High-performance Pigment Yellows for inks, plastics, paints, coatings, and industrial coloring applications
EC Number
228-787-8 / 226-939-8 / 250-063-5
Molecular Weight
629.5 g/mol
Purity
90% – 99%
Packaging
25 / 50 / 500 / 1000 kg bags
25 / 50 kg drums /
200 - 1000 ltr IBC
MOQ
1 T.E.U. (FCL)
Customization (incl. but not limited to)
for Grades / Forms / Specifications / Properties / Packaging available on request
Appearance ; Odor
Yellow Powder / Crystals ;
Odorless
Chemical Class
Azo / Diarylide / Monoazo / Arylide / Disazo /
Isoindolinone / Benzimidazolone / Mixed Metal Oxide
Forms
Powder/Granular
IUPAC Name
2-[[4-[4-[(1-anilino-1,3-dioxobutan-2-yl)diazenyl]-3-chlorophenyl]-2-chlorophenyl]diazenyl]-3-oxo-N-phenylbutanamide
Pigment Yellow colorants represent a comprehensive range of organic and inorganic chemistries engineered to deliver consistent color performance across diverse industrial applications. The portfolio spans cost-efficient azo-based systems offering high tinting strength and brightness for printing inks and general coatings, to advanced high-performance chemistries providing superior lightfastness, weather resistance, and thermal stability. These pigments are manufactured with controlled particle size distribution and optimized surface treatment to ensure excellent dispersion, shade consistency, and compatibility across solvent-based, water-based, and polymer systems. Variations in opacity, transparency, and chroma enable precise formulation flexibility, supporting both mass coloration and high-end aesthetic applications.
Designed to meet the evolving requirements of modern industries, these pigments deliver reliable performance in plastics, coatings, inks, construction materials, and specialty applications. High-durability grades offer excellent resistance to heat, migration, and environmental exposure, making them suitable for demanding applications such as automotive coatings, engineering plastics, and outdoor systems, while inorganic variants provide exceptional opacity, UV stability, and long-term durability in harsh conditions. The range also includes eco-conscious and regulatory-compliant solutions aligned with global standards, enabling safe use in sensitive applications. With a balance of performance, efficiency, and sustainability, Pigment Yellow products serve as a versatile and dependable solution across the value chain.
Our Pigment Yellow grades are engineered for high tinting strength, excellent dispersion, and superior resistance to heat, light, and chemicals, making them ideal for plastics, coatings, inks, and demanding industrial applications.
| Grade (C.I.) | Purity (%) | Key Properties | Form | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigment Yellow 12 | 96 – 98% | High tint strength, bright shade, cost-effective | Powder / Presscake / Flush / Dispersion | Printing inks (offset, flexo, gravure), packaging inks, paper & board coloration, decorative paints, low-cost coatings, stationery inks, rubber, textiles |
| Pigment Yellow 13 | 96 – 98% | Good flow, high color strength | Powder / Presscake / Flush / Dispersion | Publication inks, packaging inks, laminates, decorative coatings, industrial paints, paper coatings |
| Pigment Yellow 14 | 95 – 97% | Economy grade, moderate fastness | Powder / Dispersion | Low-cost paints, primers, construction chemicals, wood coatings, paper, chalks, general-purpose coatings |
| Pigment Yellow 74 | 97 – 99% | Bright shade, good dispersion, versatile | Powder / Presscake / Flush / Dispersion / Masterbatch | Plastics (PE, PP, PVC), injection molding, extrusion, packaging inks, decorative paints, industrial coatings, rubber, consumer goods, toys |
| Pigment Yellow 83 | 98 – 99% | High weatherfastness, excellent lightfastness | Powder / Flush / Dispersion / Masterbatch | Automotive coatings, industrial coatings, powder coatings, plastic masterbatches, outdoor applications, infrastructure coatings |
