Phthalocyanine is actually a chemical compound commonly used for dyes and pigments. Phthalocyanine Blue or Phthalo Blue is a bright, crystalline, synthetic blue pigment from the group of phthalocyanine dyes. Daniel Smith offers two versions of Phthalo Blue, one's a green shade and the other a red shade. Phthalocyanine Blue BN, also called by many names (EINECS 205-685-1), is a bright, crystalline, synthetic blue pigment from the group of phthalocyanine dyes. Its brilliant blue is frequently used in paints and dyes. It is highly valued for its superior properties such as light fastness, tinting strength, covering power and resistance to the effects of alkalis and acids. It has the appearance of a blue powder, insoluble in water and most solvents. Phthalocyanine green G, which has many commercial names, is a synthetic green pigment from the group of phthalocyanine dyes, a complex of copper(II) with chlorinated phthalocyanine. It is a soft green powder, which is insoluble in water.[1] It is a bright, high intensity colour used in oil and acrylic based artist's paints, and in other applications.
Asia Pacific region, owing to its vast consumer base and increasing industrial application, is expected to represent a significant market share in the global Phthalocyanine pigments market. China and India are anticipated to remain key consumers as well as supplier of Phthalocyanine pigments over the coming years. Average growth is expected from the relatively mature markets of North America and Western Europe, however, Middle East and Africa and Latin America are expected to provide good signs of growth over the Forecast Period.