Phthalocyanine Alpha, also known as Pigment Alpha Blue, is an enhanced version of CPC (Copper Phthalocyanine Pigment) Blue Crude. This synthetic crystalline pigment is renowned for its vibrant blue hue and exceptional qualities such as lightfastness, heat stability, and tinting strength. It finds applications in a wide range of industries including printing ink, paint, packaging, plastics, rubber, and textiles.

Specification

Chemical name – Phthalocyanine Blue, Alpha Modification

Chemical type – Organic

CAS no – 147-14-8

Odour – Odour less

Physical Appearance – Blue powder

Solubility in water – Insoluble

Applications –

1. Inks (letterpress, metal decorating, offset, water-based, flexo)
2. Paints (air drying and decorative paints, water-based paints)
3. Plastics (HD/LD/PP/PVC and fibre applications)
4. Textiles (water-based emulsions)