| Pigment Yellow 93 | 97 – 99% | Nickel complex, high durability | Powder / Dispersion / Masterbatch | High-performance plastics, engineering polymers, automotive parts, fibers, industrial coatings, cable insulation |
| Pigment Yellow 95 | 97 – 99% | Greenish shade, good solvent resistance | Powder / Dispersion | Solvent-based coatings, inks, plastics, laminates, industrial coatings, packaging applications |
| Pigment Yellow 110 | 98 – 99% | High heat stability, strong color | Powder / Dispersion / Masterbatch | Engineering plastics (ABS, PC, PET), fibers, automotive components, electrical housings, high-temp applications |
| Pigment Yellow 128 | 98 – 99% | Excellent lightfastness and weather resistance | Powder / Dispersion / Masterbatch | Automotive OEM coatings, coil coatings, powder coatings, outdoor plastics, construction materials, high-end coatings |
| Pigment Yellow 138 | 98 – 99% | Transparent, high chroma | Ultra-fine Powder / Dispersion | High-end inks, digital printing, transparent coatings, specialty plastics, optical applications, packaging inks |
| Pigment Yellow 154 | 98 – 99% | High performance, strong durability | Powder / Dispersion / Masterbatch | Automotive coatings, industrial coatings, plastics, masterbatch production, outdoor durable applications |
| Pigment Yellow 155 | 98 – 99% | Excellent weatherfastness, high strength | Powder / Dispersion / Masterbatch / Granules | Automotive OEM & refinish coatings, plastics (PE, PP, ABS), engineering plastics, high-performance coatings, fibers |
| Pigment Yellow 42 | 95 – 98% | Iron oxide, excellent UV stability | Powder / Paste / Aqueous dispersion | Construction materials, cement coloring, tiles, architectural coatings, primers, wood coatings, fertilizers |
| Pigment Yellow 53 | 98 – 99% | High heat resistance (500°C+) | Powder / Granules / Ceramic-grade | Ceramics, glass, enamel coatings, coil coatings, powder coatings, roofing materials, high-temp plastics |
| Pigment Yellow 184 | 98 – 99% | Bismuth-based, bright shade, eco-friendly | Powder / Dispersion / Masterbatch | Automotive coatings, powder coatings, plastics, eco-friendly applications, toys, food-contact packaging |
Our Pigment Yellow grades are tested in accordance with internationally recognized ISO, ASTM, and DIN methods to ensure consistent color strength, particle size distribution, dispersion quality, and superior fastness properties across coatings, plastics, inks, and specialty applications.
| Parameter | Method | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | ISO 787-1: General methods of test for pigments – Visual assessment | Yellow powder (lemon to reddish shade depending on grade) |
| Color Shade | ISO 787-1: Visual comparison under standardized light (D65) | Lemon Yellow to Reddish Yellow (as per C.I. classification) |
| Tinting Strength | ISO 787-24: Determination of relative tinting strength of colored pigments | 90 – 130% (relative to standard) |
| Oil Absorption | ISO 787-5: Determination of oil absorption value | 25 – 60 g/100g (higher for organic grades) |
| Moisture Content | ISO 787-2: Determination of matter volatile at 105°C | ≤ 1.0 – 2.5% |
| pH Value | ISO 787-9: Determination of pH of aqueous suspension | 6.0 – 8.5 |
| Particle Size (D50) | ISO 13320: Laser diffraction particle size analysis | 0.05 – 0.50 µm (application dependent) |
| Specific Surface Area | ISO 9277: Determination of specific surface area by BET gas adsorption | 15 – 80 m²/g |
| Bulk Density | ISO 787-11: Determination of tamped density | 0.25 – 0.70 g/cm³ |
| Residue on Sieve (45 µm) | ISO 787-7: Determination of residue on sieve | ≤ 0.05 – 0.10% |
