Phthalocyanine Blue (α -form)
Synonyms: C. I. Pigment Blue 15
C. I. 74160(a-form)
[29H, 31H-phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29, N30, N31, N32] copper

Foreign relative brand:
Blue PEC-500
Cartaren Blue C-BR(CLAR)
Blue PEM-500(SUM)
Fastogen Blue FSN(DIC)
Irgalite Blue BL(CIBA)

1. Product Name
Trade Name: Phthalocyanine Blue(a-form)
C. I. Number: Pigment Blue B
CAS Number: 147-14-8
EU Number: 205-685-1
Chemical Family: Phthalocyanine

2. Physical, Chemical and Fastness Properties
Molecular Weight: 576.07
Molecular Formula: C32H16CuN8
P. H. Value: 7
Density: 1.5
Oil Absorption (ml/100g)%: 35
Light Fastness: 8
Heat Resistance: 220º C
Water Resistance: 5
Oil Resistance: 5
Acid Resistance: 5
Alkali Resistance: 5

3. Application:
Shade: Bright Blue
Main Application: Universal