Green – 7)

	Technical Name	Polychlorinated Copper Phthalocynine Green
	Color Index Name	Pigment Green – 7
	Color Index No.	74260
	C A S No.	1328 – 53 – 6
	Chemical Formula	C32 H2 N8 Cl14-15

PHYSICAL DATA

	Appearance	Green Powder
	Moisture Content	Max 1 %
	Oil Absorption Value	Max 30
	Specific Gravity	1.8 Gm/Cm³
	Bulk Density	0.450 – 0.550 Gm/CC
	PH	6.5 to 8.5

APPLICATION TEST

	DE	Less than 1.0
	Color Strength	100 ± 5 %

HEAT STABILITY

	230°C for 10 min.	SB
	250°C for 5 min.	SB
	280°C for 5 min.	SB

FASTNESS

	Light
	Full Shade	7-8
	Tint Shade	5-6
	5 % Hydrochloric Acid	E
	5 % Caustic Soda	E
	20 % Soap Jelly	E

SOLVENT RESISTANT

	Ethyl Alcohol	5
	Ethyl Acetate	5
	Xylene	5
	Methyl Ethyl Ketone	5
	Mineral Turpentine	5
	Raw Linseed Oil	5

E = EXCELLENT	SOLVENT RESISTANCE ( 1 – 5 SCALE )	FASTNESS TO LIGHT ( 1 – 8 SCALE )
SB = STABLE	1 = CONSIDERABLE	1 = POOR
TC = TENDS TO CHANGE	5 = NO BLEEDING	8 = EXCELLENT

Note : Whilst the information contained is for guidance only.

Phthalocynine Blue Crude

	Sr. No	Product Code	Description
	1	ASA 5N Copper Phthalocyanine Blue Crude C.I. No. 74160 CAS No. 147-14-8	ASA 5N copper Phthalocyanine blue crude manufacturer by pressure technology given by clariant. ASA 5N solvent route is Alkyl Benzene. Product has excellent dispersibility, very well in flow properties when it is used for ink application.

C P C BLUE CRUDE

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET FOR ASA 5N

	Technical Name	Copper Phthalocyanine Blue Crude
	Color Index Name	Copper Phthalocyanine Blue Crude
	Color Index No.	74160
	Chemical Formula	C32 H16 N8 Cu

PHYSICAL DATA

	Appearance	Blue Powder
	Purity By Acid Pasting	97 % Minimum
	Free Copper	5000 PPM Maximum
	Total Copper	9.90 Minimum
	Water Soluble	1.0 % Maximum
	Moisture Content	Max 1.0 %
	Oil Absorption Value	38-42
	Specific Gravity	1.60 – 1.70 Gm/Cm³
	pH	6.0 to 8.0
	PCB	Nil

USAGES

Raw Material for manufacturing of Pigment Blue 15 series
Pigment Green – 7
Reactive Turquoise Blue
Direct Turquoise Blue
Direct blue 199

Note: Whilst the information contained is for guidance only.

Phthalocynine Blue Pigment

Sr. No	Product Code	Description
1	Colorfast Blue 1000 Pigment Blue 15:0	Colorfast Blue 1000 is excellent shade blue pigment for emulsion, paint and water based application.
2	Colorfast Blue 1100 Pigment Blue 15:1	Colorfast Blue 1100 is excellent shade blue pigment for PVC and Plastic application. It is also suitable for master batches for fiber application.
3	Colorfast Blue 1300 Pigment Blue 15:3	Colorfast Blue 1300 is excellent shade greener /blue pigment for Paints, Printing Ink, PVC and Plastic application.

PIGMENT BLUE 15:0

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET FOR COLORFAST 1000 (15:0)

	Technical Name	Phthalocyanine Blue Pigment (Alpha)
	Color Index Name	Pigment Blue 15:0
	Color Index No.	74160
	Chemical Formula	C32 H16 N8 Cu

PHYSICAL DATA

	Appearance	Blue Powder
	Moisture Content	Max 0.5 %
	Oil Absorption Value	38-42
	Specific Gravity	1.60 – 1.70 Gm/Cm³
	PH	6.5 to 7.5

APPLICATION TEST

	DE	Less than 1.0
	Color Strength	100 ± 5 %

HEAT STABILITY

	150°C for 30 min.	SB
	160°C for 10 min.	SB
	180°C for 5 min.	SB

FASTNESS

	Light
	Full Shade	7-8
	Tint Shade	5-6
	5 % Hydrochloric Acid	E
	5 % Caustic Soda	E
	20 % Soap Jelly	E

SOLVENT RESISTANT

	Ethyl Alcohol	5
	Ethyl Acetate	5
	Xylene	5
	Methyl Ethyl Ketone	5
	Mineral Turpentine	5
	Raw Linseed Oil	5

E = EXCELLENT	SOLVENT RESISTANCE ( 1 – 5 SCALE )	FASTNESS TO LIGHT ( 1 – 8 SCALE )
SB = STABLE	1 = CONSIDERABLE	1 = POOR
TC = TENDS TO CHANGE	5 = NO BLEEDING	8 = EXCELLENT

Note : Whilst the information contained is for guidance only.

