Beta Blue Pigment

🔷 Basic Information:

  • Chemical Class: Phthalocyanine

  • C.I. Name: Pigment Blue 15:3 or 15:4

  • Common Names: Beta Blue, Phthalo Blue (Green Shade), Copper Phthalocyanine Blue

  • CAS Number: 147-14-8


⚗️ Technical Properties:

Property Beta Blue (PB15:3 / PB15:4)
Shade Greenish Blue (Cooler tone)
Crystallinity High (stable beta form)
Lightfastness Excellent
Weather Resistance Excellent
Heat Resistance Up to 300°C (grade-dependent)
Dispersibility Good in plastics and coatings
Chemical Resistance High (acids, alkalis, solvents)
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🏭 Applications:

  • Plastics: PE, PP, PVC, PS, ABS, HDPE, etc.

  • Coatings: Automotive, powder, industrial, marine.

  • Printing Inks: Flexo, gravure, offset, screen inks.

  • Textile Printing: Pigment dispersions.

  • Rubber & Masterbatch: Durable coloring agent.


🔬 Comparison with Alpha Blue:

Feature Alpha Blue (PB15:0) Beta Blue (PB15:3/4)
Hue Reddish Blue Greenish Blue
Crystallinity Lower (Alpha Form) Higher (Beta Form)
Stability Less Stable More Stable
Application Suitability Inks, paints Plastics, high-end coatings

📦 Available Forms:

  • Powder

  • Granules

  • Flushed pastes

  • Dispersions (for ink and textile use)

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