| General Properties : |
| Colour Index |
: CI. Pigment Blue 15.1 / # 74160 |
| Chemical Structure |
: Cu Phthalocyanine, α-Mod. |
| CAS # |
: 147 – 14 – 8 |
| EINECS |
: 205-685-1 |
| Physical Form |
: Powder |
| Storage |
: Practically unlimited shelf life |
| Physical Properties : |
| Index of pH |
: 6.9 – 7.1 |
| Moisture Content [ % ] |
: 0.35 – 0.50 |
| Bulk Volume [ cc / gm ] |
: 3.0 – 3.1 |
| Water Soluble Matter [ % ] |
: 0.35 – 0.50 |
| Oil Absorption ( cc. / 100g ) |
: 33 – 36 |
| Particle Size [ 320 mesh ] |
: 98% |
| Specification : |
| Colour tolerances |
| A. dH*, dC*, dL*, dE*, da*, db* |
: ± 0.7 |
| B. Strength equivalence |
: 100 ± 5% |
| Food, Toy and Packaging Compliances : |
- Europe Standard EN 71, Part 3 / EU AP [89]
- Germany: BgVV / French Positive List
- USA: FDA / Toys Compliance
- CONEG, EEC 04/62
|
| Fastness Properties : |
| Heat Stability |
: 280°C / 5 min. |
| Light Fastness |
: 8 |
| Resistance to Chemicals & Solvents : |
| HCl (5%) / Na2CO3 / H2SO4 |
: Excellent |
| Water / Mineral Spirit / MEK |
: Excellent |
| Acetone |
: Good |
| Recommended Application : |
| SOLVENT BASED INKS |
: Gravure & Flexo Systems |
