Pigment Yellow 3

Brand	Fineland Chem
Color Index	Pigment Yellow 3
Color Index No	11710
CAS No	6486-23-3
EC No	229-355-1
Chemical Group	Mono Azo
Chemical Formula	C₁₆H₁₂Cl₂N₄O₄

What is Pigment Yellow 3

Pigment Yellow 3 (C.I. 11710) is a synthetic organic monoazo pigment known for its bright greenish-yellow shade and wide use in printing inks and coatings. Based on aromatic azo chemistry, it provides clear coloration with moderate tinting strength and is typically selected for applications requiring vivid yellow tones under controlled exposure conditions. Pigment Yellow 3 has been widely used in publication printing and general-purpose industrial coloration.

Product Technical Data and Typical Performance Values

PY3 – DuraPaint®6103 ⬇️TDS

This is a greenish yellow pigment with good opacity and color strength, suitable for industrial coating applications.

Physical Properties

Test Item	Specification
Density (g/cm3 )	1.35-1.45
Specific Surface Area(m2/g)	6.8-12
Oil Absorption(g/100g)	35-45
PH Value	5.0-8.0
Moisture Content(%)	≤2.5
Total impurities(ppm)	≤600

Fastness Properties

Heat Resistance (℃)	160	Alkali Resistance (1-5)	5
Light Resistance (Full Shade, 1-8)	5-6	Migration Resistance(1-5)	3
Light (Reduced tinting, 1-8)	5	Ethyl Acetate (1-5)	4
Weather Resistance (1-5)	3-4	Ethanol (1-5)	3-4
Acid Resistance (1-5)	5	MEK (1-5)	4

Typical Applications

Pigment Yellow 3 is commonly used in:

Offset and letterpress printing inks
Publication and newspaper inks
Water-based and solvent-based decorative coatings
Paper coloration
Stationery inks and art materials

It is primarily applied in indoor or short-term exposure environments.

Key Performance Properties Related to Applications

Color Shade
Pigment Yellow 3 delivers a bright greenish-yellow tone, often used as a process yellow component in printing ink formulations.
Tinting Strength
It provides moderate tinting strength suitable for economical ink and coating production.
Dispersibility
The pigment can be dispersed using conventional milling equipment in common ink and coating binders.
Solvent Compatibility
Compatible with many traditional solvent-based and water-based ink systems.
Processing Conditions
Best suited for low to medium temperature processing; not typically intended for high-heat engineering plastics.

Advantages

1. Strong Greenish Hue for Vibrant Green Shades

Pigment Yellow 3 delivers a vivid yellow color with a distinct greenish undertone, which, when combined with blue pigments like Copper Phthalocyanine (CuPe), creates vibrant green shades.

2. High Opacity and Excellent Lightfastness

With a low specific surface area of 8 m²/g, Pigment Yellow 3 ensures superior opacity and outstanding lightfastness, making it ideal for long-lasting applications.

3. Versatile for Various Applications

This pigment is well-suited for a range of applications, including air-drying paints, latex paints, coating printing pastes, packaging inks, soaps, and stationery items, offering versatile coloring solutions.

Typical Limitations

Moderate lightfastness compared to high-performance yellow pigments
Not recommended for long-term outdoor exposure
Limited heat stability in high-temperature plastics
Potential migration in certain plasticized or flexible systems

Buyer Guidance

When selecting Pigment Yellow 3, buyers typically evaluate:

Lightfastness requirements for the end product
Intended exposure conditions (indoor vs. outdoor)
Processing temperatures
Ink or coating system compatibility
Regulatory compliance needs

Laboratory testing under actual production conditions is recommended to confirm suitability.

Synonyms

PIGMENT YELLOW 3	Pigment Yellow 3 C.I. 11710	Hansa Yellow 10G	Orgalda Yellow 10G
Fast Yellow 10G	1104 Fast Yellow 10G	Luconyl Yellow 0960	Pollux Yellow PM-10GC
C.I. 11710	6486-23-3 Pigment Yellow 3	Monolite Yellow 10GE HD	Sanyo Fast Yellow 10G
Pigment Yellow 10 G	Covarina Yellow 1793	Navifast Yellow 10G	Symuler Fast Yellow 10GH
Hansagelb10G	Cosmenylt Yellow 10G

Manufacturer and Supplier Information

Pigment Yellow 3 is manufactured by producers specializing in azo pigment chemistry. Commercial grades may vary in particle size, surface treatment, and dispersibility characteristics depending on the intended application sector.