Phthalocyanines are the second most important class of colorants. They are commonly used as blue and green pigments in automotive paints, printing inks, and textiles. Phthalocyanines also have applications in technologies like inkjet printing, laser printers, and optical data storage. The document discusses the traditional and modern uses of phthalocyanine colorants as well as the raw materials and market segmentation for phthalocyanine pigments.