Our COA specific Blue Pigments widely used in coatings, plastics, textiles and more.
EC Number
250-426-3 (PB15)
Molecular Weight
576.08 g/mol
Purity
100%
Packaging
25 / 50 / 500 / 1000 kg bags
25 / 50 kg drums /
200 - 1000 ltr IBC
MOQ
1 T.E.U. (FCL)
Customization (incl. but not limited to)
for Grades / Forms / Specifications / Properties / Packaging available on request
Appearance ; Odor
Blue Powder / Crystals ;
Odorless
Chemical Class
Phthalocyanine / Anthraquinone /
Ultramarine Blue / Iron Blue / Prussian Blue
Forms
Powder / Crystals
IUPAC Name
copper 2,11,20,29,37,39-hexaza-38,40-diazanidanonacyclo[28.6.1.13,10.112,19.121,28.04,9.013,18.022,27.031,36]tetraconta-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19(39),20,22,24,26,28,30(37),31,33,35-nonadecaene
Pigment Blue products represent a versatile class of high-performance colorants widely utilized across coatings, plastics, printing inks, textiles, construction, and specialty applications. This portfolio includes both organic and inorganic chemistries, offering a broad spectrum of shades ranging from reddish to greenish blue, along with tailored properties such as high tinting strength, controlled particle size, excellent dispersion, and consistent color development. These pigments are engineered to deliver reliable performance across diverse processing conditions, including solvent-based, water-based, and polymer systems.
Designed to meet demanding industrial requirements, these pigments exhibit strong lightfastness, weather resistance, and chemical stability, ensuring long-term durability in both indoor and outdoor applications. Select grades provide enhanced heat resistance for engineering plastics and high-temperature coatings, while others offer cost-effective solutions for general-purpose use. With availability in multiple forms such as powders, presscakes, dispersions, and masterbatches, the portfolio supports efficient processing, regulatory compliance, and sustainable material utilization across global supply chains.
Our Pigment Blue grades are manufactured to strict industry specifications, offering controlled particle size, high tinting strength, excellent dispersion, and superior resistance to heat, light, and chemicals across demanding industrial applications.
| Grade (C.I.) | Purity (%) | Key Properties | Form | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigment Blue 15:0 | 96 – 98% | Reddish shade, moderate fastness, good dispersion | Powder / Presscake / Dispersion | General plastics (PE, PP), low-cost coatings, water-based paints, decorative coatings, stationery inks, paper coloration |
| Pigment Blue 15:1 | 97 – 98% | Reddish shade, improved solvent stability | Powder / Presscake / Flush / Dispersion | Industrial coatings, solvent-based coatings, packaging inks, flexible packaging, plastics processing, laminates |
| Pigment Blue 15:2 | 97 – 99% | High tint strength, improved flocculation resistance | Powder / Flush / Dispersion / Masterbatch | Automotive coatings, decorative paints, plastic masterbatches, extrusion, injection molding, high-quality printing inks |
| Pigment Blue 15:3 | 98 – 99% | Greenish shade, excellent weather resistance | Powder / Presscake / Flush / Dispersion / Masterbatch / Granules | Plastics (PE, PP, PVC, ABS), masterbatch compounding, injection molding, extrusion, industrial & decorative coatings, automotive coatings, offset / flexo / gravure inks, packaging inks, rubber, textiles, laminates, cable insulation, consumer goods |
| Pigment Blue 15:4 | 98 – 99% | Non-flocculating, excellent dispersion | Flush / Dispersion / Liquid concentrate | Liquid inks, gravure & flexo printing, high-speed printing, packaging inks, publication inks, decorative coatings |
| Pigment Blue 15:6 | 98 – 99% | High performance, excellent heat resistance | Ultra-fine Powder / Dispersion / Masterbatch | Engineering plastics (PA, PET, PC), electronics, LCD filters, high-performance coatings, automotive OEM coatings, fibers, high-temperature applications |
| Pigment Blue 1 | 95 – 97% | Reddish shade, economy grade | Powder | Printing inks, paper coatings, low-cost paints, stationery inks, general-purpose coatings |
| Pigment Blue 16 | 96 – 98% | Metal-free, eco-friendly | Powder / Dispersion / Masterbatch | Food-contact plastics, eco-coatings, packaging, toys, sensitive applications, inks, consumer goods |
| Pigment Blue 27 | 95 – 98% | High tint strength, economy inorganic | Powder / Paste / Aqueous dispersion | Printing inks, primers, construction chemicals, fertilizers, paper & board coloration, wood coatings, industrial primers |
| Pigment Blue 28 | 98 – 99% | High temperature stability (500°C+) | Powder / Granules / Ceramic-grade | Ceramics, glass coloration, enamel coatings, high-temperature coatings, coil coatings, powder coatings, architectural coatings, cement coloring, roofing materials |
| Pigment Blue 29 | 95 – 98% | Ultramarine, good brightness | Powder / Dispersion | Plastics, detergents, laundry applications, cosmetics, paper, rubber, decorative coatings, consumer products |
| Pigment Blue 35 | 97 – 99% | Excellent weather resistance | Powder | Aerospace coatings, outdoor coatings, marine coatings, architectural finishes, high-performance coatings |
| Pigment Blue 36 | 97 – 99% | High durability, chemical resistance | Powder / Granules | Coil coatings, cement, infrastructure coatings, marine coatings, plastics, construction materials, industrial coatings |
| Pigment Blue 60 | 98 – 99% | High-performance organic pigment | Powder / Presscake / Masterbatch | Automotive OEM coatings, high-end coatings, engineering plastics, fibers, specialty applications, premium coatings |
| Pigment Blue 61 | 95 – 98% | High gloss, printing applications | Powder / Flush / Dispersion | Offset printing inks, packaging inks, publication inks, toning applications, paper & board |
Our Pigment Blue grades are tested as per internationally recognized ISO, ASTM, and DIN methods to ensure consistent color strength, particle control, dispersion quality, and excellent fastness properties across coatings, plastics, inks, and specialty applications.
