Description
Pigment Blue 29, also known as Ultramarine Blue PB29, is one of the widely used paints. It is one of the darkest pigments, being on the darker side, and can be used to make deeper colours (even grey) with burnt umber, burnt amber or semi-transparent brown (Schmincke Pbr41), the latter being similar to the brighter burnt umber. It is also commonly used in paints, rubber, plastics, inks, tarpaulins, lacquers and construction as a blue pigment.
Chemical Properties
solid
Uses
Pigment Blue 29 can be used in colorant for machinery and toy enamels, white baking enamels, printing inks, rubber products, soaps and laundry blues, cosmetics, textile printing.
Uses
Pigment Blue 29 is a color additive and can be used primarily in eye shadows, mascaras, and face powders.
Properties and Applications
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TEST ITEMS
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SPECIFICATION
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APPEARANCE
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BLUE POWDER
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SHADE
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REDDISH
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HEAT RESISTANCE
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350°C min
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LIGHT FASTNESS
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7-8
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ACID RESISTANCE
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5
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ALKALI RESISTANCE
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5
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FASTNESS TO BLEEDING
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5
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OIL ABSORPTION
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15-20%
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FREE SULPHUR
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0.15% max
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DENSITY
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5.00 g/cm3
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RESIDUE ON 80 MESH
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5.0% max
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WATER SOLUBLE
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1.0% max
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VOLATITE 105 °C
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1.0% max
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TINTING STRENGTH
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80-90 %
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