Description

Pigment Yellow 13 is a high-performance diarylide yellow pigment known for its excellent color strength and durability. This product is essential for achieving bright, stable, and cost-effective yellow hues in demanding industrial applications. It is primarily used by manufacturers in the plastics, printing inks, and coatings industries seeking reliable coloration with good heat and light stability.

Application

• Coloration of plastics, including polyolefins (PP, PE), PVC, and engineering resins.
• Manufacturing of printing inks for packaging, publications, and commercial printing.
• Formulation of industrial and decorative coatings, including architectural paints and automotive finishes.
• Pigmentation of masterbatches and color concentrates for polymer processing.
• Coloring of rubber and other elastomeric materials.
• Use in specialty applications such as colored pencils, crayons, and artists' materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pigment Yellow 13
CAS No.	6358-85-6
Molecular Formula	C₃₆H₃₂Cl₂N₆O₄
Molecular Weight	687.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Diarylide Yellow AAA; C.I. Pigment Yellow 13; Benzidine Yellow G; 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine Diarylide Pigment; Pigment Yellow AAA; 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine coupled with acetoacetamilide; Butanamide, 2,2'-[(3,3'-dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(4-chloro-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-oxo-]
EINECS	228-787-8

Quality Control

Our Pigment Yellow 13 is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Quality parameters such as color strength, hue, particle size distribution, and thermal stability are rigorously tested against established specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing these results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your 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 heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged direct exposure to light should be avoided during storage and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow Powder
Color Strength	95 - 105% (vs. Standard)
Hue	Standard
Volatile Matter	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Sieve (63 µm)	≤ 1.0%
Light Fastness	≥ 6-7 (ISO 105-B02)
Heat Stability	≥ 200°C
Oil Absorption	40 - 60 g/100g

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