GPS Product Safety Summary
Document Number: GPSSR-6
Pigment Blue 15
GENERAL STATEMENT
GPS summary is intended to provide a general overview of the chemical substances in context of ICCA Global
Product Strategy. The information in the summary is general information about the chemical properties &
hazards involved to human & environment. Additional information is available through the relevant Safety Data
Sheet, which should be consulted before use of the chemical.
Pigment Blue 15 is mainly used as Colorant/organic pigment in Industrial Performance Chemicals, Paints,
lacquers and varnishes industry, Polymers industry, Printing Inks Industry.
CHEMICAL IDENTITY
Name
Chemical Name (IUPAC)
Colour Index Name
EC Number
CAS Number
Molecular Formula
Molecular Weight
Structure
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Pigment Blue 15
(29H,31H-phthalocyaninato(2-)-N29,N30,N31,N32)copper
C.I. Pigment Blue 15
205-685-1
147-14-8
C32H16CuN8
576.08
N
N
N
N
Cu
N
N
N
N
USES AND APPLICATIONS
Colouring agent for paints, plastics and inks, used in industrial applications and consumer products.
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Property
Form
Physical state
Colour
Odour
Density
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Value
Solid
Powder
Blue
Odourless
1.62 g/cm3
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Melting point
Flammability
Explosive properties
Self-ignition temperature
Granulometry
Water solubility
480 °C
Non flammable
Not explosive
356°C
50-100% <100 micron
22-50% < 10 micron
22% < 4 micron
4 -9 µg/l
HEALTH EFFECTS
Human Health Safety Assessment
No human health hazard was identified.
Worker : According to the present knowledge provided the substance is handled properly there is no identified
risk to humans. The usual precautions, industrial hygiene and occupational safety measures for handling
chemicals have to be observed. In case of unintended exposure during maintenance, sampling, testing, or other
procedures workers should follow the recommended safety and first-aid measures in the Safety Data Sheet.
Effect Assessment
Acute Toxicity
Oral / inhalation / dermal
Irritant effect on skin &
eyes
Sensitisation
Toxicity after repeated
exposure
Genotoxicity /
Mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity
Toxicity for reproduction
Results
Not toxic after oral exposure
No acute dermal and inhalation toxicity to be expected
Not irritating to skin & eyes
Not sensitising
Not toxic
Not mutagenic in genetic toxicity in-vitro and in-vivo
No carcinogenicity to be expected
No toxicity for reproduction to be expected
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Environment Safety Assessment
No environmental classification is proposed since no (adverse) effects have been observed in the ecotoxicological
testing (see below). Furthermore the substance is evaluated to be not PBT (persistent, bioaccumulative, toxic) or
vPvB (very persistent, very bioaccumulative).
Effect Assessment
Acute fish toxicity
Acute daphnia toxicity
Algae toxicity
Bacteria toxicity
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Results
Not toxic to fish
Not toxic to daphnia
Not toxic to algae (analogy)
Not toxic to bacteria
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Fate and Behaviour
Biodegradation
Bioaccumulation
potential
PBT / vPvB conclusion
Results
Not readily biodegradable
Low bioaccumulation potential
Not PBT or vPvB substances
EXPOSURE
Human Health: Exposure to Pigment Blue 15 of personnel in manufacturing facilities is also considered low
because the process, storage and handling operations are under industrial hygiene considerations and
occupational satefy measures. Workers who might accidentally come in contact with the substance should
follow the safety and first-aid measures recommended in the Safety Data Sheet.
Environment: As Pigment Blue 15 is neither to be classified as dangerous according to CLP Regulation (EC) No
1272/2008 or Directive 67/548/EEC nor is assessed to be PBT or vPvB substances, no exposure assessment and
risk characterisation has to be performed.
RISK MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
The substance Pigment Blue 15, a copper phthalocyanine pigment, is not a dangerous substance according to
regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Always apply technical measures and use personal protective equipment as recommended in the Safety Data
Sheet to minimize exposure. Observe the usual industrial hygiene measures. Remove soiled or soaked clothing
immediately.
STATE AGENCY REVIEW
This substance has been registered under REACH
REGULATORY INFORMATION / CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING
Labeling according CLP regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, as amended):
No labelling required
Signal Word:
No signal word
CONCLUSION
The assessment has revealed that this substance is considered to be safe for the above described uses and
applications as colouring agent .
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CONTACT INFORMATION WITHIN COMPANY
Clariant Produkte (Deutschland) GmbH
65926 Frankfurt am Main
Telephone no. : +49 69 305 18000
GLOSSARY
Acute toxicity: harmful effects after a single exposure
Biodegradable: breakdown of materials by a physiological environment
Bioaccumulation : accumulation of substances in the environment
Carcinogenicity: effects causing cancer
Chronic toxicity: harmful effects after repeated exposures
Clastogen: a substance that causes breaks in chromosomes
Embryotoxicity: harmful effects on foetal health
GHS: Global Harmonized System
Hazard: situation bearing a threat to health and environment
Mutagenicity: effects that change genes
Reprotoxicity: combining teratogenicity, embryotoxicity and harmful effects on fertility
Sensitising: allergenic
Teratogenic: effects on foetal morphology
DATE OF ISSUE
January 2012
REVISION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this paper is intended as advice only and whilst the information is provided in
utmost good faith and has been based on the best information currently available, is to be relied upon at the
user’s own risk.
No representations or warranties are made with regards to its completeness or accuracy and no liability will be
accepted by Clariant for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance on the
information.
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