High-performance Copper Phthalocyanine Green Pigment for industrial coatings, plastics, and inks
EC Number
215-524-7 / 238-238-4 / 215-160-9
Molecular Weight
1127.15 g/mol
Purity
98% – 99.99 (upto 5N)%
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
Green Powder / Crystals ;
Odorless
Chemical Class
Phthalocyanine Green / Chromium Oxide Green / Cobalt Green
Forms
Powder/Granular
IUPAC Name
copper 5,6,7,8,14,15,16,17,23,24,25,26,32,33,34,35-hexadecachloro-2,11,20,29,37,39-hexaza-38,40-diazanidanonacyclo[28.6.1.3,10.12,19.121,28.04,9.013,18.022,27.031,36]tetraconta-1,3,5,7,9,11,13(18),14,16,19(39),20,22(27),23,25,28,30(37),31(36),32,34-nonadecaene
Green pigment solutions comprise a comprehensive range of high-performance organic and inorganic colorants engineered to deliver precise shade control, high tinting strength, and excellent dispersion across diverse industrial systems. The portfolio includes copper phthalocyanine-based chemistries offering vibrant bluish to yellowish green tones with superior color strength and cost efficiency, alongside advanced organic variants designed for enhanced transparency and durability. Complementing these are robust inorganic compositions such as chromium oxide and complex metal oxide pigments, which provide high opacity, exceptional chemical stability, and consistent performance in demanding environments. Together, these materials enable flexible formulation across coatings, plastics, inks, construction materials, and specialty applications.
These pigments are manufactured under stringent quality controls to ensure uniform particle size distribution, reliable batch-to-batch consistency, and strong resistance to heat, light, weathering, and chemicals. High-performance grades support long-term outdoor durability and reduced maintenance cycles, while optimized dispersion characteristics allow efficient processing and lower pigment loading, improving overall formulation economics. Available in multiple supply forms — including powders, presscakes, dispersions, granules, and masterbatches — these solutions are compatible with a wide range of industrial systems. With options meeting global regulatory requirements and sustainability considerations, they provide dependable performance across both standard and high-end applications.
Our Pigment Green grades are manufactured to stringent quality standards, offering controlled particle size, high tinting strength, excellent dispersion, and superior resistance to heat, light, and chemicals across coatings, plastics, inks, construction, and advanced industrial applications.
| Grade (C.I.) | Purity (%) | Key Properties | Form | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigment Green 7 | 98 – 99% |
Shade: Bluish Green Tint Strength: 100 – 130% Lightfastness: 7 – 8 Heat Stability: 250 – 300°C Weather Resistance: Excellent |
Powder / Presscake / Flush / Aqueous Dispersion / Solvent Dispersion / Paste / Masterbatch / Granules | Plastics (PE, PP, PVC, PET), coatings (industrial, decorative, automotive), printing inks (offset, flexo, gravure), rubber, textiles, packaging, laminates, agrochemical formulations, leather finishing, paper coatings, artificial turf, cables & wires |
| Pigment Green 36 | 98 – 99% |
Shade: Yellowish Green Tint Strength: 100 – 125% Lightfastness: 7 – 8 Heat Stability: 260 – 300°C Transparency: Medium to High |
Powder / Presscake / Flush / Dispersion / Masterbatch / Granules | Automotive coatings, high-end plastics, inks, packaging, appliance coatings, coil coatings, powder coatings, decorative paints, engineering plastics |
| Pigment Green 17 | 99%+ |
Shade: Opaque Green Tint Strength: 90 – 110% Lightfastness: 8 Heat Stability: 500°C+ Chemical Resistance: Excellent |
Powder / Micronized Powder / Granules / Slurry | Construction materials (cement, concrete, pavers), ceramics, glass, coatings, refractory materials, plastics, camouflage coatings, marine coatings, infrastructure projects |
| Pigment Green 18 | 98 – 99% |
Shade: Dull Green Tint Strength: 85 – 100% Lightfastness: 8 Heat Stability: 400°C+ Weather Stability: High |
Powder / Slurry / Paste | Anti-corrosion coatings, primers, industrial coatings, construction materials, heavy-duty coatings, pipelines, structural steel coatings |
| Pigment Green 26 | 98 – 99% |
Shade: Dark Green Tint Strength: 85 – 105% Lightfastness: 8 Heat Stability: 500°C+ Infrared Reflectance: High |
Powder / Granules / Masterbatch | Coil coatings, aerospace coatings, defense applications, high-temperature plastics, powder coatings, solar-reflective coatings, industrial equipment coatings |
