Ultramarine Blue Pigment Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Ultramarine
- Ultramarine Blue Pigment
- Pigment Blue 29
- PB29
Ultramarine blue supplier for masterbatch, coating, ink and detergent formulators in Malaysia. Identified as Pigment Blue 29 and C.I. 77007 (CAS 57455-37-5), it is a synthetic sodium aluminosilicate pigment supplied as a bright blue powder rather than a solution.
Selection turns on undertone first: reddish shades read warm and are the usual choice for cancelling yellowness in detergent powders and soap, while greenish shades sit cooler for a colour match. Particle size, colour strength and surface treatment then follow the medium the pigment is dispersed into.
It is a pigment, not a dye, and not a food colour. Phthalocyanine blue is the organic Pigment Blue 15 and a separate product, while ultramarine violet and ultramarine pink are separate colours in the same family. Acid exposure removes the colour, so an acidic formulation is a point to raise before a grade is chosen.
Send the shade, Colour Index reference, medium, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing and documentation are settled at quotation, and supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 57455-37-5
- Grade
- reddish shade, greenish shade, surface treated
- Appearance
- bright blue free-flowing powder, shade varying with the grade
Ultramarine Blue grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish-shade ultramarine blue | bright blue powder with a violet undertone | — | Colour matching where the target blue needs to read warm, and correction of yellowness in white detergent powders, soap and cleaners. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Greenish-shade ultramarine blue | bright blue powder with a green undertone | — | Shade work that must sit on the cooler side of blue, including coating and ink matches where a violet cast would pull the standard off tone. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Fine-particle ultramarine blue | finely milled blue powder | — | Printing inks, tinting systems and thin films where dispersion and clean colour development matter more than bulk handling. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Surface-treated ultramarine blue | treated blue powder | — | Systems where a treated surface is specified to improve dispersion or to reduce the pigment's sensitivity to acidic media; confirm the treatment. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy ultramarine blue from ChemTrade
Request a quote for ultramarine blue
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Colour Index name | Pigment Blue 29 | — |
| Colour Index constitution number | C.I. 77007 | — |
| CAS number | 57455-37-5 | — |
| Chemical class | synthetic sodium aluminosilicate carrying polysulphide chromophores; no single molecular formula is quoted for the pigment | — |
| Appearance | bright blue free-flowing powder, shade varying with the grade | — |
| Shade range | reddish and greenish shades of blue, selected by undertone | — |
| Acid sensitivity | loses colour in acidic media, so acid exposure in the formulation should be reviewed and any treated grade confirmed | — |
| Common grade checks | shade against a standard, colour strength, particle size, oil absorption, moisture and water-soluble matter as the specification requires | — |
Ultramarine Blue applications
Safety and handling
Keep the powder sealed and dry, away from acids, since acidic contact destroys the colour and releases odour. Control dust when weighing and transferring, and use gloves and eye protection. Keep grades separated so shades are not cross-contaminated in the store.
Common questions about ultramarine blue
Is ultramarine blue a pigment or a dye?
It is a pigment. It stays as insoluble particles dispersed through the medium instead of dissolving into it, which is why it is used to colour plastics, inks, coatings and detergent powders rather than to dye a substrate. Dyes behave differently and are ordered as separate products by name.
Is ultramarine blue the same as Pigment Blue 29?
Yes. Pigment Blue 29 is the Colour Index name for ultramarine blue, and C.I. 77007 is its constitution number, so a specification written to either reference points at the same pigment. Formulators normally quote the Colour Index name, buyers normally quote ultramarine blue.
What is the difference between ultramarine blue and phthalocyanine blue?
They are different products. Ultramarine blue is an inorganic sodium aluminosilicate pigment, while phthalocyanine blue is an organic copper pigment with the separate Colour Index identity Pigment Blue 15, so tinting strength, shade and cost differ. Order whichever the formulation specifies by name.
Should I take the reddish or the greenish shade?
It follows the standard you are matching. Reddish shades carry a violet undertone and are the usual choice for whitening a yellow-cast base, while greenish shades sit cooler and suit matches that a violet cast would spoil. Send the shade standard or target reference with the enquiry.
How does ultramarine blue behave in acidic formulations?
Acid attacks the pigment and the colour is lost, so an acidic medium is a genuine selection point rather than a detail. Treated grades are offered to reduce that sensitivity, but the pH and the exposure the formulation involves should be stated so the grade and the treatment can be confirmed.
Are ultramarine violet and ultramarine pink covered as blue grades?
No. They are separate colours in the same pigment family with their own Colour Index identities, so they are requested by name rather than as a shade of the blue. This page covers the blue shades, from reddish through greenish undertone.
Do you cover cosmetic-grade ultramarines?
Cosmetic ultramarines are controlled separately from industrial pigment grades and carry their own documentation, so nothing on this page should be read as a cosmetic grade. State the grade and documentation your application needs with the enquiry, and supply is subject to applicable requirements.
What details are needed for an ultramarine blue price enquiry?
Send the shade, colour strength or Colour Index reference, particle-size or treatment requirement, the medium, the shipment quantity and expected annual volume, and the delivery location. Note any packing preference and the documentation you need so the quotation covers the whole requirement.