How do you choose which green pigment to use? That’s probably one of the most common questions we get at Pigment2Print! And it’s a difficult one to answer, because there are so many different green pigments out there and each one has different qualities and uses. One of the most confusing ones comes up quite frequently, and that’s Pigment Green 7 or C.I (77288). Is this the same as Pigment Green 758? Is it used in the same way?
Key Points
When we say green ink, we’re typically referring to an ink that has a base of pigment yellow 180 (PY180) or pigment blue 15:4 (PB15:4). This combination allows Pigment Green 7 Manufacturer to mix their own inks according to specific needs. Pigment green 7 (PG7) falls into that category. It’s essentially a mixture of PY180 and PB15:4 in roughly equal amounts. By weight, it comes out to about 70% PY180 and 30% PB15:4; by volume, it’s about 40/60 for each. Whatever you do, don’t mix your PG7 with other colors—the result will be muddy and largely useless as an ink ingredient.
Ink pigment(green)
The purpose of a pigment ink is to create an image with colors and shades. The colors are produced by adding a pigment in suspension into an ink that can then be printed onto paper or other surfaces. By controlling various parameters during ink production such as water, dye, dispersant content, etc., an ink can be optimized for a specific application. For example: consistency, how well it wets different papers and its drying time (or wet dry) to ensure optimum quality for your brand.
Plastic additive
PIGMENT GREEN 7 is also used as a colorant in a wide variety of plastics, including Nylon 6.6, Polycarbonate and Acrylics. PIGMENT GREEN 7 can be an effective substitute for carbon black because it produces a slightly higher heat stability compared to carbon black. This makes it ideal for use in automotive and electronics applications that need high heat stability without adding significant cost. In addition, PIGMENT GREEN 7 has found use in paints and coatings due to its good thermal stability and chemical resistance properties. It can be mixed with other pigments like PIGMENT RED 180 or PIGMENT RED 185 depending on your needs (ex: paint additive).
Fiber additive
There are a couple ways pigments can be used in manufacturing. The most common application of pigment green 7, also known as Coating grade pigment green 7, is as a colorant. Though it’s called a pigment, it may come to you in liquid form. As its name suggests, pigment green 7—which has a yellow tint—is used primarily for coating purposes and found in plastics and coatings such as paint. It can also be used in inkjet printing cartridges to produce high-quality color documents with photo-realistic colors. This makes it an ideal additive for all kinds of commercial applications that involve non-permanent onscreen displays such as projectors or televisions.
Coating additive
The following are typical applications for PG7 The most common use of PG7 is as an additive in PVC (polyvinyl chloride) plastic. PVC has many uses including piping, packaging materials, floor tiles and toys; however it’s most commonly found as window frames or siding on houses. When mixed with other pigments such as titanium dioxide or iron oxide it can be used to make paints or colored glass that has great durability against weathering and fading while maintaining its original color over time. This makes it ideal for outdoor signage where high traffic areas may cause other colors to fade quickly but green will remain visible through all conditions.
