Pigment blue 29
What is Pigment blue 29?
Pigment Blue 29 (CAS 57455-37-5), commercially known as Ultramarine Blue, is a synthetic inorganic pigment derived from calcined aluminosilicate minerals.
Where is Pigment blue 29 used?
- Architectural and industrial coatings: durable blue tones in exterior paints, primers, and powder coatings where UV stability is critical
- Plastics: blue coloration of polyolefins, PVC, and engineering polymers through high-temperature compounding
- Printing inks and packaging: clean mass tone and tinting strength for offset, flexographic, and gravure formulations
- Construction materials: stable coloration of fiber cement, concrete, and caulks without affecting cure chemistry or substrate adhesion
- It delivers a bright, clean blue hue with strong heat stability and alkali resistance.
Commercial specifications
- Specifications vary by particle size distribution and tinting strength
- Grades available for coatings, plastics, and cosmetic applications
Other Names (Synonyms)
Ultramarine Blue|I39WR998BI|C. I. 77007|RefChem:917800|Azure blue|C.I. Pigment Blue 29|Ultramarine (pigment)|Ultrablue