| Lightfastness | ISO 105-B02: Determination of color fastness to artificial light (Xenon Arc Lamp, Blue Wool Scale) |
Economy (PY12, 13): 4 – 6 High Performance (PY83, 154, 155): 7 – 8 |
| Heat Stability | DIN 53772: Determination of heat resistance in plastics and coatings |
Diarylide (PY12, 13): 160 – 200°C High Performance Organics: 200 – 300°C Inorganic (PY42, 53, 184): up to 500°C+ |
| Weather Resistance | ISO 11341: Artificial weathering using UV exposure |
Moderate (Diarylide) Excellent (Benzimidazolone / Inorganic) |
| Solvent Resistance | ISO 787-15: Determination of resistance to solvents | Moderate to Excellent |
| Acid Resistance | ISO 787-13: Determination of resistance to acids | Good to Excellent |
| Alkali Resistance | ISO 787-14: Determination of resistance to alkalis | Moderate to Excellent (lower for diarylide grades) |
| Migration Resistance | DIN 53775: Determination of migration behavior in plastics |
Moderate (economy grades) Low to negligible (high-performance grades) |
| Electrical Conductivity | ASTM D257: Determination of volume resistivity | Non-conductive |
| Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Hg) | ICP-OES Analysis / RoHS Directive Compliance Testing |
Heavy-metal-free grades available ≤ 10 – 50 ppm (regulated grades) |
| VOC Content | ISO 11890-2: Determination of volatile organic compounds | ≤ 0.5 – 1.5% |
| Dispersibility | ISO 8780: Evaluation of dispersion characteristics in liquid systems | Easy to High dispersion (surface-treated grades available) |
| Property | PY12 | PY13 | PY74 | PY83 | PY110 | PY154 | PY184 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellow powder (greenish) | Yellow powder (reddish) | Bright yellow powder | Deep yellow powder | Reddish yellow powder | Strong yellow powder | Lemon yellow powder |
| Moisture (%) | ≤ 2.0 | ≤ 2.0 | ≤ 1.5 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.0 |
| Sieve Residue (45 µm, %) | ≤ 0.10 | ≤ 0.10 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.05 |
| Bulk Density (g/cm³) | 0.30 – 0.55 | 0.30 – 0.55 | 0.30 – 0.60 | 0.35 – 0.65 | 0.35 – 0.70 | 0.35 – 0.70 | 0.60 – 0.90 |
| Particle Size (D50) | 0.10 – 0.40 µm | 0.10 – 0.40 µm | 0.08 – 0.30 µm | 0.05 – 0.25 µm | 0.05 – 0.20 µm | 0.05 – 0.20 µm | 0.20 – 0.60 µm |
| Oil Absorption (g/100g) | 35 – 55 | 35 – 55 | 30 – 50 | 30 – 45 | 25 – 40 | 25 – 40 | 20 – 30 |
| Lightfastness (Blue Wool) | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 | 5 – 6 | 7 – 8 | 7 – 8 | 7 – 8 | 8 |
| Heat Stability (°C) | 160 – 200 | 160 – 200 | 180 – 220 | 200 – 260 | 250 – 300 | 260 – 300 | 300 – 500+ |
| Weather Fastness (Rating 1–5) | 2 – 3 | 2 – 3 | 3 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 | 5 |
| Heat Fastness (200–300°C / 5–10 min, Rating 1–5) | 2 – 3 | 2 – 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Migration Resistance (Rating 1–5) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 | 5 |
| Acid Resistance (Rating 1–5) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Alkali Resistance (Rating 1–5) | 2 – 3 | 2 – 3 | 3 – 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Solvent Resistance (Rating 1–5) | 2 – 3 | 2 – 3 | 3 – 4 | 4 – 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Water Resistance (Rating 1–5) | 3 – 4 | 3 – 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Solubility | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble |
| Tinting Strength (%) | 100 – 120 | 100 – 120 | 105 – 125 | 110 – 130 | 110 – 130 | 115 – 130 | 90 – 110 |
| Color Variation (ΔE) | ≤ 1.5 | ≤ 1.5 | ≤ 1.2 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 0.8 | ≤ 0.8 |
| Dispersion (Hegman Gauge) | 5 – 6 | 5 – 6 | 6 – 7 | 6 – 7 | 6 – 7 | 7 | 6 – 7 |
Diarylide yellow pigment widely used as a cost-effective colorant offering bright greenish-yellow shade with high tinting strength for inks and general coatings.