USAGES

Paints
Inks
Rubber
Plastic
Emulsions for Textile
Detergent

PIGMENT BLUE 15:1

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET FOR COLORFAST 1000 (15:1)

	Technical Name	Phthalocyanine Blue Pigment (Alpha)
	Color Index Name	Pigment Blue 15:1
	Color Index No.	74160
	Chemical Formula	C32 H16 N8 Cu

PHYSICAL DATA

	Appearance	Blue Powder
	Moisture Content	Max 0.5 %
	Oil Absorption Value	38-42
	Specific Gravity	1.60 – 1.70 Gm/Cm³
	PH	6.5 to 7.5

APPLICATION TEST

	DE	Less than 1.0
	Color Strength	100 ± 5 %

HEAT STABILITY

	150°C for 30 min.	SB
	160°C for 10 min.	SB
	180°C for 5 min.	SB

FASTNESS

	Light
	Full Shade	7-8
	Tint Shade	5-6
	5 % Hydrochloric Acid	E
	5 % Caustic Soda	E
	20 % Soap Jelly	E

SOLVENT RESISTANT

	Ethyl Alcohol	5
	Ethyl Acetate	5
	Xylene	5
	Methyl Ethyl Ketone	5
	Mineral Turpentine	5
	Raw Linseed Oil	5

E = EXCELLENT	SOLVENT RESISTANCE ( 1 – 5 SCALE )	FASTNESS TO LIGHT ( 1 – 8 SCALE )
SB = STABLE	1 = CONSIDERABLE	1 = POOR
TC = TENDS TO CHANGE	5 = NO BLEEDING	8 = EXCELLENT

Note : Whilst the information contained is for guidance only

USAGES

Paints
Inks
Rubber
Plastic
PVC

PIGMENT BLUE 15:3

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET FOR COLORFAST 1000 (15:3)

	Technical Name	Phthalocyanine Blue Pigment (Beta)
	Color Index Name	Pigment Blue 15:3
	Color Index No.	74160
	Chemical Formula	C32 H16 N8 Cu

PHYSICAL DATA

	Appearance	Blue Powder
	Moisture Content	Max 0.5 %
	Oil Absorption Value	38-42
	Bulk Volume	3.0 ± 0.5
	PH	6.5 to 7.5

APPLICATION TEST

	DE	Less than 1.0
	Color Strength	100 ± 5 %

HEAT STABILITY

	150°C for 30 min.	SB
	160°C for 10 min.	SB
	180°C for 5 min.	SB

FASTNESS

	Light
	Full Shade	7-8
	Tint Shade	5-6
	5 % Hydrochloric Acid	E
	5 % Caustic Soda	E
	20 % Soap Jelly	E

SOLVENT RESISTANT

	Ethyl Alcohol	5
	Ethyl Acetate	5
	Xylene	4 - 5
	Methyl Ethyl Ketone	4 - 5
	Mineral Turpentine	5
	Raw Linseed Oil	5

E = EXCELLENT	SOLVENT RESISTANCE ( 1 – 5 SCALE )	FASTNESS TO LIGHT ( 1 – 8 SCALE )
SB = STABLE	1 = CONSIDERABLE	1 = POOR
TC = TENDS TO CHANGE	5 = NO BLEEDING	8 = EXCELLENT

Note : Whilst the information contained is for guidance only.

USAGES

Paints
Offset Ink
Flexo & Gravure Inks
Rubber
Plastic

Market Vision:

Blue Crude and Pigments (Market Vision)

Phthalocyanine Pigments account for 60% of the World’s Organic Pigments with AZO Pigments being the 2nd largest.
60% of the Phthalocyanine Pigments are used for Printing Inks with the rest being used mainly in Paints and Plastics.
BETA BLUE accounts for half of the Pigments used for printing inks with Pigment Green and Alpha Blue being the other major pigments.
India and China account for over 75% of CPC Blue Crude supply in the World.

Quality Policy:

We at Asahi Songwon Colors Ltd. are committed to achieve Total Customer Satisfaction by providing Quality Products and to achieve and sustain reputation for excellence in the global market.

The major objectives are as under:

Cater the requirements of quality conscious customers globally.
Minimum response time to customers and for meeting their purchase requirements.
To thrive for continuous improvement in the quality of product and systems.