High chroma green shade with excellent lightfastness for durable color performance.
Optimized dispersibility in aqueous and solvent-based printing ink systems.
Low heavy metal content, compliant with global regulatory requirements including EU REACH and US CPSIA.
Good heat stability up to 180 °C, suitable for high-speed rotary and flexographic printing processes.
Consistent batch-to-batch color reproducibility supported by Clariant’s stringent quality control.
Water-based gravure and flexographic inks for food packaging films.
Solvent-based newsprint and publication inks.
UV-curable offset and screen inks for premium label applications.
Plastic masterbatches for HDPE/LDPE containers requiring non-migrating colorants.
Industrial coatings requiring weather-resistant green pigmentation.
| Chemical Type | Chlorinated copper phthalocyanine pigment |
| Product Form | Fine powder |
| Appearance | Greenish-blue crystalline powder |
| Primary Applications | Printing inks (water-based, solvent-based, UV), plastic coloration |
| Key Features | High tinting strength, excellent dispersion stability, low volatility |
| Benefits | Reduced ink formulation viscosity, improved print gloss and clarity, enhanced substrate adhesion |
| Regulatory Compliance | EU REACH registered; compliant with ISO 8130-12 for pigment dispersion quality |
| Storage Conditions | Store in dry, cool, well-ventilated area; avoid direct sunlight and moisture |
Q1: What is the primary application field for Hostaprint Green GG 34 VP5307?
A: Hostaprint Green GG 34 VP5307 is specifically developed for use in high-performance gravure and flexographic inks for packaging applications, particularly where excellent gloss, transparency, and lightfastness are required on films and coated papers.
Q2: Is this pigment suitable for food-contact packaging inks?
A: Yes — Hostaprint Green GG 34 VP5307 is manufactured under Clariant’s stringent quality and regulatory compliance program for packaging inks. It is intended for use in formulations compliant with global food-contact regulations when incorporated at appropriate dosage levels and processed under validated conditions.
Q3: How does this pigment perform in terms of heat stability during ink drying or lamination?
A: Hostaprint Green GG 34 VP5307 exhibits good thermal stability up to typical ink drying and converting temperatures encountered in web-fed printing and post-printing processes, including standard laminating conditions. Performance remains consistent without significant hue shift or degradation under normal processing parameters.
Q4: What dispersion characteristics can be expected in common ink vehicles?
A: This pigment demonstrates excellent dispersibility in both aromatic and aliphatic solvent-based gravure and flexo ink systems. It achieves high color strength and low viscosity build-up with standard dispersing aids and high-speed bead milling, supporting efficient production of stable, high-gloss inks.
Q5: What is the recommended dosage range for optimal performance?
A: Dosage depends on substrate, desired opacity or transparency, and specific ink formulation requirements. Typically used at low concentrations, the effective loading generally ranges from 0.1% to 2% by weight in finished ink, with most applications falling within the lower half of this range to maintain rheology and gloss.
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