Blue Masterbatch
Color References
- Pantone (matching only): Pantone 286 C, 300 C, 072 C, Reflex Blue.
- RAL equivalents (approximate): RAL 5002, 5005, 5015, 5017.
- On-screen approximations (HEX): #003DA5, #0057B7, #005EB8.
Pigment Families Used in Blue Masterbatch
Phthalocyanine (PB15:1, PB15:3, PB15:4), Ultramarine (PB29), Cobalt Blue (PB28), Indanthrone (PB60).
Application note: Ultramarine loses color in acidic environments; phthalo blues are the workhorse.
Typical Applications
Detergent bottles, industrial packaging, PP fibers, PE pipe stripes, automotive.
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