company tower banner
R.S. Pigments Company Logo

Ultramarine RS 02

1 of 19 products in this brand
Ultramarine RS 02 is a medium tinting strength Ultramarine blue with a very green undertone. It is heat fast, lightfast, easy to disperse and approved worldwide for use in sensitive applications such as food contact plastics and cosmetics.Ultramarine RS 02 is widely used alone to obtain a bright, transparent shade of blue, or in combination with other pigments such as titanium dioxide, with which it gives an attractive pastel shade.Ultramarine RS 02 is intended as a general purpose pigment with applications in paint, ink, soap, cosmetics and many other industries. Ultramarine RS 02 can be used in plastics.

Color: Blue

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Chemical Family: Silicates, Ultramarines

Particle Size: 1.3 - 1.3 microns

Technical Data Sheet
  • TypeDocument Name
View All Documents

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CI Number
Chemical Family
Pigment Type
CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
57455-37-5
EC No.
611-533-9
Identity
Chemical Name Chemical Sodium Alumino Sulphosilicate
C.A.S. No 57455-37-5; C.I. Pigment Blue 29 (9CI)
C.A.S. No 101357-30-6; Silicic acid aluminum sodium salt, sulphurised
EINECS No. (Europe) 3099283
AIECS (Australia) The C.A.S. Number is used
MITI No. (Japan) 1-22
SEPA (China) FC020409 017
Color Index No. Pigment Blue 29: 77007

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Properties

Color
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colour (14 reduction high impact polystyrene) (DE)max. 1.0
Colour (14 reduction high impact polystyrene)95 - 105
Matter volatile at 105°C1.75%
Water soluble matter0.8%
Sieve residue (45 μm)0.05%
Free sulphur0.03%
Specific gravity2.35
Tap density0.58g/cm³
Oil absorption37.5%
Mean particle size1.3μm
Cube for shipping1.82

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulations

Conforms to the following regulations or codes of practice:

Food Contact Plastics :

EC -C.E. Resolution AP (89)1 Approved under the French positive list (Circulaire 176 du 22.12.1959) U.S.A. -CFR 21, Part 178.3297

Cosmetics :

EC -Directive 76/768/EEC and amendments U.S.A. -CFR 21, Part 73.2725

Toys :

EC -European Standard EN71 : Part 3: 1994

U.S.A. -Federal Register 42 (170) 44193-44201 (1977)

Other Countries -To the best of our knowledge Ultramarine pigments are approved for food contact, cosmetics and toy use throughout the world –for more information see Holliday Pigments publication “Health and Safety”

Technical Details & Test Data

Fastness Properties
  • Heat: Greater than 350°C
  • Light (xenon lamp and daylight):Mass tone Excellent; 7 to 8 (BS1006 blue woolscale), Reduced shade Excellent; 7 to 8 (BS1006 blue woolscale)
  • Acids: Poor
  • Alkalis: Good

Safety & Health

Health and Safety
  • Ultramarine is one of the safest pigments available to industry.
  • Acute oral toxicity (LD 50 rats) -greater than 10g/kg
  • Skin irritation -non irritant, non sensitizing
  • Eye irritation -none
  • Ecology -non hazardous

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Global

Storage & Handling

Storage, Stability and Handling
  • Shelf life -indefinite if stored under recommended conditions
  • Transport and storage -do not store near acids
  • Incompatible substances -acids
  • Hazardous decomposition products -hydrogen sulfide released by acid contact
  • Protective and special measures -none: avoid excessive dust
  • Action after spillage -clean quickly; avoids flushing large quantities. Dispose according to local regulations