Product name: Pigment Yellow 42
English alias: Stearic acid butyl ester; butyl octadecanoate;plasticizer BS.
CAS: 123-95-5
Molecular formula: Fe2O3
Appearance: Yellow powder
Package: 25kg/bag
What is Pigment Yellow 42?
Pigment Yellow 42 is a synthetic inorganic pigment with excellent coloring properties and durability. This chemically synthesized yellow iron oxide offers consistent quality, uniform particle size distribution, and superior color stability compared to natural alternatives. It exhibits outstanding lightfastness, weather resistance, and chemical stability, making it ideal for demanding applications in construction, coatings, and plastics. The pigment is non-bleeding, heat stable, and compatible with most common binding systems, providing reliable performance in various formulations.
COA:
Item | Specification | Result |
Appearance | Yellow powder | yollow powder |
Color(Compared with standard) | standard | similar |
Tinting strength | 100%±5% | 101.25% |
Content ofFe2O3 | ≥86.0% | 86.75% |
Residue retained on No.325 Mesh Sieve | ≤0.5% | 0.07% |
Volatile matter at 105℃ | ≤1.0% | 0.51% |
Water-soluble matter | ≤0.5% | 0.21% |
PH value | 3-7 | 4.35 |
Oil absorption | 25%-35% | 28.92% |
Application:
1.Construction Materials:
Colored concrete products and architectural elements
Mortar and grout coloring for decorative effects
Paving stones and roof tiles coloring
2.Coatings & Paints:
Architectural coatings and exterior paints
Industrial coatings and anti-corrosion paints
Primers and finishing coats
3.Plastics & Polymers:
Engineering plastics coloring
Masterbatches for plastic products
Rubber products and elastomers
4.Paper Industry:
Paper coloring and specialty papers
Cardboard and packaging materials
5.Cosmetics:
Colorant for cosmetic products (where approved)
Pigment for personal care products
6.Other Applications:
Printing inks manufacturing
Ceramic glaze coloring
Leather finishing products
Safety profile:
Pigment Yellow 42 is generally considered non-toxic and non-irritating. However, inhalation of dust should be avoided. Use appropriate personal protective equipment including dust mask when handling powder form. The pigment is stable under normal conditions and does not present significant health hazards when used properly.
Storage requirements:
keep the product dry
relative humidity < 50%
protect product against influences of weather and contamination
Transport & Packaging:
Pigment Yellow 42 for technical applications is solely supplied in packaging of different sizes . It can be packaged in various items: 25 kg bags, 1000 kg bags.