Pigment Yellow 180

Brand	Fineland Chem
Color Index	Pigment Yellow 180
Color Index No	21290
CAS No	77804-81-0
EC No	278-770-4
Chemical Group	Benzimidazolone
Chemical Formula	C₃₆H₃₂N₁₀O₈

What is Pigment Yellow 180

Pigment Yellow 180 is a high-performance organic benzimidazolone yellow pigment widely used in coatings, plastics, and printing inks that require strong durability and stable color performance. It is identified in the Color Index as C.I. Pigment Yellow 180 and is typically supplied as a yellow powder for industrial coloration applications.

Product Technical Data and Typical Performance Values

PY180 – DuraPrint®3180J ⬇️TDS
This is a yellow pigment with good color strength and dispersibility, suitable for inkjet ink applications.

PY180 – DuraPlast®3180-1 ⬇️TDS

This is a reddish-yellow pigment with transparent properties and good color strength, offering good dispersibility and thermal stability, suitable for plastic applications.

Physical Properties

Test Item	Specification
Density (g/cm3 )	1.42
Specific Surface Area(m2/g)	24
Oil Absorption(g/100g)	25-35
PH Value	5-8
Bulk Density (lb/gal)	10-15
Total impurities(ppm)	≤600

Fastness Properties

Heat Resistance (℃)	290	Alkali Resistance (1-5)	5
Light Resistance (Full Shade, 1-8)	7-8	Migration Resistance(1-5)	5
Light (Reduced tinting, 1-8)	7	Ethyl Acetate (1-5)	5
Weather Resistance (1-5)	5	Ethanol (1-5)	5
Acid Resistance (1-5)	5	MEK (1-5)	4

Typical Applications

Pigment Yellow 180 is widely used in several industrial coloration systems.

• Automotive Coatings: OEM finishes and refinish coatings requiring durable yellow pigmentation.
• Industrial Coatings: Architectural coatings, powder coatings, and general industrial paints.
• Plastics: Polyolefins, engineering plastics, and masterbatch production.
• Printing Inks: Packaging inks and certain solvent-based printing systems.
• High-Durability Applications: Products requiring strong lightfastness and weather resistance.

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 greenish-yellow tone with clean and vivid color appearance.

• Tinting Strength:
Provides strong tinting strength suitable for coatings and plastic formulations.

• Lightfastness:
Offers excellent lightfastness, typically rated 7–8 depending on formulation.

• Heat Resistance:
Suitable for plastic processing temperatures typically up to 280–300 °C, depending on the polymer system.

• Weather Resistance:
Demonstrates stable performance under outdoor exposure conditions.

• Chemical Resistance:
Resistant to many acids, alkalis, and common industrial solvents.

Advantages

• Bright Greenish-Yellow Shade:
Provides a clean and vivid yellow tone suitable for high-quality color formulations.

• Excellent Lightfastness:
Maintains stable color performance during prolonged light exposure.

• High Heat Resistance:
Suitable for polymer processing and coating curing at elevated temperatures.

• Strong Weather Durability:
Supports outdoor coatings and industrial applications requiring long-term color stability.

• Good Chemical Stability:
Performs reliably in coating and plastic systems involving various solvents and chemicals.

• Versatile Application Range:
Compatible with coatings, plastics, and selected printing ink formulations.

Typical Limitations

• Cost Considerations:
As a high-performance pigment, Pigment Yellow 180 may have higher cost compared with standard azo pigments.

• Dispersion Requirements:
Proper dispersion techniques may be necessary to achieve optimal color development.

• Opacity Adjustment:
Transparency or opacity may vary depending on formulation and binder systems.

Buyer Guidance

When evaluating Pigment Yellow 180, buyers typically consider:

• Required shade tone (greenish yellow vs. reddish yellow)
• Exposure conditions such as outdoor weathering or UV exposure
• Processing temperature of plastics or curing temperature of coatings
• Required lightfastness and weather durability
• Compatibility with coating, plastic, or ink resin systems
• Regulatory and compliance considerations for industrial applications

Synonyms

C.I. Pigment Yellow 180	Pigment Yellow HG	PV Fast Yellow HG	Yellow PEC-352
Fast Yellow HG	Hostaprint Yellow HG 31	Toner Yellow HG	Benzimidazolone Yellow HG
Yellow HG	Hosatsin Yellow HG	Yellow EMD-352	Benzimidazolone Pigment Yellow 180
Plasco Yellow 180	Noveperm Yellow P-HG	Yellow KG

Manufacturer and Supplier Information

Pigment Yellow 180 is produced by manufacturers specializing in high-performance organic pigments, particularly benzimidazolone pigment chemistry. Commercial grades may vary in particle size distribution, surface treatment, and dispersion characteristics, depending on their intended use in coatings, plastics, or printing inks.