Technical Information
PS09
Nickel - Free Green 50
Pigment Green 50 Pigments have traditionally
contained nickel as a color modifier. Due to health
concerns about nickel and especially nickel
titanium trioxide, Ferro has developed Pigment
Green 50 products which are free of nickel. These
products fall within the traditional description of
Pigment Green 50: Cobalt Titanate Green Spinel
(EC 269-047-4, CAS 68186-85-6, C.I. 77377). As
the constituent materials do not contain
intentionally added nickel compounds, these
products are not classified as hazardous under EU
REACH and CLP. The product codes for these new
nickel free greens are:
PS 21-5801 Ni free Pigment green
PS 21-5901 Ni free Pigment green
The new pigments also exhibit higher reflection at
wavelengths greater than 700 nm (IR region) than
nickel containing pigments and can therefore also
be recommended for heat management
applications.
We encourage our customers to test these
pigments in new or existing formulations. Our
technical laboratory team are available to help
facilitate the easy replacement of any nickel-
containing green pigment products with new nickel
free formulations.
Performance Colors and Glass
The new pigments have excellent chemical
resistance, outdoor durability, light fastness, heat
stability and are non-bleeding, non-migratory and
UV stable.
They are all-purpose pigments, suggested
applications include R-PVC, polyolefins and
engineering resins. These pigments cause no
warpage even in large injection-moulded or
extruded parts.
Their outstanding fastness rating makes these
pigments ideally suited for plastics resistant to both
weathering and heat, notably for shading as well as
for mass tone. It makes it particularly suitable for
Paints and Coatings including General Industrial,
Coil and Extrusion coatings. Another suggested
field of application is for architectural finishes, both
water- and solvent-based.
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PS 21-5801 Ni Free Pigment Green

Product Description
Appearance Green powder
Color Index Pigment Green 50 (free of nickel)
Chemical Type Spinel, cobalt titanium green
CAS 68186-85-6
EINECS 269-047-4

Optical Properties Masstone Paint 15%

100
Reflectance (%)

90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20 Tint 1:3 Paint 15%
10
0
250

500

750

2.000
1.000

1.250

1.500

1.750

2.250

2.500

Wavelength (nm)

Physical Properties Test Method

Specific Gravity [g/cm] 3,9 DIN-ISO 787 part 10
Bulk Volume [kg/l] 0,75 DIN-ISO 787 part 11
Oil Absorption [g/100g] 33 DIN-ISO 787 part 5
Median size (m) 1,5 Cilas HR 850-B
pH 8-9 DIN-ISO 787 part 9
Sieve residue [45m, % max.] 0,1 DIN 53195
Moisture [% max.] 0,5 DIN-ISO 787 part 2
Solar Reflectance [TSR %] 32 PVDF 30% pigment

Fastness Properties Test Method

Fastness to Weather >4 DIN 54001
Fastness to Light >7 DIN 54003
Heat resistance [C] >500 -
Migration 5 DIN 53775-3

Standard Packaging
25 kg Paper Bags
Other types of packaging are available on request
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PS 21-5901 Ni Free Pigment Green

Product Description
Appearance Green powder
Color Index Pigment Green 50 (free of nickel)
Chemical Type Spinel, cobalt titanium green
CAS 68186-85-6
EINECS 269-047-4

Optical Properties Masstone Paint 15%

100
Reflectance (%)

80
60
40
20
Tint 1:3 Paint 15%
0
1.000

1.250

1.500

1.750

2.000

2.250

2.500
250

500

750

Wavelength (nm)

Physical Properties Test Method

Specific Gravity [g/cm] 3,9 DIN-ISO 787 part 10
Bulk Volume [kg/l] 0,74 DIN-ISO 787 part 11
Oil Absorption [g/100g] 32 DIN-ISO 787 part 5
Median size (m) 1,5 Cilas HR 850-B
pH 8-9 DIN-ISO 787 part 9
Sieve residue [45m, % max.] 0,1 DIN 53195
Moisture [% max.] 0,5 DIN-ISO 787 part 2
Solar Reflectance [TSR %] 32 PVDF 30% pigment

Fastness Properties Test Method

Fastness to Weather >4 DIN 54001
Fastness to Light >7 DIN 54003
Heat resistance [C] >500 -
Migration 5 DIN 53775-3

Standard Packaging
25 kg Paper Bags
Other types of packaging are available on request
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Guide formulation to match nickel containing green

pigments
The following guide formulations show examples of the use of the new nickel free pigments in coating
applications to match the nickel containing pigments. Compounding ingredients, their concentrations and the
overall results have, however, not been optimized for production purposes. Different or additional raw
materials may be required for manufacturing suitable finished articles. The guide formulations are based on
European formulations with raw materials commonly used in Europe. For further information on these
products, the raw material supplier should be contacted directly.

Match of nickel containing PS 21-4045

90% PS 21-5901 Ferro GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany 900 gr
8% Durovan 5001 Habich GmbH, Leiben, Austria 80 gr
2% PS 21-4905 Ferro GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany 20 gr
100% total weight 1000 gr
Color values against PS21-4045 (masstone, PVC): dL*a*b*: 0.6; 0.9; -0,2; dE*:1.1

Match of nickel containing PS 21-4030

80% PS 21-5801 Ferro GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany 800 gr
13% Durovan 5001 Habich GmbH, Leiben, Austria 130 gr
6% PS 21-4905 Ferro GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany 60 gr
1% PS 24-3095 Ferro GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany 10 gr
100% total weight 1000 gr
Color values against PS 21-4030 (masstone, PVC): dL*a*b*: 1.0; -0.5; -0,6 dE*: 1,2

Comparison of reflectance and TSR of Ni free PG 50

and Ni containing 21-4045
100
Reflectance (%)

90 PS 21-5901 TSR: 32 %
80
PS 21-5801 TSR: 32 %
70
60 PS 21-4045 TSR: 24 %
50
40
30
20
10
0
250

500

750

1.000

1.250

1.500

1.750

2.000

2.250

2.500

Wavelength (nm)
The information and statements contained herein are provided free of charge. They are believed to be accurate at time of publication,
but Ferro makes no warranty with respect thereto, including but not limited to any results to be obtained or the infringement of any
proprietary rights. Use or application of such information or statements is at users sole discretion, without any liability on Ferros part.
Nothing herein shall be construed as a license of or recommendation for use that infringes upon any proprietary rights. All sales are
subject to Ferros General Conditions of Sale and Delivery.

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