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DCL 5577 Phthalocyanine Blue, PB.15:3
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Pigment
- Chemical Name
- Vat Blue 4
- Chemical Family
- Phthalocyanine
DCL 5577 Phthalocyanine Blue, PB.15:3 is a greenish blue shade of phthalocyanine blue with excellent color strength. 5577 is FDA-approved (Section 178.3297) and exhibits good overall resistance properties, lightfastness, and heat stability. This makes it a reliable and versatile choice for a range of coating and ink applications.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Crystals
- Solid
Product families
Applications
Paints & Coatings — Automotive & Transportation
- Aerospace Coatings
- Automotive OEM Coatings
Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes
- Aerospace Coatings
- Automotive OEM Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks
- Flexography
- Inkjet Printing
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
- Aerospace & Aviation
Product Families
Pigments & Colorants — Color Pigments
- Organic Pigments
CASE Ingredients — Pigments & Colorants
- Color Pigments
Other characteristics
- Brand
- DCL
- Color
- Blue
- CI Name
- Pigment Blue 15:3
- CI Number
- 74160
- Pigment Type
- Organic Pigments
- Note
- Resistance Properties Legend
- 1=Poor, 2=Fair, 3=Good, 4=Very Good, 5=Excellent
- Warpage
- 1 = Minimal, 2 = Some, 3 = Severe
- Weatherfastness
- 1=Poor, 2=Fair, 3=Good, 4=Very Good, 5=Excellent
- Lightfastness
- 1-2=Poor, 3-4=Fair, 5=Good, 6-7=Very Good, 8=Excellent
- C.I. Name
- Pigment Blue 15:3
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Paints & Coatings
- Printing & Packaging
- C.I. Number
- 74160
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Pigments & Colorants
- Country Availability
- Canada
- USA
- Coating End Applications
- Powder Coating
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 14001
- ISO 9001
- Ink and Toner End Applications
- Flexography Ink
- Inkjet Ink
- Radiation Curable Ink
- Solventborne Ink
Technical data
Table 1 of 5
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Content | max. 0.5% | % |
| pH | 5.0 - 8.0 | — |
| Specific Gravity | 1.6 | — |
Table 2 of 5
1 row| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Overpaint Resistance (Paints) | 5.0 |
Table 3 of 5
8 rows| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| MEK | 5.0 |
| Water Content | 5.0 |
| Mineral Spirits | 5.0 |
| Xylene | 5.0 |
| Ethanol | 5.0 |
| Ethyl Acetate | 5.0 |
| Acid | 5.0 |
| Alkali | 5.0 |
Table 4 of 5
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Stability (Inks) | 280.0 | °C |
Table 5 of 5
2 rows| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Lightfastness (1-8): Masstone | 8.0 |
| Lightfastness (1-8): Tint 1:10 | 8.0 |
