Description

Pigment Yellow 97 is a high-performance, monoazo-based organic pigment renowned for its clean, greenish-yellow hue and excellent durability. This pigment is a critical component for formulators seeking vibrant, lightfast, and weather-resistant colorants. It is extensively utilized across industries where long-term color stability and chemical resistance are paramount. The compound is identified by the CAS registry number 12225-18-2.

Application

Pigment Yellow 97 is a versatile colorant engineered for demanding applications. Its primary uses include:

• Industrial and Decorative Paints & Coatings: Imparts excellent opacity, lightfastness, and weather resistance for architectural, automotive, and industrial finishes.
• Plastics and Masterbatch Coloring: Provides brilliant, heat-stable coloration for polyolefins (PP, PE), PVC, and engineering plastics.
• Printing Inks: Used in high-quality packaging, publication gravure, and flexographic inks due to its color strength and transparency.
• Specialty Applications: Suitable for coloring synthetic fibers, leather, and other specialty materials requiring a stable yellow shade.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pigment Yellow 97
CAS No.	12225-18-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₈H₂₄Cl₂N₆O₄
Molecular Weight	571.44 g/mol
Synonyms	C.I. Pigment Yellow 97; 2,2'-[(3,3'-Dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-3-oxobutyramide]; P.Y. 97; Benzamide, 2,2'-[(3,3'-dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-3-oxo-; Novoperm Yellow H2G; Permanent Yellow H2G; Hansa Brilliant Yellow 5GX
EINECS	235-428-9

Quality Control

Every batch of Pigment Yellow 97 is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure consistent performance. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for colorimetric properties, particle size distribution, and chemical purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at ambient temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. Under these conditions, the product will maintain its specified properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow Powder
Color Strength (vs. Standard)	98 - 102%
Hue (δE vs. Standard)	≤ 1.0
Lightfastness (1-8 scale)	≥ 7
Heat Resistance (Plastics, °C)	≥ 260
Oil Absorption (g/100g)	40 - 60
Particle Size (D50, μm)	≤ 0.5
Moisture Content	≤ 2.0%
Water Soluble Matter	≤ 1.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.