PIGMENT BLUE 15:3

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET FOR COLORFAST 1300 (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

1500C for 30 min.

SB

1600C for 10 min.

SB

2000C for 15 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

USAGES

Paints, Offset Ink, Flexo & Gravure Inks, Rubber, Plastic

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

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