
Product Name: Phthalocyanine Blue 15:3 (P.B. 15:3)
Chemical Name: [29H, 31H-phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29, N30, N31, N32]-(SP-4-1)-copper
Color Index: C.I. 74160
CAS: 147-14-8 (High-Purity Industrial Grade) – Innovatively optimized with alpha-crystal modification technology, featuring a unique bright blue hue with subtle red undertones, exceptional transparency, and superior solvent dispersion, tailored for high-end solvent-based and plastic applications.
Molecular formula: C32H16CuN8
Formula Weight: 579.25 g/mol – Unique alpha-crystal copper phthalocyanine structure enhances color saturation, transparency, and solvent compatibility, outperforming conventional phthalocyanine blue pigments in high-end formulations.
Synonyms: Phthalocyanine Blue 15:3; P.B. 15:3; Copper Phthalocyanine Blue 15:3; Alpha-Crystal Phthalocyanine Blue; Transparent Blue Pigment; High-Solvent-Dispersion Blue Pigment
Application:
High-end solvent-based printing inks, automotive coatings, engineering plastics, decorative colorants, and plastic packaging, compatible with solvent-based, plastic melt, and partial aqueous-solvent hybrid formulations.
1.Product Description
Pigment Blue 15:3, a β-phase copper phthalocyanine blue pigment, stands as one of the most widely used high-performance organic pigments in the global chemical industry. Renowned for its exceptional brilliant, pure blue hue and outstanding color strength, this pigment delivers consistent, vibrant coloration across a diverse range of applications. As a polymorphic form of copper phthalocyanine, the β-phase structure of Pigment Blue 15:3 ensures superior chemical and thermal stability, making it resistant to migration, bleeding, and fading even under harsh processing conditions. It offers excellent lightfastness and weatherability, outperforming many alternative blue pigments, which makes it the preferred choice for applications requiring long-term color retention, such as outdoor coatings and automotive finishes. With its high tinting strength, only small dosages are needed to achieve the desired shade, optimizing production costs while maintaining premium color quality.
Pigment Blue 15:3 exhibits excellent compatibility with a wide variety of resin systems, including acrylics, alkyds, polyolefins, PVC, and epoxy resins, making it a versatile solution for multiple industrial sectors. In the printing ink industry, it is a staple for offset, gravure, and flexographic inks, delivering sharp, consistent blue tones for packaging, publications, and commercial printing. In the plastics sector, it is ideal for coloring polypropylene, polyethylene, PVC, and engineering plastics, withstanding high-temperature extrusion and molding processes without color degradation. It is also extensively used in water-based and solvent-based coatings, architectural paints, industrial coatings, and automotive refinishes, as well as in artist paints, textile printing, and masterbatch production. Its non-toxic, environmentally compliant formulations meet global regulatory standards such as REACH, RoHS, and FDA food contact approvals, enabling safe use in food packaging and consumer goods.
Manufactured through advanced, controlled synthesis processes, our Pigment Blue 15:3 is engineered for consistent particle size distribution, excellent dispersibility, and minimal batch-to-batch variation, ensuring seamless integration into production lines and reliable end-product performance. It offers a balanced combination of high chroma, excellent hiding power, and resistance to acids, alkalis, and organic solvents, addressing the most demanding application requirements. Whether used as a standalone blue pigment or as a component in custom color formulations (such as mixing with green or violet pigments for custom shades), Pigment Blue 15:3 provides unmatched versatility and reliability. Backed by rigorous quality control and technical support, it remains the global benchmark for blue pigments, trusted by manufacturers worldwide for its consistent quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness in industrial and commercial applications.
