Phthalocyanine Alpha Modification CI 74160

Pigment Blue 15:0

Phthalocyanine Blue — Alpha Phase

A high-performance alpha-phase phthalocyanine blue delivering exceptional colour strength, a clean reddish-blue shade, and outstanding dispersibility in water-based and air-drying systems — ideal for printing inks, paper, and rubber applications.

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CI Name
Pigment Blue 15:0
CI Number
74160
Shade
Reddish Blue
Forms
Powder · Paste · Presscake
Heat Stability
Up to 200 °C
Product overview

Specifications

Chemical class
Phthalocyanine Blue (Alpha Modification)
Colour Index name
Pigment Blue 15:0
Colour Index number
CI 74160
CAS number
147-14-8
Molecular formula
C₃₂H₁₆CuN₈
Molecular weight
576.07 g/mol
Shade tone
Reddish blue (alpha phase)
Crystal form
Alpha (α) modification
Specific gravity
~1.6 g/cm³
pH (10% slurry)
6.5 – 8.0
Available forms
Powder · Paste · Presscake
Heat stability
Stable up to 200 °C
Technical performance

Performance Properties

Property Standard Rating
Lightfastness ISO 105-B02
Excellent (5/5)
Colour strength Tinting method
Excellent (5/5)
Heat stability Up to 200 °C
Good (3/5)
Solvent resistance DIN 55983
Very good (4/5)
Acid resistance
Excellent (5/5)
Alkali resistance
Excellent (5/5)
Dispersibility (water)
Excellent (5/5)
End-use markets

Applications

Printing Inks

Offset, flexographic, and gravure ink systems. Clean reddish hue and superior dispersibility make it the standard choice for process cyan alternatives.

Paper & Packaging

Surface coating, tinting, and bulk colouration of paper and board. Excellent water dispersibility simplifies incorporation into aqueous systems.

Stationery

Writing inks, stamp pads, and marker formulations where clean shade and consistent colour strength are critical.

Rubber

Colouration of rubber compounds including tyres, seals, and industrial mouldings. Strong fade resistance under UV and mechanical stress.

Product forms

Available Forms

Powder
Paste
Presscake

Custom concentrations and particle-size specifications available on request. Contact our technical team to discuss your formulation requirements.

Compliance

Regulatory Status

REACH Registered

Registered under EU REACH regulation. Full SDS available on request for compliance documentation.

Heavy Metal Free

Free from lead, cadmium, mercury, and chromium VI. Meets international packaging regulations.