Applications: Printing inks (offset, flexo, gravure), packaging, paper, decorative coatings.
Diarylide yellow pigment providing a slightly reddish tone with improved flow and ink performance compared to PY12.
Applications: Publication inks, packaging inks, laminates, paper coatings.
Economy diarylide pigment offering balanced color strength and cost efficiency for general-purpose applications.
Applications: Decorative paints, primers, construction chemicals, low-cost coatings.
Arylide (monoazo) pigment known for its bright shade, good dispersion, and versatility across inks, plastics, and coatings.
Applications: Plastics (PE, PP, PVC), inks, coatings, rubber, consumer goods.
High-performance diarylide pigment offering improved weatherfastness and durability compared to conventional azo pigments.
Applications: Industrial coatings, automotive refinishes, plastics, packaging inks.
Nickel complex azo pigment with enhanced durability and performance in demanding applications.
Applications: Engineering plastics, fibers, coatings, cable insulation.
Nickel azo pigment offering improved solvent resistance and stability in coating systems.
Applications: Solvent-based coatings, industrial paints, inks, plastics.
Isoindolinone pigment designed for high-performance applications requiring excellent heat stability and lightfastness.
Applications: Engineering plastics (ABS, PC, PET), fibers, automotive components.
High-performance isoindolinone pigment offering excellent outdoor durability and weatherfastness.
Applications: Automotive OEM coatings, coil coatings, architectural coatings.
Quinophthalone pigment known for its transparency, high chroma, and excellent performance in inks.
Applications: High-end inks, digital printing, packaging inks, coatings.
Benzimidazolone pigment offering superior durability, weatherfastness, and migration resistance.
Applications: Automotive coatings, high-performance plastics, masterbatches.
Advanced benzimidazolone pigment with exceptional durability and performance in demanding applications.
Applications: Automotive OEM coatings, plastics, fibers, industrial coatings.
Synthetic iron oxide yellow pigment known for its excellent UV stability, opacity, and durability.
Applications: Construction materials, cement, coatings, tiles, primers.
Nickel titanate pigment offering high heat resistance and durability in industrial environments.
Applications: Ceramics, glass, coil coatings, high-temp coatings, plastics.
Bismuth vanadate pigment offering bright lemon yellow shade with excellent opacity and eco-friendly profile.
Applications: Automotive coatings, powder coatings, plastics, eco-friendly applications.
Pigment Yellow products, including monoazo and diarylide pigments (PY12, PY13, PY14), high-performance organic pigments such as benzimidazolone, isoindolinone, quinophthalone, and nickel complex pigments (PY154, PY155, PY110, PY138, PY93), and inorganic pigments such as iron oxide, nickel titanate, and bismuth vanadate (PY42, PY53, PY184), are generally non-flammable, chemically stable, and insoluble materials. However, fine powders may generate airborne dust during handling, which can cause mechanical irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Certain inorganic and metal-complex pigments may contain regulated elements (e.g., nickel, bismuth), requiring adherence to industrial hygiene practices and regulatory compliance.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available upon request for detailed information on occupational exposure limits, regulatory compliance (REACH, RoHS), and safe handling practices.
Pigment Yellow products are supplied in multiple packaging formats depending on physical form (powder, presscake, dispersion, granules, or masterbatch) and application requirements across coatings, plastics, inks, and construction industries. Packaging systems are designed to ensure product integrity, moisture protection, and safe handling across domestic and international logistics networks.
Flexible packaging, labeling, and logistics solutions are available to meet specific industrial requirements and customer processing systems.
Our Pigment Yellow portfolio supports sustainable manufacturing and long-term product performance through high durability, optimized pigment efficiency, and compliance with global environmental standards across coatings, plastics, inks, and construction industries.
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