Description

Pigment Yellow 168 is a high-performance, monoazo-based organic pigment renowned for its excellent color strength and durability. This pigment is specifically engineered to deliver a clean, greenish-yellow shade with superior lightfastness and weather resistance, making it a critical component for demanding applications. It is an essential raw material for industries requiring durable and vibrant yellow coloration, particularly in plastics, coatings, and high-quality printing inks.

Application

• Plastics Coloring: Primary application for coloring polyolefins (PP, PE), PVC, engineering plastics, and synthetic fibers, offering excellent heat stability and dispersion.
• Industrial Coatings: Used in automotive OEM and refinish paints, coil coatings, and industrial finishes where weather resistance and color consistency are paramount.
• Printing Inks: Ideal for high-grade packaging inks, publication gravure, and flexographic inks, providing strong color value and print stability.
• Masterbatch Production: A key component in the manufacture of color and additive masterbatches for the plastics industry.
• Specialty Applications: Suitable for coloring artists' paints, construction materials, and other specialty products requiring a stable yellow pigment.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pigment Yellow 168
CAS No.	71832-85-4
Molecular Formula	C18H18N4O6
Molecular Weight	386.36 g/mol
Synonyms	C.I. Pigment Yellow 168; Benzenesulfonamide, N-(5-chloro-2-methoxyphenyl)-4-[[5-[(diethylamino)sulfonyl]-2-methoxyphenyl]azo]-3-hydroxy-; Pigment Yellow 168; PY 168; C.I. 13960; Yellow 168; Azo Yellow 168; Novoperm Yellow P-HG
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Pigment Yellow 168 adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Every lot is tested against key parameters including color strength, hue, particle size distribution, and rheological properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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	95 - 105% (vs. Standard)
Hue	Standard
Resistance Properties	Lightfastness: 7-8 (Blue Scale) Heat Stability: >280°C
Moisture Content	≤ 2.0%
Ash Content	≤ 1.0%
Particle Size (D50)	0.2 - 0.5 µm
Oil Absorption	40 - 60 g/100g

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