FULL SHADEP.B.15:3
TINT
Digital color reference · physical approval required
ORGANIC PIGMENTS
Pigment Blue 15:3
Pigment Blue 15:3 is a beta-form copper phthalocyanine blue associated with a green-shade blue color position. It is used in printing inks, coatings and plastics, with application-specific grades differing in surface treatment and dispersibility. Select an aqueous, solvent or polymer grade for the intended system.
- Color Index / grade
- P.B.15:3
- CAS
- 147-14-8
- Chemical family
- Beta-form copper phthalocyanine pigment
- Published heat resistance
- 260 °C
- Light fastness
- 7–8 / 8
Typical application scopePlastics & masterbatch · Printing inks · Coatings & paint
PRODUCT PROFILE
P.B.15:3Pigment Blue 15:3 — grade profile
Pigment Blue 15:3 (P.B.15:3) is a beta-form copper phthalocyanine pigment for Plastics & masterbatch, Printing inks and Coatings & paint. Compare shade, tinting strength, dispersion and processing stability in the customer’s actual resin or binder rather than relying on one universal value.
Published screening data includes published heat reference 260 °C, light fastness 7–8/8 and oil absorption 40–50 ml/100g. Application-specific heat and fastness entries in the technical table take precedence.
Primary listed fits include PVC, Polyolefins (PO), ABS, PP fiber, Offset inks and Water-based inks; Polystyrene (PS), PET, PET fiber and Solvent-based decorative coatings are listed for evaluation.
Selection focus
At equal loading, compare shade, tinting strength, dispersion and resin or binder compatibility, then confirm the required fastness under the final process conditions.
REFERENCE SHADE
Full shade and tint
Green-shade blue, beta form
Full shade
Tint / reduction
Manufacturer-published shade descriptions were used to correct the color direction. Screen colors remain visual references, not batch standards; approve a physical drawdown or molded plaque under agreed test conditions.
TECHNICAL DATA
Published specifications
Only identified or numerical fields supported by public registry and product-table data are shown. Unpublished values are omitted.
ParameterPublished value
Product namePigment Blue 15:3
Color Index / product gradeP.B.15:3
Colorant categoryOrganic pigments
CAS number147-14-8
C.I. constitution number74160
Molecular formulaC32H16CuN8
Chemical familyBeta-form copper phthalocyanine pigment
Physical appearanceColored powder
Heat resistance · plastics260 °C
Heat resistance · coatings250 °C
Heat resistance · printing inks250 °C
Light fastness7–8 / 8
Acid resistance5 / 5
Alkali resistance5 / 5
Oil absorption40–50 ml/100g
Performance values are catalogue references. The current grade TDS, test conditions and agreed batch COA govern product approval.
APPLICATION CHART
Recommended systems at a glance
Application areaRecommendedEvaluate
Plastics & masterbatch
PVCPolyolefins (PO)ABSPP fiber
Polystyrene (PS)PETPET fiber
Printing inks
Offset inksWater-based inksNC inks
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Coatings & paint
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Solvent-based decorative coatings
Application listings support initial selection and still require validation in the customer's resin, binder, process and end-use conditions.