CAS · 51274-00-1
Product Overview
Pigment Yellow 42 is a high-purity dyes-pigments supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Appearance: | Ochre yellow powder |
|---|---|
| Content: | 98.0% min |
| Identification: | Conform |
| Water Soluble Materials: | Residue 10 mg max (0.5%) |
| Acid Insoluble Materials: | Residue 6 mg max (0.3%) |
| Residue on Ignition: | 14.0% max |
| Barium (Ba) Salt: | Do not look cloudy |
| Plumbum (Pb): | 0.001% max |
| Arsenic (As) Salt: | 0.0003% max |
| Mercury (Hg): | 3 mg/kg max |
| Bioburden Total Microbial Count: | 1000 CFU/gram max |
| Total Mold and Yeast: | 100 CFU/gram max |
| Escherichia Coli: | Negative |
Applications
1. Paints and Coatings
Pigment Yellow 42丨CAS 51274-00-1 is a staple in architectural, automotive, and industrial paints:
● Provides strong opacity, UV resistance, and color stability
● Suitable for water-based and solvent-based systems
● Commonly used in protective coatings and road marking paints
2. Plastics and Polymers
Used to color polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, and other plastics:
● Offers thermal stability and resistance to migration or bleeding
● Maintains color under high processing temperatures
3. Construction Materials
Extensively used in concrete, tiles, pavers, and bricks:
● Imparts natural yellow tones to colored concrete
● Compatible with cementitious systems, offering long-lasting color that resists fading
4. Cosmetics
Approved for use in cosmetics and personal care products:
● Used in formulations for face powders, foundations, and eye makeup
● Valued for its non-toxic, non-irritating nature and natural origin
5. Printing Inks
Suitable for gravure, flexographic, and screen printing:
● Offers excellent dispersion and print quality
● Often blended to achieve a wide range of warm color tones
Benefits
✅ Excellent Light and Weather Fastness
Highly resistant to UV radiation and environmental degradation, making it ideal for outdoor use.
✅ Non-Toxic and Environmentally Safe
Iron oxide pigments like PY42 are considered safe for human contact and eco-friendly.
✅ Chemically Stable and Inert
Withstands alkalis, acids, and oxidizing agents, making it durable in harsh environments.
✅ Versatile and Cost-Effective
Offers a natural earthy yellow tone across a wide range of substrates, at a lower cost than many organic pigments.
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Conclusion
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