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BASF Heliogen L7085 Organic Pigment

BASF Heliogen L7085 is a high-performance organic pigment offering exceptional lightfastness thermal stability and color strength. Part of BASF’s premium Heliogen Blue series it delivers intense greenish-blue hues ideal for automotive coatings engineering plastics and high-end inks. Its excellent dispersibility and weather resistance ensure consistent performance across demanding applications while meeting stringent regulatory and sustainability standards.
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Features Of BASF Heliogen L7085 Organic Pigment

  1. High chroma and excellent lightfastness in demanding outdoor applications.

  2. Outstanding thermal stability suitable for high-temperature processing up to 250 °C.

  3. Good dispersibility in both solvent-based and water-based systems.

  4. Low volatility and negligible migration in polymer matrices.

  5. Compliant with major global regulatory frameworks including REACH and RoHS.

Typical Applications Of BASF Heliogen L7085 Organic Pigment

  1. Automotive coatings requiring long-term color retention and weather resistance.

  2. Engineering plastics, especially polyolefins and polyesters for exterior components.

  3. Industrial coil coatings exposed to UV radiation and environmental stress.

  4. High-performance inks for flexible packaging with stringent food-contact compliance needs.

  5. Architectural paints where color consistency and durability are critical.

Specifications Of BASF Heliogen L7085 Organic Pigment

Chemical TypePhthalocyanine derivative (Copper phthalocyanine)
Product FormFree-flowing powder
AppearanceIntense greenish-blue crystalline powder
Primary ApplicationsCoatings, plastics, inks
Key FeaturesHigh tinctorial strength, excellent chemical resistance
BenefitsReduced dosage requirement, consistent batch-to-batch performance
Regulatory StatusEU REACH registered; compliant with FDA 21 CFR §178.3290 for indirect food contact


BASF Heliogen L7085 Organic Pigment – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary chemical class and typical hue characteristic of Heliogen L7085?

A: Heliogen L7085 is a high-performance perylene-based organic pigment, delivering a clean, bluish-red shade with excellent chroma and strong tinting strength. Its molecular structure provides inherent resistance to aggregation, supporting consistent dispersion in demanding applications.


Q2: In which polymer systems is Heliogen L7085 most commonly processed, and what thermal stability should be expected?

A: This pigment is widely used in engineering thermoplastics such as polyamide (PA), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), and polyphenylene sulfide (PPS). It demonstrates good thermal stability during standard melt processing, typically maintaining color integrity up to approximately 300 °C for short residence times—making it suitable for injection molding and extrusion of high-heat polymers.


Q3: How does Heliogen L7085 perform in terms of lightfastness and weather resistance compared to conventional red pigments?

A: As a perylene derivative, Heliogen L7085 offers significantly enhanced lightfastness and outdoor durability relative to many azo-based reds. It delivers excellent resistance to UV degradation and maintains color stability under prolonged exposure—particularly valuable in automotive exterior components and high-end industrial coatings.


Q4: Is Heliogen L7085 suitable for food-contact or pharmaceutical applications?

A: Heliogen L7085 is not approved for direct food-contact or pharmaceutical use. It is intended for industrial, automotive, and high-performance coating applications where regulatory compliance focuses on migration control, thermal stability, and long-term performance—not food-grade certification.



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