2.Product Specifications (Technical Data Sheet)
| Product name | Phthalocyanine Blue 15:3 (P.B. 15:3) |
| Appearance | Fine, free-flowing bright blue powder with subtle red undertones, no agglomeration, high transparency, excellent solvent dispersion. |
| CAS No. | 147-14-8 |
| ENIECS | 205-685-1 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; highly soluble in organic solvents; excellent dispersion in solvent-based and plastic melt formulations. |
| Style | Organic Pigment |
| Tinting Strength | 100%±3 |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| Packing | 25kg/drum/bag/paper box |
| Melting Point | 600°C |
| Application | Solvent-based printing inks, automotive coatings, plastics, decorative colorants. |
3.Product Application
Phthalocyanine Blue 15:3 is a versatile, high-value organic pigment, tailored to meet the specific needs of solvent-based and plastic industries with its exceptional transparency, vivid color, and strong solvent dispersion. Below is its detailed application by industry, each section focused on client benefits and practical use cases, with each paragraph not exceeding 500 words:
3.1 Solvent-Based Printing Inks
Phthalocyanine Blue 15:3 is the top choice for high-end solvent-based printing inks, including offset, gravure, and digital printing inks. Its excellent solvent dispersion capability ensures smooth ink flow, eliminating sedimentation and clumping even in high-speed printing (up to 700m/min). With high tinting strength, only 11% loading is needed to achieve standard color depth, significantly reducing ink formulation costs. The bright blue hue with subtle red undertones delivers sharp, clear prints with excellent color clarity and transparency, making it ideal for luxury packaging, brand logos, and high-end promotional materials. Its Grade 7–8 lightfastness ensures prints retain their vibrancy for years, even under outdoor exposure or frequent handling.
3.2 Automotive & Industrial Coatings
Perfect for automotive basecoats, clear coats, and industrial coatings, Phthalocyanine Blue 15:3 offers excellent compatibility with solvent-based resin systems (acrylic, polyurethane, alkyd). Its high transparency and uniform dispersion create a smooth, glossy finish with a rich blue tone, enhancing the premium appearance of automotive and industrial products. Its thermal stability up to 220°C ensures consistent color during coating curing, while its chemical resistance prevents fading or discoloration from organic solvents, UV radiation, and environmental pollutants. It is ideal for luxury vehicle finishes, architectural coatings, and metal protective coatings, delivering a durable, eye-catching blue finish.
3.3 Engineering Plastics
Applicable to engineering plastics (PP, PE, PVC, ABS, PC), Phthalocyanine Blue 15:3 features excellent compatibility with plastic melt formulations and low migration. Its uniform fine particle size ensures uniform color distribution during injection molding and extrusion, eliminating streaking or color unevenness. The alpha-crystal structure enhances its heat resistance, making it suitable for high-temperature plastic processing. It is ideal for plastic parts, automotive interior trims, toys, and plastic packaging, delivering a bright, consistent blue tone that retains its vibrancy even after long-term use. Its non-toxic, REACH-compliant formulation makes it safe for consumer-facing plastic products.
3.4 Decorative Colorants & Other Applications
Phthalocyanine Blue 15:3 is suitable for high-end decorative colorants, including solvent-based paints, ceramic glazes, and art supplies. Its high transparency and vivid color make it ideal for blending with other pigments to create custom shades, appealing to professional artists and designers. Additionally, it is used in solvent-based adhesives, inkjet inks for non-absorbent substrates, and industrial markers, offering a versatile, high-performance solution for diverse solvent-based applications. Its exceptional stability and color consistency make it a reliable choice for elevating the aesthetics of any high-end product.
4.Our advantage:
1) Provide free samples for testing or comparing the effect difference and cost performance.
2) Fast response speed, customers' questions at any time will be responded to in two hours.
3) Fast delivery: the fastest delivery can be made on the same day.
4)Different packaging solutions: provide various packaging options according to customer requirements.
5)Technical guidance: provide improved whitening and coloring formulas and guidance according to customer production materials.
6) Sample retention or sample mailing before bulk delivery.
7) Providing certifications, such as Reach certification.
8) Different payment methods: TT LC, etc.
9) Providing door-to-door DDP service.
5.Packing information:
Usually is 25Kg/cardboard drum or paper box or bag with inner double PE liner Or provide customized packaging according to customer requirements.