Shepherd color company

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Arctic® Blue 385

Supplied byShepherd Color- Last Updated on Feb 15, 2026

Arctic® Blue 385 by Shepherd Color is an inorganic pigment. It is a rich blue powder produced by high temperature calcination. It is chemically inert, heat resistant and stable to ultraviolet light.
  • It is non-bleeding, non-migratory and non-warping in polyolefin.
  • It is generally used in applications requiring heat-, light- and weather resistance.
  • It exhibits good UV- & visible opacity as well as exceptional durability & hiding power.
  • It is suitable for most resin systems and polymers.
  • Arctic® Blue 385 is recommended for engineering polymer, transportation and ACE plastic applications.
  • It is FDA-compliant for coloring articles used in the production, packaging, and transportation of food.
  • It complies with AP(89)1, AS2070-1999, BfR, CONEG, Packaging - 94/62/EC, FPL Blue 28, GB9685, EN71.3, JHOSPA, RoHS, ELV, WEEE and TCLP requirements.
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