Phtalocyanine Green

Phthalocyanine green

Phthalocyanine green (Heliogen green, Monstral green) is an organic, synthetically produced, copper-containing color pigment with a deep green hue. The dye was developed around the 1930s and belongs to the group of dyes that also contain eg Phthalocyanine blue. The phthalocyanine dyes are distinguished by high color strength and opacity. The pigment is a very "vibrant" and light pigment, which can therefore be a little difficult to handle.

Phthalocyanine green is light, - water, - oil, - and calcareous.

Lightfastness

8 (on a scale where 1 is poor and 8 is best.)

Color power

Very good.

Coverage

Very good.

Miscibility with other colors

Can be mixed with all colors.

Binders

Can be used with all binders. In aqueous mixtures, it is recommended to make a color paste with 1 part isopropyl alcohol to 1 part water in order to better stir the pigment in the paint.

Areas of application

Can be used both indoors and outdoors.

Safety

The pigment is termed as non-toxic, but as the pigment is very fine-grained and caraway-strong, it is recommended to use a dust mask and gloves.