| Parameter | Method | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Visual Inspection (ISO 787-1: General methods of test for pigments) | Blue powder (reddish to greenish shade depending on grade) |
| Color Shade | ISO 787-1 / Visual Comparison under standard light source | Reddish Blue to Greenish Blue (as per C.I. classification) |
| Tinting Strength | ISO 787-24: Determination of relative tinting strength | 95 – 130% (relative to standard) |
| Oil Absorption | ISO 787-5: Determination of oil absorption value | 30 – 60 g/100g |
| Moisture Content | ISO 787-2: Determination of matter volatile at 105°C | ≤ 1.0 – 2.0% |
| pH Value | ISO 787-9: Determination of pH value of aqueous suspension | 6.0 – 8.5 |
| Particle Size (D50) | ISO 13320: Laser diffraction particle size analysis | 0.05 – 0.30 µm (grade dependent) |
| Specific Surface Area | BET Method (ISO 9277: Gas adsorption) | 20 – 80 m²/g |
| Bulk Density | ISO 787-11: Determination of tamped density | 0.25 – 0.60 g/cm³ |
| Residue on Sieve (45 µm) | ISO 787-7: Determination of residue on sieve | ≤ 0.05 – 0.10% |
| Lightfastness | ISO 105-B02: Xenon arc lamp test (Blue Wool Scale) | 6 – 8 |
| Heat Stability | DIN 53772: Heat resistance in plastics / coatings |
Organic (PB15): 200 – 300°C Inorganic: up to 500°C+ |
| Weather Resistance | ISO 11341: Artificial weathering (UV exposure) | Good to Excellent |
| Solvent Resistance | ISO 787-15: Resistance to solvents | Good to Excellent |
| Acid Resistance | ISO 787-13: Resistance to acids | Moderate to Excellent |
| Alkali Resistance | ISO 787-14: Resistance to alkalis | Moderate to Excellent (lower for PB27) |
| Migration Resistance | DIN 53775: Migration behavior in plastics | Low to negligible (high-performance grades) |
| Electrical Conductivity | ASTM D257: Volume resistivity | Non-conductive (except functional grades) |
| Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Hg) | ICP-OES / RoHS Directive Testing | ≤ 10 – 50 ppm |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) | ISO 11890-2: VOC determination | ≤ 0.5 – 1.0% |
| Dispersibility | Application Testing (ISO 8780 / internal methods) | Easy to High dispersion depending on treatment |
| Property | PB15:1 | PB15:3 | PB15:6 | PB29 | PB27 | PB28 | PB60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Blue powder (reddish) | Blue powder (greenish) | Blue powder (reddish) | Ultramarine blue powder | Dark blue powder | Royal blue powder | Deep blue powder |
| Moisture (%) | ≤ 1.5 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 2.0 | ≤ 2.0 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.0 |
| Sieve Residue (45 µm, %) | ≤ 0.10 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.10 | ≤ 0.10 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.05 |
| Bulk Density (g/cm³) | 0.30 – 0.50 | 0.30 – 0.50 | 0.30 – 0.50 | 0.60 – 0.90 | 0.70 – 1.00 | 0.80 – 1.20 | 0.40 – 0.70 |
| Particle Size (D50) | 0.08 – 0.25 µm | 0.05 – 0.20 µm | 0.05 – 0.15 µm | 0.30 – 0.80 µm | 0.10 – 0.50 µm | 0.50 – 1.00 µm | 0.05 – 0.20 µm |
| Oil Absorption (g/100g) | 35 – 50 | 35 – 45 | 30 – 40 | 30 – 45 | 25 – 40 | 20 – 30 | 30 – 45 |
| Lightfastness (Blue Wool) | 6 – 7 | 7 – 8 | 8 | 7 – 8 | 6 – 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Heat Stability (°C) | 180 – 250 | 200 – 280 | 280 – 300+ | 300 – 350 | 140 – 180 | 500+ | 300+ |
| Weather Fastness (Rating 1–5) | 3 – 4 | 4 – 5 | 5 | 3 – 4 | 2 – 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Heat Fastness (200–300°C / 5–10 min, Rating 1–5) | 3 – 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 – 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Migration Resistance (Rating 1–5) | 2 – 3 | 3 – 4 | 4 – 5 | 3 – 4 | 2 – 3 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 |
| Acid Resistance (Rating 1–5) | 3 – 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 – 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Alkali Resistance (Rating 1–5) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 – 3 | 1 – 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Solvent Resistance (Rating 1–5) | 3 – 4 | 4 – 5 | 5 | 3 – 4 | 2 – 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Water Resistance (Rating 1–5) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 – 3 | 3 – 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Solubility | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble |
