1153 -K|PB 15:3 -β

General Properties :
Colour Index : CI. Pigment Blue 15.3 / # 74160
Chemical Structure : Cu Phthalocyanine, β-Mod.
CAS # : 147 – 14 – 8
EINECS : 205-685-1
Physical Form : Powder
Storage : Practically unlimited shelf life if stored in proper conditions
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 [ in 320 mesh sieve ] : 98%
Specification :
Colour tolerances
A. dH*, dC*, dL*, dE*, da*, db* : ± 0.7
B. Strength equivalence : 100 ± 5%
Fastness Properties :
Heat Stability : 280°C / 10 min.
Light Fastness : 8
Resistance to Chemicals :
HCl ( 5% ) / Na2CO3 ( 5% ) : Excellent
H2SO4 ( 5% ) / NaOH ( 5% ) : Excellent
Resistance to Solvents :
Water / Mineral Spirit : Excellent
Acetone : Good
Ethyl Alcohol / Linseed Oil : Excellent
Xylene / MEK / DOP : Excellent
Recommended Application :
PLASTICS : High-Performance Polymers