
CAS 6358-85-6 | Pigment Yellow 12
Name: Pigment Yellow 12
CAS number: 6358-85-6
Molecular formula: C32H26Cl2N6O4
Molecular weight: 629.49
EINECS number: 228-787-8
MDL No.:
Physical properties
Melting point : 312-320 ° C
Water solubility: <0.1 g/100 mL at 22 ° C
Solubility: insoluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol; In concentrated sulfuric acid, it appears red orange and dilutes into a brownish yellow precipitate; It is brownish yellow in concentrated nitric acid.
Hue or Color Light: Yellow
Density/(g/cm3): 1.4
Bulk density/(lb/gal): 9.3-13.6
Melting point/℃: 317-322
Average particle size/μ m: 0.10-0.21
Particle shape: Rod shaped
Specific surface area/(m2/g): 21; sixty-three
PH value/(10% slurry): 5.0-8.5
Oil absorption/(g/100g): 25-80
Covering power: semi transparent/transparent
Application:
Benzidine Yellow G, also known as Methyl Yellow G / Pigment Yellow 12, is an organic dye.
| Field | Uses & Features |
|---|---|
| Printing Inks |
• Offset ink: Primary yellow for 4-color process printing (magazines, books) • Packaging ink: Flexo/gravure for food packaging (films, labels) • Water-based & solvent-based inks: High transparency, flow, and color strength • UV-curable inks: Good compatibility |
| Plastics & Masterbatches |
• PVC (hoses, flooring), PE, PP, PS: Coloring of films, pipes, injection parts • Masterbatches: High tinting strength, good dispersion • Limitation: Not for high-temperature engineering plastics |
| Paints & Coatings |
• Industrial coatings, architectural paints • Not recommended for outdoor weather-resistant coatings (low light fastness) |
| Textile & Others |
• Textile pigment printing (bright yellow) • Rubber, stationery (crayons), paper coloring |
Synonyms:
| C.I. 21090 Pigment Yellow 12 Benzidine Yellow G 2,2'-[(3,3'-dichlorobiphenyl-4,4'-diyl)di(E)diazene-2,1-diyl]bis(3-oxo-N-phenylbutanamide) (2E,2E)-2,2'-[(3,3'-dichlorobiphenyl-4,4'-diyl)di(1E)hydrazin-2-yl-1-ylidene]bis(3-oxo-N-phenylbutanamide) 2-[2-chloro-4-[3-chloro-4-[2-oxo-1-(phenylcarbamoyl)propyl]azo-phenyl]phenyl]azo-3-oxo-N-phenyl-butanamide |
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