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Prussian blue

CAS Number
14038-43-8
EC Number
237-875-5
Chemical Formula
C6FeN6.4/3Fe
Molecular Weight
859.2 g/mol

Description

Prussian blue (CAS 14038-43-8 ), also sold as Pigment Blue 27 and Parisian blue, is a deep-blue synthetic iron complex used as a high-performance inorganic pigment across industrial and specialty applications. Its intense, stable hue and resistance to fading under light exposure make it a preferred colorant where durability and consistency are procurement priorities for chemical buyers and manufacturers. In textile dyeing and leather finishing, it delivers rich blue shades with strong substrate adhesion, particularly in batch and continuous dyeing processes used in large-scale textile production. Printing inks and packaging coatings rely on this pigment for its high tinting strength, allowing formulators to achieve deep color saturation at lower pigment loadings for cost-effective manufacturing. In paper manufacturing, it is used to produce blue-toned specialty papers and to correct color balance in white paper grades, ensuring high-quality visual standards for premium paper products. Personal care and cosmetic formulators incorporate it into products such as eyeshadows and mascaras where a stable, non-bleeding blue colorant is required for long-lasting wear and safety. Prussian blue insoluble is supplied as a dry powder, typically in fine particle grades suited to dispersion in aqueous and solvent-based systems for diverse industrial coating applications. Standard commercial grades include technical and cosmetic-grade specifications, with cosmetic-grade material meeting purity requirements for use in regulated personal care markets globally. Contact us for supply of Prussian blue Request Quote

Other Names (Synonyms)

Prussian blue insoluble | Pigment Blue 27 | Parisian blue | Iron(III) hexacyanoferrate(II) | Iron(III) ferrocyanide | Ferrocin | Ferric hexacyanoferrate(II) | Ferric hexacyanoferrate

Key Technical Features

  • High Purity Grade standard
  • Consistent Batch Quality
  • Full Regulatory & REACH Support
  • Global Logistics Network enabled

Physical Properties

Density1.80 g/cm³
Appearancedark blue crystalline powder
ColorDark blue
FormPowder
Water Solubilitypractically insoluble
Log P-0.250 (est)

Safety & Handling

Warning
GHS07· Irritant

Hazard Statements

H312Harmful in contact with skin
H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary Statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P317Get emergency medical help.
P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).
P501Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
P352IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P340IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P364Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code32041990
Storage Class11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany)1