Pigment Blue 60
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What is Pigment Blue 60?
Pigment Blue 60 is a multi-purpose organic pigment with a reddish-blue color, with a color tone close to the reddish-blue of ε-type phthalocyanine blue, and has a strong tinting strength. It is used in ink, coating, plastic.
Key Takeaways
- 01Best fit:Start with this grade when screening candidates for a color-matched trial in Ink, Coating, and Plastic.
- 02Why consider it:Use a sample comparison to assess shade development, handling, and overall fit against your current grade.
- 03Before scale-up:Confirm shade, dispersion, and fastness in your actual formulation and process conditions.
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Colour Index | CI 69800 |
| CAS Number | 81-77-6 |
| Appearance | Indanthrone blue powder |
| Lightfastness | ★★★★★★★★ |
| Heat Resistance | 300°C |
| Oil Absorption | ≤45 g/100g |
| Acid Fastness | ★★★★★ |
| Alkaline Fastness | ★★★★★ |
| Application | InkCoatingPlastic |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pigment Blue 60 used for?
Pigment Blue 60 is used in Ink, Coating, Plastic. Its technical profile includes indanthrone blue powder appearance, heat resistance up to 300°C, and light fastness of 8/8.
What are the key specifications of Pigment Blue 60?
Pigment Blue 60 has Colour Index CI 69800 and CAS Number 81-77-6. It appears as indanthrone blue powder, with heat resistance up to 300°C and oil absorption of ≤45 g/100g.
Is Pigment Blue 60 suitable for ink?
Yes. Pigment Blue 60 is listed for Ink, Coating, Plastic. Final suitability should be confirmed with a sample in the customer’s actual resin, solvent, binder, or processing conditions.
How should I evaluate Pigment Blue 60 before bulk purchasing?
Request a sample of Pigment Blue 60 and compare color strength, dispersion, shade, and fastness in the actual formulation against the current grade.
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