Pigment Alpha Blue 15:2
Copper Phthalocyanine Blue - Technical Grade
Technical Specifications & Performance
IDENTIFICATION & BASIC PROPERTIES
| Chemical Name | Copper Phthalocyanine Blue |
|---|---|
| Colour Index No. / Name | 74160 / Pigment Blue 15:2 |
| Molecular weight | 575.5 g/mol |
| Appearance | Bright Blue Powder |
| pH (10% Sol'n) | 6 – 8 (Neutral) |
| Water Soluble Content | 1 % Max. |
| Sieve Residue (Grit) | 0.1 % Max. |
| Bulk Density | $0.300 \pm 0.05 \text{ g/ml} (300 \text{ kg/m}^3)$ |
PIGMENT PERFORMANCE DATA
| Tinting Strength | ± 5 % of approved Std. |
|---|---|
| Light Fastness (1 to 8 Scale) | Full Shade: 7 Tint Shade: 7 |
| Fastness to Solvent (1 to 5 Scale) | Water: 5, MBK: 4, Butanol: 4, Linseed Oil: 5, Xylene: 4 |
| Stability to Reagent (1 to 5 Scale) | Acid (5% HCl, 5% H₂SO₄): 5 Alkali (5% NaOH): 5 |
Supplier & Contact
Ishan Dyes & Chemicals Ltd.
18, Phase-I, Vatva, Ahmedabad – 382 445
- Tel: +91-79-25832144
Emergency Contact
+91-79-25832144
- Call immediately in case of fire, leak, or exposure.
Regulatory Summary
Transport (ADR/IMDG/IATA): Not restricted
EC-Directives: Hazard warning labeling not compulsory
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
1. Identification & Composition
- Trade Name: Pigment Alpha Blue 15:2
- Chemical characterization: C.I. Pigment Blue Crude 15:2 (Copper Phthalocyanine Blue)
2. First Aid Measures
- General: Remove contaminated clothing immediately and dispose of safely.
- After contact with skin: Wash off immediately with soap and water.
- After contact with eyes: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of lukewarm water and seek medical advice.
Toxicity note: Product is non-irritant to skin and eyes. Acute oral toxicity (LD50 > $2000 \text{ mg/kg}$ in rat) suggests low toxicity.
3. Fire-fighting Measures
- Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray jet, Foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide, Full water jet, Dry powder.
- Special hazards: In case of fire, hazardous combustion gases are formed: Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrous gases ($NO_x$).
4. Accidental Release & Disposal
- Cleaning: Take up mechanically. Treat material as prescribed under Disposal.
- Product Disposal: May be taken to waste disposal site or incineration plan, after consultation with site operator and/or responsible authority.
- Uncleaned packaging: Should be disposed of as product waste.
5. Handling and Storage
- Safe handling: No special measures necessary if stored and handled as prescribed.
- Fire/Explosion protection: Keep away from sources of ignition – refrain from smoking. Avoid dust formation. Take precautionary measures against electrostatic loading.
- Storage conditions: Keep container dry.
6. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
General & Hygiene
- Do not inhale dust.
- Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
- Wash hands before breaks and after work.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Respiratory: Dust mask
- Hand: Gloves
- Eye: Safety glasses
7. Physical and Chemical Properties
- Form: Blue Powder
- Colour: Blue
- Odour: Odourless
- Self – ignition temperature: from $280^\circ \text{C}$
- Bulk density: $300 \text{ kg/m}^3$ (at $20^\circ \text{C}$)
- Solubility in water ($20^\circ \text{C}$): Insoluble.
- Further information (phys. –chem.): No incompatible substance known.
8. Stability and Reactivity
- Thermal decomposition: No decomposition up to $350^\circ \text{C}$.
- Hazardous reactions: Risk of dust explosions.
- Hazardous decomposition products: None.
9. Toxicological & Ecological Information
Toxicological Information
- Acute oral toxicity: $\text{LD}_{50}> 2000 \text{ mg/kg}$ (rat)
- Irritant effect on skin: non-irritant (rabbit)
- Irritant effect on eyes: non-irritant (rabbit eye)
Ecological Information
- Remarks: No data can be given due to the product’s insolubility in water.
Disclaimer: This information is based on our present state of knowledge. It should not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties of the products described or their suitability for a particular application. Created for Ishan Dyes & Chemicals Ltd.
