Detailed Project Report on Copper Phthalocyanine Crude (CPC)

COPPER PHTHALOCYANINE CRUDE (CPC) 

[EIRI/EDPR/1480] J.C. 263

INTRODUCTION

Phthalocyanine pigments are derived from the Phthalocyanine structure, a tetraaza tetrabenzoporphine. Although this basic molecule can chelate with a large varity of metals under various co-ordination conditions, today only the copper (II) complexes are of practical importance as pigments. Excellent general chemical and physical properties; combined with good economy, make them the largest fraction of organic pigments in the market today. 

Copper Phthalocyanine (CPC) pigments, by virtue of their exceptionally brilliant shade, high tinctorial strength, low cost and outstanding fastness properties, have been ruling the colorant industry ever since their commercial introduction in 1935. They are about to complete 70 years of meritorious service as an unchallenged leader of various types of blue and green pigments. In this context it is appropriate to present a brief review on some aspects related to their origin, development, mechanisms of formation and other finer details pertaining to their various properties.

In the beginning of the 20th century, commercially available blue pigments consisted mainly of Ultramarine blue, Prussian blue, Indigo derivatives and some azo derivatives. Unfortunately none of these had the desired qualities demanded by the colour industry. Most of these pigments had poor chemical resistance, unsatisfactory acid and/or alkali resistance, insufficient light fastness and poor sublimation fastness. The colour chemists in those days were in need of a cheap and durable pigment that could fill the bluish region of the colour space. The discovery of copper phthalocyanine blue provided them with a satisfactory solution to their problems. Phthalocyanine pigments proved to be outstanding organic pigments because of their incredible resistance to chemical attack, good fastness to heat and light, combined with brightness and cleanliness of shade - all the qualities sought by the colour industry. 

Copper Phthalocyanine (CPC) blue exists in several crystalline modifications. Commercial varieties include the reddish blue alpha form, as stabilized and nonstabilized pigments; the greenish blue beta modification; and as yet less important, the intense reddish blue epsilon modification. Bluish to yellowish shades of green pigments may be produced by introduction of chlorine or bromine atoms into the Phthalocyanine molecule.

COST ESTIMATION

Land & Building (1 Acre)                            Rs. 2.32 Cr
Plant & Machinery                                       Rs. 55.00 Lacs         
W.C. for 1 Month                                        Rs. 1.37 Cr         
Total Capital Investment                             Rs. 4.54 Cr              
Rate of Return                                             38%   
Break Even Point                                       45%

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

SERENDIPITIES

VARIOUS FORM

CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

PROPERTIES

APPLICATIONS

MARKET SURVEY

INDIAN INDUSTRY: OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK

PIGMENTS BY END USE (% VOLUME)

GROWTH FORECAST & DRIVERS

INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS

GREEN CHEMISTRY PRACTICES

INDUSTRY TRENDS

MARKET TRENDS

REGULATORY TRENDS

TECHNOLOGICAL TRENDS

MANUFACTURING PROCESS

PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM

GENERATION OF POLLUTANTS

PRODUCTION

SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY

SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS

PLANT LAYOUT

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF MACHINERY

PHOTOGRAPHS

APPENDIX – A:

01. PLANT ECONOMICS

02. LAND & BUILDING

03. PLANT AND MACHINERY

04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS

05. FIXED CAPITAL

06. RAW MATERIAL

07. SALARY AND WAGES

08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS

09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL

10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT

11. COST OF PRODUCTION

12. TURN OVER/ANNUM

13. BREAK EVEN POINT

14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE

15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS

16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS

17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS

18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)