China Wholsale High gloss Pigment Yellow 12

iSuoChem® Pigment Yellow 12 (PY12) is an organic yellow pigment available in different grades for printing inks, plastics and related industrial applications. This yellow PY12 range includes options developed for high transparency, high color strength and improved pigment gloss, as well as grades for offset ink and water-based systems. For customers sourcing wholesale Pigment Yellow 12, iSuoChem provides grade selection support, technical information and sample evaluation to help match the required Yellow 12 performance with the intended formulation and processing conditions.

Product Information – Pigment Yellow 12 (PY12)

Product Name : Pigment Yellow 12

C.I. No.: PY12

CAS No.: 6358-85-6

EC No.: 228-787-8

Appearance: Yellow Powder

Product Detail of Pigment Yellow 12

Features of Pigment Yellow 12 (PY12)

• Yellow Powder Form
• Good Light Fastness
• Good Water Resistance
• Good Oil Resistance
• Strong Acid Resistance
• Strong Alkali Resistance
• Heat-Resistant Pigment Grade
• Odorless
• Insoluble in Water

Chemical Composition – Pigment Yellow 12 (PY12)

Physical and Chemical Properties – Pigment Yellow 12 (PY12)

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Recommended Applications for Pigment Yellow 12 (PY12)

Offset Ink	Pigment Yellow 12 (PY12)is listed as a main application pigment for offset ink. Thisyellow PY12 pigmentcan be used in offset printing ink formulations requiring an organic yellow pigment.
Plastics	Pigment Yellow 12is also listed as a main pigment for plastic applications. PY12 provides a yellow pigment option for plastic coloration and related plastic processing applications covered by the product TDS.
Water-Based Ink	PY12 Pigment Yellow 12can be used in water-based ink applications, making it suitable for customers looking forPigment Yellow 12 for water-based inkand related printing formulations.
Textile Printing	Pigment Yellow 12 (PY12)is listed for textile printing applications and can be used as a yellow pigment in textile printing systems covered by the product technical data.

Why Can the Same Pigment Yellow 12 (PY12) Have Different Grades?

A shared C.I. Pigment Yellow 12 (PY12) designation identifies the same pigment type, but different commercial grades do not necessarily perform identically in a formulation.

PY12 is used as solid pigment particles, so its performance depends not only on molecular identity but also on physical characteristics. Research on C.I. Pigment Yellow 12 shows that particle size, particle-shape distribution and crystallographic arrangement are relevant to optical properties such as colour and transparency, as well as fastness behaviour.[1]

Manufacturing conditions can also produce measurable differences between PY12 grades. In a continuous-flow synthesis study, researchers controlled local reaction pH and optimized solution temperature, reactant flow and post-treatment temperature. The resulting PY12 retained a hue comparable with commercial batch-produced material but showed higher transparency and tinting strength.[2]

For B2B selection, this means the Color Index should be treated as the starting point rather than the complete specification. Two PY12 products with the same C.I. designation may still differ in shade, transparency, tinting strength, particle characteristics and dispersion behaviour.

When selecting a Pigment Yellow 12 grade for inks, plastics or other formulations, these properties should therefore be compared under the intended processing and application conditions rather than assuming that all PY12 grades are interchangeable.

FAQ

1. How should Pigment Yellow 12 be stored?

Pigment Yellow 12 should be kept in a tightly closed, dry container and stored in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Keep it away from heat, flames, sparks and other ignition sources.

2. What precautions should be taken when handling Pigment Yellow 12 powder?

Adequate ventilation should be provided during handling. Local exhaust ventilation is recommended where necessary, especially in areas where airborne dust may accumulate.

3. What personal protection is recommended when handling PY12?

Appropriate chemical-resistant clothing and gloves, splash-resistant safety goggles and suitable respiratory protection should be used when required by the working conditions.

4. Is Pigment Yellow 12 classified as hazardous for transportation?

Pigment Yellow 12 is listed as non-hazardous goods for land, inland waterway, marine and air transportation.

5.Are there any dust or fire precautions for Pigment Yellow 12?

Yes. Pigment Yellow 12 dust may form ignitable or explosive mixtures with air under certain conditions. Keep the product away from heat, flames, sparks and other ignition sources, and avoid unnecessary dust generation.

Reference

[1] Barrow, M. J., Christie, R. M., Lough, A. J., Monteith, J. E., & Standring, P. N. The crystal structure of C.I. Pigment Yellow 12. Dyes and Pigments, 45(2), 153–160, 2000.

[2] Shi, Z., Wang, X., Yin, D., et al. High-Flux Continuous-Flow Synthesis of C.I. Pigment Yellow 12 from Clear Alkaline Solutions of the Coupling Component. Organic Process Research & Development, 26(3), 661–669, 2022.