Certifications: ISO 9001:2015

Pigment Yellow 17

Category: Azo Pigments

CI Number: 21105

Chemical Class: Organic (Disazo)

Form: Powder

Tone

Mass and Tint

Transparent Greenish-Yellow for Inks and Plastics

Pigment Yellow 17 is a versatile diarylide yellow pigment that produces a strong, transparent, greenish-yellow shade. It offers a good balance of properties, including better heat stability and resistance to migration than other common diarylide yellows like PY12. This makes it a reliable choice for a broader range of applications, including the coloration of plastics and higher quality printing inks.

Applications
  • Printing Inks: A popular choice for liquid inks (flexographic, gravure) and paste inks where good transparency is needed.
  • Plastics Coloring: Suitable for coloring a variety of polymers, including PVC and polyolefins.
  • Paints & Coatings: Used in general industrial and decorative paints.
  • Textile Printing: Can be used in pigment printing pastes for textiles.

Key Benefits

  • Strong, transparent greenish-yellow shade.
  • Good heat stability and resistance to migration.
  • High tinctorial strength for economical use.
  • Versatile performance across ink and plastic applications.

Technical Highlights

  • Common Name: Diarylide Yellow
  • Tone: Greenish
  • Appearance: Bright Yellow Powder

Packaging & Availability

  • Supplied in a standardized powder form.
  • Standard Packing: 25 kg HDPE bags.
  • Customized packaging is available upon request.