Phthalocyanine Pigments & VIBGYOR Pigment Dispersions · Mumbai, India · Since the 1980s
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Trusted Across Industries

Iris Phthalocyanine Pigments perform in the most demanding industrial environments, from architectural coatings to high-performance plastics, wherever colour consistency and durability matter.

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Paints & Coatings

Phthalocyanine pigments are the backbone of the global paints and coatings industry. Their outstanding lightfastness, weather resistance and compatibility with both solvent and water-based systems make them indispensable for architectural, industrial and automotive coatings.

Typical Use Cases

Architectural & decorative paintsIndustrial maintenance coatingsAutomotive OEM & refinishMarine & protective coatingsPowder coatingsUV-curable coatings
Recommended gradesPB 15:3PB 15:4PG 7PG 36
02

Plastics & Rubber

The exceptional heat stability and chemical resistance of Phthalocyanine pigments make them the preferred choice for colouring engineering plastics, polyolefins, PVC and rubber compounds processed at high temperatures.

Typical Use Cases

Polyolefins (PP, PE, HDPE)Engineering plastics (ABS, PC, PA)PVC compoundsRubber & elastomersThermosets & epoxySynthetic fibres
Recommended gradesPB 15:3PB 15:1PG 7
03

Printing Inks

From offset lithography to high-speed flexographic and gravure printing, Phthalocyanine pigments deliver the brilliant hue, high tinctorial strength and excellent rub resistance that demanding print applications require.

Typical Use Cases

Offset lithographic inksFlexographic inksGravure inksScreen printing inksDigital & UV inksPublication & packaging inks
Recommended gradesPB 15:3PB 15:4PB 15:6PG 7
04

Textiles

Phthalocyanine pigments provide brilliant, wash-fast blues and greens for textile printing and dyeing. Their excellent fastness properties meet the stringent requirements of fashion, home furnishing and technical textile markets.

Typical Use Cases

Textile printing pastesPigment dyeingCarpet & upholsteryTechnical textilesNon-woven fabricsLeather finishing
05

Construction

The outstanding alkali resistance and UV stability of Phthalocyanine pigments make them ideal for colouring concrete, cement and building materials that must hold their colour in harsh outdoor environments.

Typical Use Cases

Concrete & cement colouringRoof tiles & pavingFibre cement boardsCaulks & sealantsExterior renders & plastersConstruction chemicals
Recommended gradesPB 15:3PG 7
06

Masterbatch

Masterbatch producers worldwide rely on Iris Phthalocyanine pigments for their high colour strength, excellent dispersibility and consistent quality, which make colour concentrate production efficient and cost-effective.

Typical Use Cases

Polyolefin masterbatchEngineering plastic concentratesFibre masterbatchFilm & sheet masterbatchBlow moulding concentratesUniversal masterbatch
Grade Selection

Find the Right Grade for Your Application

Our technical team can help you select the best Phthalocyanine grade for your substrate, processing conditions and performance requirements.