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High chroma phthalocyanine-based blue pigment with excellent color strength and clarity.
Outstanding lightfastness and weather resistance suitable for demanding outdoor applications.
Good thermal stability up to 200 °C, enabling compatibility with high-temperature processing.
Low volatile organic compound (VOC) content, supporting sustainable formulation requirements.
Consistent batch-to-batch reproducibility ensured by Clariant’s stringent quality control protocols.
Agricultural film masterbatches for UV-stable mulch and greenhouse films.
Plastic packaging for food-contact and non-food agricultural products.
Coatings for farm equipment and outdoor storage containers.
Color concentrates used in irrigation pipes and drip tapes.
Pigmented polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) agricultural geomembranes.
| Chemical Type | Copper phthalocyanine (CuPc), beta-phase |
| Product Form | Fine powder |
| Appearance | Deep blue to greenish-blue free-flowing powder |
| Primary Applications | Agricultural plastics, masterbatches, films, and coatings |
| Key Features | High tinctorial strength, excellent dispersibility in polyolefins |
| Benefits | Enhanced UV protection, minimal migration, low extractables |
| Regulatory Compliance | EU Regulation (EC) No 10/2011 compliant for food-contact plastics (upon proper formulation) |
| Storage Conditions | Store in cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture |
Q1: What is the primary application field for Agrocer Blue 153?
A: Agrocer Blue 153 is specifically developed for coloration of agricultural plastic films—such as mulch films, greenhouse covers, and silage wraps—where light management, UV stability, and compatibility with polyolefin matrices are critical.
Q2: Is Agrocer Blue 153 suitable for direct food-contact applications?
A: Agrocer Blue 153 is not intended for direct food-contact use. It is formulated for agricultural film applications where the pigment remains separated from harvested crops or stored feed by functional barrier layers or operational handling protocols.
Q3: How does Agrocer Blue 153 perform under UV exposure in outdoor agricultural environments?
A: The pigment exhibits enhanced UV resistance due to its optimized crystal structure and surface treatment, supporting long-term color retention in exposed mulch and greenhouse films—particularly when compounded with appropriate UV stabilizers and antioxidants.
Q4: What polymer systems is Agrocer Blue 153 typically compatible with?
A: It demonstrates excellent dispersibility and thermal stability in polyethylene (LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE) and polypropylene matrices, especially in blown and cast film processes. Compatibility with biobased polymers (e.g., PLA blends) should be verified case by case.
Q5: What is the recommended dosage range for optimal coloration and performance?
A: Dosage depends on film thickness, desired shade intensity, and processing conditions, but it is typically used at low concentrations—generally ranging from 0.1% to 2% by weight in the final compound—to balance color strength, dispersion quality, and mechanical properties.
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