| Pigment Green 50 | 98 – 99% |
Shade: Yellowish Green Tint Strength: 90 – 110% Lightfastness: 8 Heat Stability: 500°C+ Weather Resistance: Excellent |
Powder / Micronized Powder / Granules | Ceramics, glass, enamel coatings, architectural coatings, exterior coatings, high-temperature coatings, roofing materials, façade coatings |
| Pigment Green 8 | 97 – 98% |
Shade: Bluish Green Tint Strength: 95 – 115% Lightfastness: 6 – 7 Chemical Resistance: Good Cost Efficiency: High |
Powder / Paste / Dispersion | Decorative paints, general plastics, rubber, low-cost inks, paper, packaging, toys, consumer goods |
| Pigment Green 10 | 97 – 98% |
Shade: Bluish Green Tint Strength: 95 – 115% Lightfastness: 6 – 7 Dispersion: Good Stability: Moderate |
Powder / Paste / Flush | Printing inks, coatings, plastics, packaging, paper coatings, stationery inks |
| Pigment Green 58 | 98 – 99% |
Shade: Yellowish Green Tint Strength: 100 – 120% Lightfastness: 7 – 8 Heat Stability: 250 – 280°C Transparency: High |
Powder / Dispersion / Masterbatch | High-performance coatings, inks, plastics, specialty applications, packaging, decorative coatings |
| Pigment Green 59 | 98 – 99% |
Shade: Bright Green Tint Strength: 100 – 115% Lightfastness: 7 – 8 Weather Resistance: High Durability: Excellent |
Powder / Flush / Dispersion | Automotive coatings, premium coatings, plastics, specialty inks, high-end applications, industrial design coatings |
Our Pigment Green 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, construction, and specialty applications.
| Parameter | Method | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | ISO 787-1: General methods of test for pigments (visual assessment) | Green powder (bluish to yellowish depending on grade) |
| Color Shade | ISO 787-1 / Visual comparison under standard illuminant (D65) | Bluish Green (PG7) to Yellowish Green (PG36 / PG50) |
| 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 |
Organic (PG7/36): 30 – 50 g/100g Inorganic: 15 – 30 g/100g |
| Moisture Content | ISO 787-2: Determination of matter volatile at 105°C | ≤ 1.0 – 2.5% |
| pH Value | ISO 787-9: Determination of pH of aqueous suspension | 6.0 – 8.5 |
| Particle Size (D50) | ISO 13320: Laser diffraction particle size analysis |
Organic: 0.05 – 0.30 µm Inorganic: 0.3 – 1.0 µm |
| Specific Surface Area | ISO 9277: BET method (gas adsorption technique) | 15 – 70 m²/g |
| Bulk Density | ISO 787-11: Determination of tamped density | 0.30 – 0.90 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 exposure (Blue Wool Scale) | 7 – 8 (excellent for most grades) |
| Heat Stability | DIN 53772: Determination of heat resistance in plastics/coatings |
Organic (PG7/36): 250 – 300°C Inorganic (PG17/26/50): up to 500°C+ |
| Weather Resistance | ISO 11341: Artificial weathering using UV / xenon arc exposure | Excellent (especially inorganic grades) |
| Solvent Resistance | ISO 787-15: Determination of resistance to solvents | Good to Excellent |
| Acid Resistance | ISO 787-13: Determination of resistance to acids | Good to Excellent |
| Alkali Resistance | ISO 787-14: Determination of resistance to alkalis | Excellent (inorganic), Good (organic) |
| Migration Resistance | DIN 53775: Migration behavior in plasticized systems | Low to negligible (especially PG7/36 high-performance grades) |
| Electrical Conductivity | ASTM D257: Determination of volume resistivity | Non-conductive |
| Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Hg) | ICP-OES / RoHS Directive (EU 2011/65/EU) |
Organic: ≤ 10 ppm Inorganic: ≤ 50 ppm (grade dependent) |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) | ISO 11890-2: Determination of VOC content (GC method) | ≤ 0.5 – 1.0% |
| Dispersibility | ISO 8780: Evaluation of dispersion characteristics in liquid systems | Easy to High dispersion depending on surface treatment |
| Property | PG7 | PG36 | PG17 | PG26 | PG50 | PG58 | PG59 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Bluish green powder | Yellowish green powder | Opaque green powder | Dark green powder | Yellowish green powder | Bright yellowish green | Bright green powder |
| Moisture (%) | ≤ 1.5 | ≤ 1.5 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.5 | ≤ 1.5 |
| Sieve Residue (45 µm, %) | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.10 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.05 |
