Description

Pigment Yellow 12 is a high-performance diarylide yellow pigment, also known as C.I. Pigment Yellow 12. This organic pigment is valued for its excellent color strength, good lightfastness, and cost-effectiveness, making it a workhorse in numerous industrial coloring applications. It is primarily used by manufacturers in the printing ink, plastics, and coatings industries to achieve bright, stable yellow hues.

Application

• Printing Inks: A primary colorant for offset, flexographic, and gravure inks, especially in packaging and publication printing.
• Plastics Coloring: Used for the mass coloration of polyolefins (PP, PE), PVC, and other polymers in molded parts, films, and fibers.
• Industrial Coatings: Imparts durable yellow color to architectural paints, industrial finishes, and decorative coatings.
• Masterbatch Production: A key component in the manufacture of color and additive concentrates for the plastics industry.
• Rubber Products: Employed in the coloring of various rubber goods and elastomers.
• Textile Printing: Used in specific pigment printing applications for fabrics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pigment Yellow 12
CAS No.	15541-56-7
Molecular Formula	C₃₂H₂₆Cl₂N₆O₄
Molecular Weight	629.50 g/mol
Synonyms	C.I. Pigment Yellow 12; Diarylamide Yellow AAA; Benzidine Yellow G; 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine Diarylide Pigment; Pigment Yellow AAA; C.I. 21090; Diarylide Yellow; 3,3'-Dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diamine, coupled with acetoacetamilide
EINECS	239-620-2

Quality Control

Our Pigment Yellow 12 is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Quality parameters such as color strength, shade, particle size distribution, and chemical purity are rigorously tested against established specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing these results is 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 and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, ensure containers are kept sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow Powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Color Strength	100 ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Shade	Matches Standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Moisture Content	≤ 2.0%
Ash Content	≤ 1.0%
Particle Size (D50)	0.2 - 0.5 μm
Oil Absorption	40 - 60 g/100g
pH Value (10% Slurry)	6.0 - 8.0

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