GemTone™ Sapphire Blue MB (GC19XPF)

Gem-Tone GC19XPF Sapphire Blue is a transparent colorant (prill form) intended for use in clarified polypropylene. Clean, haze free, non-halogenated, non-warping color formulations can easily be achieved with the use of this colorant. No blooming or plateout problems will be exhibited with Gem-Tone colorants. GC19XPF Sapphire Blue is FDA approved for use in PP and has recommended use @ 1% LDR (NTE 9%).

Brand: DayGlo GemTone (4 products)

Color: Blue

Functions: Dye

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyethylenes (PE), Polypropylenes (PP)

Processing Methods: Blow Molding, Injection Molding

Technical Data Sheet Safety Data Sheet

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

CI Name: Pigment Blue 15
CI Number: 74160
Dye Type: Solvent Dyes
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Dye
Technologies: Pigments & Colorants,
Plastics
Product Families: Pigments & Colorants — Dyes
Solvent Dyes
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Pigments & Colorants

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Clean Label
Materials Features: Low Migration,
Low Warpage,
No Plateout,
Non Blooming,
Non-Halogenated,
Superior Clarity

Applications & Uses

Markets: Consumer Goods,
Food & Nutrition,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Consumer Goods — Housewares
Printing & Packaging — Other Printing & Packaging Applications
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging,
Industrial & Transport Packaging,
Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Food & Nutrition — Processing & Packaging
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyethylenes (PE),
Polypropylenes (PP)
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Bottles,
Containers
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Blow Molding,
Injection Molding

Properties

Color

Physical Form

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Bulk Density	31	lbs./cu. ft.	-
Crystalline Melt	124 (255)	°C (°F)	-
Dec. Temp. (Thermogravimetric analysis)	439 (822)	°C (°F)	-
Heat Stability	288 (550)	°C (°F)	-
Particle Size	75-85	pellets/gram	-
Processing Temperature	min. 177 (350)	°C (°F)	-
Specific Gravity	0.93	-	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 176.170
Chemical Inventories: TSCA (USA)

Technical Details & Test Data

Test Data: SPECTRAL DATA

Ȝmax = 612 nm

GC19XPF UV SPECTRA