Ultramarine Blue Pigment
CAS Number: 57455-37-5
Synthetic Ultramarine Blue (CI Pigment Blue 29) is a complex sodium aluminosulfosilicate pigment produced by calcining a mixture of kaolin, sodium sulfate, soda ash, sulfur, and reducing agents at high temperature to yield the characteristic reddish-violet to blue chromophore. It offers outstanding lightfastness, heat stability, and non-toxicity, widely used in architectural paints, plastics, printing inks, and laundry products. Chemzip supplies ultramarine blue in standard and fine grades.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Bright blue powder |
| tinting strength (%) | 95–105 |
| oil absorption (g/100g) | 30–45 |
| Na2O·Al2O3·SiO2·S purity (%) | ≥95.0 |
Applications
- Architectural interior and exterior paint blue toning
- Plastics colorant and whitener for polyolefin and PVC
- Printing ink for letterpress and gravure
- Laundry bluing and detergent whitening
- Ceramic and glass coloring agent
Key Features
- Reddish-violet blue tone creates unique depth when blended with white TiO2
- Outstanding heat stability above 400°C for ceramic and glaze applications
- Non-toxic and heavy-metal-free suitable for toy, food packaging, and cosmetic uses
- Acid-sensitive — provides natural protection against accidental overalkalization
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57455-37-5
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