DCL - 3153 Phthalocyanine Blue, PB.15:3 - Dar-Tech

Identification & Functionality

CI Name: Pigment Blue 15:3
CI Number: 74160
Chemical Family: Phthalocyanine
Chemical Name: Copper(II) Phthalocyanine
Pigment Type: Organic Pigments
CASE Ingredients Functions: Pigment
Technologies: CASE Ingredients,
Pigments & Colorants
Product Families: Pigments & Colorants — Color Pigments
Organic Pigments
CASE Ingredients — Pigments & Colorants
Color Pigments

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features: Acid Resistance,
Alkali Resistance,
Good Weather Fastness,
Heat Resistance,
High Opacity

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Paints & Coatings
Applications: Paints & Coatings — Automotive & Transportation
Aerospace Coatings,
Automotive OEM Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
Decorative Paints
Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes
Aerospace Coatings,
Automotive OEM Coatings
Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes
Decorative Paints, Coatings & Stains
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
Industrial Coatings
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
Aerospace & Aviation
Coating Type: Powder Coating

Properties

Color: Blue
Physical Form: Crystals,
Solid
Physical Properties
Typical Properties
Resistance
Stability
Light Fastness Properties
Weather Fastness Properties
Color and Rheology Comparison: Tested Sample
Dispersion Data Color Data Gloss Data Rheology Data Brookfield Viscometer –
Model RV DE II+ @ Spindle #5
Finger-Rub Test (Flocculation Check)

10
mins. 15
mins. F.P. Masstone 1:10 Tint 20˚ 60˚ V6
(cps) V60
(cps) T.I. = V6 / V60

Market Standard for PB.15:3 6 3/4 + 7+ 7+ Standard Standard 71 88 5600 3400 1.6
No evidence of flocculation (standard – Color stable)

DCC 3153 7 1/4 + 7 1/2 + 7 1/2 + Slightly light/green, slightly glossy, comparable opacity,
DE* 1.76 Slightly clean hue, 3% strong 77 91 3267 2633 1.2
No evidence of flocculation (standard – Color stable)
Note: Resistance Properties Legend : 1 = Poor, 2 = Fair, 3 = Good, 4 = Very Good, 5 = Excellent

Lightfastness Legend : 1-2 = Poor, 3-4 = Fair, 5 = Good, 6-7 = Very Good, 8 = Excellent

Warpage : 1 = Minimal, 2 = Some, 3 = Severe

Weatherfastness : 1 = Poor, 2 = Fair, 3 = Good, 4 = Very Good, 5 = Excellent

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Overpaint Resistance (Paints)	5.0	—	—
Weatherfastness (1-5): Masstone	5.0	—	—

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Heat Stability (Paints)	200.0	°C	—

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Lightfastness (1-8): Masstone	8.0	—	—
Lightfastness (1-8): Tint 1:10	8.0	—	—

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Weatherfastness (1-5): Tint 1:10	5.0	—	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

DCL 3153 Phthalocyanine Blue, PB.15:3

Tested Sample	Dispersion Data			Color Data		Gloss Data		Rheology Data Brookfield Viscometer – Model RV DE II+ @ Spindle #5			Finger-Rub Test (Flocculation Check)
Tested Sample	10 mins.	15 mins.	F.P.	Masstone	1:10 Tint	20˚	60˚	V6 (cps)	V60 (cps)	T.I. = V6 / V60	Finger-Rub Test (Flocculation Check)
Market Standard for PB.15:3	6 3/4 +	7+	7+	Standard	Standard	71	88	5600	3400	1.6	No evidence of flocculation (standard – Color stable)
DCC 3153	7 1/4 +	7 1/2 +	7 1/2 +	Slightly light/green, slightly glossy, comparable opacity, DE* 1.76	Slightly clean hue, 3% strong	77	91	3267	2633	1.2	No evidence of flocculation (standard – Color stable)