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• Specification of Pigment Beta Blue (15.3)

Name :		*PIGMENT BLUE ( 15.3 )   *(Beta modification)
*Colour Index No :		*74160
*Chemical Class :		*Copper phthalocyanine Blue.
*Hue :		*Bright Blue
*Molecule Weight :		*576
*C. A. S. NO. :		*147 - 14-8
*Molecular Formula :		*C32H18CuN8
*PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
*Oil Absorption :		*45+1
*Bulk Density :		*0.30+0.02 gms/cc
*Specific Gravity :		*1.50 - 1.54
*Solubility in Water :		*Maximum 1 %
*Residue on 300 Mesusive :		*Nil
*Moisture Content :		*1 % Maximum
*pH of 10% Aq. Slurry		*7.0 - 8.0
*Dispersibility :		*Excellent
*Heat Stability :		*Stable up to 260 °c : As per *Application
*FASTNESS PROPERTIES.( 1-5 Scale : 1= Poor, 5= *Excellent )
*Water :	5	*Toluene	5
*Ethanol :	5	*MEK	5
*Butanol	5	*Mineral Turpentine	4-5
*Acetone	5	*Soap	5
*Butyl Acetate	4-5	*Wax	4
*Methanol	4-5	*Alkalies NaOH	5
*Cellosolve	5	*Acids ( HCL)	5
*Ortho- xylene	3-4	*Sterilization	5
*Oil / Plasticizer ( 1-8 Scale : 1= Poor, 8= Excellent )
*Light Fastness :		*8
*Linseed Oil, Caster Oil, *DCO		*8
*DOP, DBP		*8

APPLICATION :
• Pigment Suitable for Letter Press Ink
• Offset Ink
• Metal Decorating Ink
• Silk Screen Ink
• Air drying & Decorative Paints
• Water base Paints
• Plastic Application
• Paint Emulsion.

The Above Specification is representing idea of the report however same is subject to variation up to certain extent, since this is been PIGMENT, automatic action & reaction is very natural even test & Pack of the materials and same is depending on natural weather too.