| Bulk Density (g/cm³) | 0.30 – 0.50 | 0.30 – 0.50 | 0.70 – 1.10 | 0.80 – 1.20 | 0.80 – 1.30 | 0.40 – 0.70 | 0.40 – 0.70 |
| Particle Size (D50) | 0.05 – 0.20 µm | 0.05 – 0.20 µm | 0.30 – 1.00 µm | 0.50 – 1.00 µm | 0.50 – 1.20 µm | 0.05 – 0.25 µm | 0.05 – 0.25 µm |
| Oil Absorption (g/100g) | 35 – 50 | 35 – 50 | 15 – 25 | 15 – 25 | 15 – 30 | 30 – 45 | 30 – 45 |
| Lightfastness (Blue Wool) | 7 – 8 | 7 – 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 – 8 | 7 – 8 |
| Heat Stability (°C) | 250 – 300 | 260 – 300 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ | 250 – 280 | 260 – 300 |
| Weather Fastness (Rating 1–5) | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 – 5 |
| Heat Fastness (Rating 1–5) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 – 5 |
| Migration Resistance (Rating 1–5) | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 – 4 | 3 – 4 |
| Acid Resistance (Rating 1–5) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 – 4 | 4 |
| Alkali Resistance (Rating 1–5) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Solvent Resistance (Rating 1–5) | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Water Resistance (Rating 1–5) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Solubility | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble |
| Tinting Strength (%) | 100 – 130 | 100 – 125 | 90 – 110 | 85 – 105 | 90 – 110 | 100 – 120 | 100 – 115 |
| Color Variation (ΔE) | ≤ 1.0 – 1.5 | ≤ 1.0 – 1.5 | ≤ 0.8 – 1.2 | ≤ 0.8 – 1.0 | ≤ 0.8 – 1.0 | ≤ 0.8 – 1.2 | ≤ 0.8 – 1.2 |
| Dispersion (Hegman Gauge) | 6 – 7 | 6 – 7 | 6 – 7 | 6 – 7 | 6 – 7 | 6 – 7 | 6 – 7 |
Chlorinated copper phthalocyanine pigment offering a bluish green shade with extremely high tinting strength and excellent weatherfastness. It is the most widely used green pigment globally.
Applications: Plastics, coatings, inks (offset, flexo, gravure), textiles, rubber, packaging, laminates.
Brominated phthalocyanine green pigment providing a yellowish green shade with higher brightness and improved transparency compared to PG7.
Applications: Automotive coatings, high-end plastics, inks, packaging, appliance coatings.
Chromium oxide green (Cr₂O₃), an inorganic pigment known for its exceptional durability, opacity, and chemical resistance.
Applications: Cement, concrete, coatings, ceramics, construction materials, camouflage coatings.
Hydrated chromium oxide pigment with slightly duller tone, offering strong corrosion resistance and stability in industrial environments.
Applications: Anti-corrosion coatings, primers, industrial coatings, structural steel protection.
Cobalt chromium oxide spinel pigment designed for high-temperature and high-durability applications.
Applications: Coil coatings, aerospace coatings, military coatings, high-temp plastics, solar reflective coatings.
Nickel titanate pigment offering a yellowish green shade with excellent durability and opacity.
Applications: Ceramics, glass, architectural coatings, façade coatings, roofing materials.
Economical organic green pigment used in general-purpose applications where cost efficiency is critical.
Applications: Decorative paints, plastics, rubber, paper, low-cost inks.
Conventional organic green pigment similar to PG8 with slight variation in tone and application flexibility.
Applications: Printing inks, coatings, plastics, packaging, stationery inks.
High-performance organic green pigment with improved transparency and durability compared to conventional grades.
Applications: High-performance coatings, inks, plastics, packaging.
Specialty organic green pigment offering bright shade and improved durability for premium applications.
Applications: Automotive coatings, premium coatings, specialty inks, plastics.
Pigment Green products, including phthalocyanine greens (PG7, PG36), chromium oxide greens (PG17, PG18), and complex inorganic pigments such as cobalt and nickel-based greens (PG26, PG50), 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 compounds (e.g., copper, chromium, cobalt, nickel), 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 Green products are supplied in multiple packaging formats depending on physical form (powder, presscake, dispersion, granules, 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 Green portfolio supports sustainable manufacturing and product lifecycle performance through high durability, efficient material utilization, and compliance with global environmental standards across coatings, plastics, inks, and construction industries.
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