Metal Phthalocyanines

A phthalocyanine containing metal ions is called a metal phthalocyanine (M-PC). Metal Phthalocyanines are widely used as blue and green colorants for decades. Color fastness, color uniformity, color intensity, color stability coupled with easy access are the primary reasons for their application as colorants.

Key Highlights

  • Anar has more than 30 Years Manufacturing Experience of Metal Phthalocyanines
  • First in India to develop Speciality Metal Phthalocyanines
  • First in India to develop derivatives of Metal Phthalocyanines for Niche applications
  • Other Niche applications beside usage as Colorants

Anar Chemicals is specialized manufacturer of following Metal Phthalocyanines

Trade Name Chemical Name Application
FePc Iron Phthalocyanine Rubber Chemicals
NiPc Nickel Phthalocyanine Reactive Dyes
ZnPc Zinc Phthalocyanine Oxidation Catalyst, Ink

Applications of Metal Phthalocyanines

Iron phthalocyanines (FePc) as Rubber Peptizing Agent

Iron phthalocyanines (FePc) are used to “break down” or peptize natural rubber and synthetic butadiene-styrene rubbers before they are compounded. with the various ingredients used in their vulcanization.

Iron phthalocyanine (FePc)

Appearance: Dark Blue Powder
CAS No.: 132-16-1
Application: Rubber

Nickel phthalocyanine (NiPc)

Appearance: Blue Amorphous Powder
CAS No.: 14055 – 02 – 8
Application: Oxidation Catalyst, Reactive Dyes

Zinc phthalocyanine (ZnPc)

Appearance: Blue Powder
CAS No.: 14320 – 04 – 8
Application: Oxidation Catalyst, Ink, Intermediate for Color Filters