Typical Applications
Pigment Yellow 164 is used in various industrial coloration systems.
• Automotive Coatings: OEM automotive finishes and refinish coatings requiring durable yellow shades.
• Industrial Coatings: Architectural paints, protective coatings, and powder coatings.
• Plastics: Polyolefins such as PE and PP, PVC, and certain engineering plastics.
• Printing Inks: Solvent-based and water-based inks for packaging and industrial printing.
• Masterbatch: Color masterbatch production for plastic processing.
These applications benefit from the pigment’s durability and compatibility with modern resin systems.
Key Performance Properties Related to Applications
• Color Shade:
Produces a bright reddish-yellow tone with clean and vivid color appearance.
• Tinting Strength:
Provides strong tinting strength suitable for high-performance coatings and plastics.
• Lightfastness:
Offers excellent lightfastness, typically suitable for outdoor applications.
• Heat Resistance:
Suitable for plastic processing temperatures commonly up to 260–280 °C, depending on polymer systems.
• Weather Resistance:
Demonstrates stable color performance under long-term outdoor exposure.
• Chemical Resistance:
Resistant to many solvents, acids, and industrial chemicals.
Advantages
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1. Clean and Bright Yellow Shade
Offers a vivid yellow hue with strong tinting strength, providing clean and consistent coloration across different formulations.
2. Excellent Fastness and Stability
Shows reliable resistance to light, heat, and chemicals, ensuring long-term durability in coatings, plastics, and inks.
3. Good Dispersion and Versatility
Disperses easily in both solvent-based and water-based systems, making it suitable for coatings, plastics, inks, and various industrial applications.
Typical Limitations
• Higher Cost Compared to Standard Azo Pigments:
High-performance pigments may have higher production costs.
• Formulation Sensitivity:
Optimal dispersion and formulation may be required to achieve best performance.
• Shade Adjustment:
In some systems, blending with other pigments may be needed to obtain specific shades.
Buyer Guidance
When evaluating Pigment Yellow 164, buyers typically consider:
• Required shade tone (reddish yellow vs. greenish yellow)
• Exposure conditions such as UV radiation and outdoor weathering
• Processing temperature of plastics or curing temperature of coatings
• Required lightfastness and weather durability
• Compatibility with coating, plastic, or ink resin systems
• Regulatory and environmental compliance requirements
Synonyms
| PY164 | C.I. Pigment Yellow 164 | Disazo Condensation Yellow |
| Bis(azo) compound derived from acetoacetanilide and 3,3′-dichlorobenzidine | Diarylide pigment based on 3,3′-dichlorobenzidine and 2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloroaniline | Disazo condensation product of 3,3′-dichlorobenzidine and acetoacetanilide derivatives |
Manufacturer and Supplier Information
Pigment Yellow 164 is produced by manufacturers specializing in benzimidazolone organic pigments for coatings, plastics, and printing inks. Commercial grades may vary in particle size distribution, dispersion characteristics, and surface treatment, depending on the intended application and performance requirements.
Package and Delivery
● 25KG Kraft Bag, 1000kg Carton Box
● Lead Time: Normally around 15 days after signed contract.
FAQ
1.What color shade does Pigment Yellow 164 produce.
Pigment Yellow 164 typically produces a bright reddish-yellow shade used in coatings, plastics, and printing inks.
2.Is Pigment Yellow 164 suitable for automotive coatings.
Yes. It is widely used in automotive OEM and refinish coatings due to its excellent lightfastness and weather resistance.
3.Can Pigment Yellow 164 be used in plastics.
Yes. The pigment is suitable for polyolefins, PVC, and some engineering plastics depending on processing conditions.
4.What are the main characteristics of Pigment Yellow 164.
Typical characteristics include bright yellow shade, strong color strength, excellent lightfastness, good heat resistance, and stable performance in industrial applications.
