Certifications: ISO 9001:2015

Direct Yellow 12 Powder

Category: Direct Dyes Powder

CI Number: 24895

Chemical Class: Stilbene Dye

Form: Powder

Shade

High-Affinity Yellow for Paper and Board

Direct Yellow 12 is a stilbene-class direct dye that produces a bright, slightly greenish-yellow shade. It is highly valued in the paper industry for its strong affinity for cellulosic fibres and its good all-around performance. This dye provides excellent colour build-up and is a cost-effective solution for achieving consistent, vibrant yellow shades in a wide variety of paper and paperboard products.

Applications
  • Paper Colouring: A primary choice for dyeing fine papers, packaging, and decorative boards.
  • Textile Dyeing: Suitable for dyeing cotton and viscose fibres, particularly for pale to medium shades.
  • Leather Finishing: Can be used to impart a solid yellow colour to leather.

Key Benefits

  • Bright, greenish-yellow shade.
  • High affinity and good exhaustion on paper fibres.
  • Good lightfastness for a stilbene dye.
  • Economical with a strong colour yield.

Technical Highlights

  • Tone: Greenish
  • Ionic Nature: Anionic
  • Appearance: Yellow Powder

Packaging & Availability

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