Description

Pigment Blue 15:2 is a high-performance, green-shade phthalocyanine blue pigment known for its excellent color strength and stability. This pigment is specifically engineered to offer superior resistance to flocculation and crystallization in demanding applications, ensuring consistent color development and dispersion. It is an essential raw material for manufacturers in the plastics, coatings, and printing ink industries who require a reliable and vibrant blue hue with excellent durability.

Application

The primary use of Pigment Blue 15:2 is as a colorant in systems where pigment stability is critical. Its key applications include:

• Plastics Coloring: Masterbatch and compound coloring for polyolefins (PP, PE), PVC, and engineering plastics, offering excellent heat stability and dispersion.
• Industrial Coatings: Automotive OEM and refinish paints, powder coatings, and coil coatings requiring high weatherfastness and chemical resistance.
• Printing Inks: High-quality publication gravure, flexographic, and packaging inks where color consistency and flow properties are paramount.
• Specialty Applications: Coloring for synthetic fibers, leather, and specialty papers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pigment Blue 15:2
CAS No.	12239-87-1
Molecular Formula	C₃₂H₁₆CuN₈
Molecular Weight	576.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper Phthalocyanine Blue (β-stable form); C.I. Pigment Blue 15:2; Phthalo Blue BGS; PB15:2; β-Copper Phthalocyanine; Heliogen Blue D 6875; Non-crystallizing Phthalocyanine Blue; Fastogen Blue 5370; Cromophtal Blue A3R; Irgalite Blue BCA
EINECS	235-476-0

Quality Control

Our Pigment Blue 15:2 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch is tested against rigorous internal specifications to ensure consistent coloristic properties, particle size distribution, and chemical purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as color strength, hue, and rheological behavior is provided with each shipment to guarantee product integrity and performance for your formulation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-blue powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Color Strength	100% ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Hue	Within agreed tolerance
Resistance to Flocculation	Excellent
Heat Stability (Plastics)	≥ 300°C
Moisture Content	≤ 2.0%
Ash Content	≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.