Description

Mikethren Yellow 3Gl is a high-performance synthetic organic pigment belonging to the diarylide yellow class, identified by CAS No. 12227-51-9. This pigment is valued for its excellent color strength, good lightfastness, and strong solvent resistance, making it a critical component for achieving durable and vibrant yellow hues. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the plastics, inks, coatings, and textile industries who require consistent, high-quality coloration for their products.

Application

Mikethren Yellow 3Gl is a versatile pigment used across multiple industrial sectors for its stable color properties.

• Plastics Coloring: For mass pigmentation of polyolefins (PP, PE), PVC, and engineering plastics, providing excellent dispersion and heat stability.
• Printing Inks: A key component in solvent-based, water-based, and UV-curable inks for packaging, publications, and textiles, offering good printability and gloss.
• Industrial Coatings: Used in automotive finishes, industrial paints, and powder coatings where durability and weather resistance are paramount.
• Textile Printing: Applied in pigment printing pastes for fabrics, delivering bright shades with good wash fastness.
• Masterbatch Production: An essential raw material for creating concentrated color masterbatches used in plastic processing.
• Specialty Applications: Suitable for coloring synthetic fibers, leather finishes, and stationery products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mikethren Yellow 3Gl
CAS No.	12227-51-9
Molecular Formula	C₃₄H₃₀Cl₂N₆O₄
Molecular Weight	657.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Pigment Yellow 13; C.I. 21100; Diarylide Yellow AAA; Diarylide Yellow 13; Benzidine Yellow AAA; Permanent Yellow GR; Vulcan Fast Yellow GR; 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine Diarylide Pigment; 1,2-Bis(3,3'-dichloro-4-biphenylylazo)acetoacetanilide
EINECS	235-426-4

Quality Control

Our production of Mikethren Yellow 3Gl adheres to stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. The pigment is manufactured and tested against industry-standard specifications for critical parameters such as color strength, hue, particle size distribution, and rheological properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and performance data are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow Powder
Color Strength	100 ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Hue	Standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Volatile Matter (105°C)	≤ 2.0%
Ash Content	≤ 1.0%
Water Soluble Matter	≤ 1.5%
pH Value (10% Aqueous Slurry)	6.0 - 8.0
Particle Size (D50)	0.2 - 0.5 μm
Oil Absorption	40 - 60 g/100g
Lightfastness (1-8 Scale)	≥ 6
Heat Stability (Plastics)	≥ 200°C

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