Indanthrone blues properties

This cobalt phthalocyanine blue pigment is a recent product on the market. Its col-oristic properties are comparable with those of Indanthrone Blue, P.B.60. It affords rather dull reddish blue shades which are noticeably redder and duller than a-copper phthalocyanine blue. 

Phthalocyanine blues have excellent fastness and resisttuice properties. They are used in combination with titanium dioxide to produce durable strong or light blues. They are also used in blue metallic paints. Indanthrone blue, which has a red undertone is also used in automotive finishing. 

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