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Pigment Yellow 81

Brand
Fineland Chem
Color Index
Pigment Yellow 81 (PY81)
Color Index No
21127
CAS No
22094-93-5
EC No
224-776-0
Chemical Group
Mono Azo
Chemical Formula C₃₆H₃₂Cl₄N₆O₄

What is Pigment Yellow 81

Pigment Yellow 81 is an organic yellow pigment belonging to the diarylide (disazo) azo pigment family. It is widely used as an industrial colorant in coatings, inks, plastics, and textile printing systems due to its balanced color strength and durability. The pigment is typically supplied as a greenish-yellow powder and is recognized in the Color Index as C.I. Pigment Yellow 81 (CI 21127) with CAS No. 22094-93-5.

Product Technical Data and Typical Performance Values

PY81 – DuraPlast®3181-1       ⬇️TDS

This is a  greenish-yellow pigment with  good transparency and clean shade, specially designed for plastic.

Physical Properties

Test Item
Specification
Density (g/cm3 )
1.40-1.55
Specific Surface Area(m2/g)
20-30
Oil Absorption(g/100g)
35-45
PH Value
6.5-7.5
Bulk Density (lb/gal)
11.0-12.5
Total impurities(ppm)
≤600
Molecular structure formula of pigment yellow 81

Fastness Properties

Heat Resistance (℃) 240 Alkali Resistance (1-5) 5
Light Resistance (Full Shade, 1-8) 7 Migration Resistance(1-5) 5
Light (Reduced tinting, 1-8) 6 Ethyl Acetate (1-5) 4
Weather Resistance (1-5) 5 Ethanol (1-5) 5
Acid Resistance (1-5) 5 MEK (1-5) 4

Typical Applications

Pigment Yellow 81 is used across multiple industries where stable yellow coloration is required.

Printing Inks: Offset, flexographic, gravure, and decorative metal inks.
Industrial Coatings: Decorative coatings, architectural paints, and general industrial coatings.
Plastics: Polyolefins, PVC, rubber, and masterbatch formulations.
Textile Printing: Pigment printing pastes and textile coloration systems.
Packaging Inks: Flexible packaging and decorative packaging printing.

These applications benefit from the pigment’s good compatibility with different resin systems and processing environments.

Key Performance Properties Related to Applications

The performance characteristics of Pigment Yellow 81 support its use in various industrial color systems.

Color Shade: Bright greenish-yellow tone with clean color appearance.
Lightfastness: Typically rated around 6–7 (ISO scale) depending on formulation.
Heat Resistance: Generally suitable for plastic processing up to about 200–240 °C depending on the polymer system.
Chemical Resistance: Good resistance to acids, alkalis, alcohols, and soaps.
Migration Resistance: Generally stable in plastics and coatings when used within recommended concentrations.
Dispersibility: Compatible with a wide range of binders, including solvent-based and water-based systems.

These properties allow the pigment to maintain stable coloration under typical industrial processing conditions.

Advantages

  • Excellent Lightfastness: With a rating of 6-7, Pigment Yellow 81 offers outstanding color stability, ensuring long-lasting brightness in both coatings and inks.

  • Superior Heat Resistance: Can withstand temperatures up to 260°C for 5 minutes, making it suitable for high-temperature applications like PVC and polyolefins.

  • Strong Solvent Resistance: Demonstrates excellent durability and stability in solvent-based systems, ideal for metal decoration inks and industrial coatings.

  • High Opacity and Coverage: Provides strong hiding power, allowing vibrant and consistent coloring, even at low pigment concentrations.

Buyer Guidance

When evaluating Pigment Yellow 81, buyers typically consider:

• Required shade tone (greenish yellow vs. neutral yellow)
• Intended exposure conditions (indoor vs. outdoor)
• Processing temperature of the plastic or coating system
• Lightfastness and weather resistance requirements
• Compatibility with resin systems or printing technologies
• Regulatory and compliance considerations for packaging or industrial use

These factors help determine whether Pigment Yellow 81 is appropriate for a particular formulation or production environment.

Manufacturer and Supplier Information

Pigment Yellow 81 is produced by numerous pigment manufacturers worldwide and is commonly supplied in powder form for use in coatings, plastics, inks, and textile printing. It is typically available under different trade names depending on the supplier and may be provided as standard pigment powder or customized dispersions for specific industrial applications.

Package and Delivery

● 25KG Kraft Bag, 400kg/500kg Carton Box
● Lead Time: Normally around 15 days after signed contract

FAQ

1.What type of pigment is Pigment Yellow 81?

Pigment Yellow 81 is an organic diarylide (disazo) azo pigment identified in the Color Index as C.I. 21127. It is widely used in coatings, inks, plastics, and textile printing.

2.What color shade does Pigment Yellow 81 provide?

The pigment produces a bright greenish-yellow shade, often used for vivid yellow formulations and color matching in inks and coatings.

3.What industries commonly use Pigment Yellow 81?

Typical industries include printing inks, coatings, plastics, packaging, and textile printing, where stable yellow coloration is required.

4.Is Pigment Yellow 81 suitable for plastic applications?

Yes. Pigment Yellow 81 can be used in polyolefins, PVC, and certain elastomers, provided processing temperatures and concentration limits are properly controlled.

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