| Tinting Strength (%) | 95 – 115 | 100 – 120 | 105 – 125 | 80 – 100 | 110 – 140 | 85 – 105 | 100 – 115 |
| Color Variation (ΔE) | ≤ 1.5 | ≤ 1.2 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.5 | ≤ 1.5 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.0 |
| Dispersion (Hegman Gauge) | 5 – 6 | 6 – 7 | 6 – 7 | 5 – 6 | 5 – 6 | 5 – 6 | 6 – 7 |
Alpha crystal form phthalocyanine blue with a reddish tone, offering good dispersion and cost-effective performance for general applications.
Key Benefits: Economical, easy processing, stable shade.
Modified alpha form with improved solvent stability and better performance in industrial coatings and inks.
Key Benefits: Improved solvent resistance, better color strength.
High-performance variant with improved flocculation resistance, suitable for high-quality coatings and plastics.
Key Benefits: High tint strength, improved stability.
Beta crystal form phthalocyanine blue with greenish shade, the most widely used pigment for plastics, coatings, and inks.
Key Benefits: Excellent weather resistance, high color strength, versatility.
Non-flocculating grade optimized for liquid inks and high-speed printing applications.
Key Benefits: Excellent dispersion, consistent print quality.
High-performance phthalocyanine blue with superior heat stability and transparency, used in advanced applications.
Key Benefits: High heat resistance, excellent durability, premium quality.
Traditional organic blue pigment with reddish tone, widely used in economical printing and coatings.
Key Benefits: Cost-effective, good color strength.
Metal-free phthalocyanine pigment designed for eco-friendly and sensitive applications.
Key Benefits: Low heavy metals, regulatory compliance.
Prussian blue pigment with high tinting strength, commonly used in inks and construction applications.
Key Benefits: Strong tinting strength, economical.
Cobalt-based inorganic pigment with exceptional heat resistance, suitable for ceramics and high-temperature coatings.
Key Benefits: Extremely high heat stability, excellent durability.
Ultramarine blue pigment widely used in plastics, detergents, and decorative applications.
Key Benefits: Bright shade, cost-effective, versatile.
Cerulean blue pigment with excellent weather resistance, used in premium coatings.
Key Benefits: Superior durability, stable color.
Cobalt chromite pigment offering high chemical resistance and durability for industrial coatings.
Key Benefits: High chemical resistance, long-term stability.
Indanthrone blue pigment with excellent heat and light fastness, widely used in high-end coatings and plastics.
Key Benefits: Premium performance, outstanding durability.
Reflex blue pigment widely used in printing inks for strong color and gloss.
Key Benefits: High gloss, strong color strength.
Pigment Blue products, including phthalocyanine (PB15 series), indanthrone (PB60), and inorganic pigments such as cobalt and iron-based blues, are generally non-flammable, chemically stable, and insoluble materials. However, fine powders may generate airborne dust during handling, which can cause mild mechanical irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Certain grades may contain metal complexes (e.g., copper, cobalt, iron), and appropriate industrial hygiene practices should be followed.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available upon request for detailed information on occupational exposure limits, regulatory compliance (REACH, RoHS), and safe handling practices.
Pigment Blue products are supplied in multiple packaging formats depending on physical form (powder, presscake, dispersion, or masterbatch) and customer handling requirements. Packaging is designed to ensure product integrity, moisture protection, and efficient handling across domestic and international supply chains.
Flexible packaging, labeling, and logistics solutions are available to meet specific industry requirements and customer handling systems.
Our Pigment Blue portfolio supports sustainable manufacturing and product lifecycle performance through high durability, efficient material utilization, and compliance with global environmental standards across multiple industries.
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