FULL SHADEP.B.15:6
TINT
Digital color reference · physical approval required
HIGH-PERFORMANCE PIGMENTS
Pigment Blue 15:6
Pigment Blue 15:6 is the epsilon crystal form of copper phthalocyanine blue, with a particularly red-shade blue position in the PB15 family. It is used in coatings, plastics, printing inks and textile printing. Match it by crystal form and actual color development rather than by the general phthalocyanine CAS number alone.
- Color Index / grade
- P.B.15:6
- CAS
- 147-14-8
- Chemical family
- Epsilon-form copper phthalocyanine pigment
- Published heat resistance
- 300 °C
- Light fastness
- 8 / 8
Typical application scopePlastics & masterbatch · Coatings & paint · Printing inks · Textiles & fibers
PRODUCT PROFILE
P.B.15:6Pigment Blue 15:6 — grade profile
Pigment Blue 15:6 (P.B.15:6) is a epsilon-form copper phthalocyanine pigment for Plastics & masterbatch, Coatings & paint, Printing inks and Textiles & fibers where processing stability and durability are defined selection criteria. Evaluate the grade in the intended resin or binder at the target loading and process conditions; every value below retains its published source and application context.
Published screening data includes published heat reference 300 °C, light fastness 8/8 and oil absorption 35–45 g/100g. Application-specific heat and fastness entries in the technical table take precedence.
Primary listed fits include PVC, Polyolefins (PO), Polystyrene (PS), ABS, Industrial coatings and Coil coatings; PET, PP fiber and PET fiber are listed for evaluation.
Selection focus
At equal loading and dispersion, compare full shade, tint, transparency or opacity, heat stability, migration and the intended exposure conditions.
REFERENCE SHADE
Full shade and tint
Strong red-shade blue, epsilon 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 Unpublished values are omitted.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 15:6
Color Index / product gradeP.B.15:6
Colorant categoryHigh-performance pigments
CAS number147-14-8
C.I. constitution number74160
Molecular formulaC32H16CuN8
Chemical familyEpsilon-form copper phthalocyanine pigment
Physical appearanceColored powder
Heat resistance · catalogue reference300 °C
Light fastness8 / 8
Water resistance5 / 5
Oil resistance5 / 5
Acid resistance5 / 5
Alkali resistance5 / 5
Oil absorption35–45 g/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)Polystyrene (PS)ABS
PETPP fiberPET fiber
Coatings & paint
Industrial coatingsCoil coatingsPowder coatingsWater-based decorative coatingsSolvent-based decorative coatingsOEM coatingsPigment textile printing
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Printing inks
Offset inksWater-based inksNC inksUV inks
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Textiles & fibers
Pigment textile printing
PP fiberPET fiber
Application listings support initial selection and still require validation in the customer's resin, binder, process and end-use conditions.