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Pigment Yellow 74

Brand
Fineland Chem
Color Index
Pigment Yellow 74 (PY74)
Color Index No
11741
CAS No
6358-31-2
EC No
228-768-4
Chemical Group
Single Azo
Chemical Formula C₁₈H₁₈N₄O₆

 

What is Pigment Yellow 74

Pigment Yellow 74 (C.I. 11741) is a synthetic organic monoazo yellow pigment widely used in printing inks, coatings, and certain plastic applications. It provides a bright greenish-yellow shade with good tinting strength and reliable processing performance. Due to its balanced color properties and compatibility with various binder systems, Pigment Yellow 74 is commonly applied in packaging printing and industrial coatings where consistent yellow coloration is required.

Product Technical Data and Typical Performance Values

PY74 – DuraPaint®6174       ⬇️TDS
It is an opaque and red shade monoazo pigment yellow 74 , mainly recommended for water/solvent-based coatings.

PY74 – DuraPaint®6174G-1       ⬇️TDS
It is an opaque and green shade monoazo pigment yellow 74 with very good glycol stability, and mainly recommended for coatings.

PY74 – DuraPaint®6174T       ⬇️TDS
It is a transparent, high color strength, green shade monoazo pigment yellow 74, mainly recommended for water-based inks and water-based coatings.

PY74 – DuraPaint®6174-HF       ⬇️TDS
It is a halogen-free Hansa Yellow 10G pigment designed for water-based systems, providing excellent color strength and brightness for coatings, inks, and textile applications.

Physical Properties

Test Item
Specification
Density (g/cm3 )
1.28-1.51
Specific Surface Area(m2/g)
14
Oil Absorption(g/100g)
30-40
PH Value
5-8
Bulk Density (lb/gal)
10.6-12.5
Total impurities(ppm)
≤600
Molecular structure formula of pigment yellow 74

Fastness Properties

Heat Resistance (℃) 180 Alkali Resistance (1-5) 5
Light Resistance (Full Shade, 1-8) 5-6 Migration Resistance(1-5) 4-5
Light (Reduced tinting, 1-8) 5 Ethyl Acetate (1-5) 4
Weather Resistance (1-5) 4 Ethanol (1-5) 5
Acid Resistance (1-5) 5 MEK (1-5) 3

Typical Applications

Pigment Yellow 74 is commonly used in:

  • Flexographic and gravure printing inks

  • Packaging and publication printing

  • Water-based and solvent-based coatings

  • Plastic coloration in selected resin systems

  • Paper and board coloration

It is mainly intended for indoor or moderate exposure applications.

Key Performance Properties Related to Applications

  • Color Shade:
    Provides a bright greenish-yellow tone suitable for process yellow formulations and blending.

  • Tinting Strength:
    Offers good tinting strength, supporting efficient color development in inks and coatings.

  • Dispersibility:
    Can be dispersed using conventional milling equipment in common binder and resin systems.

  • Lightfastness:
    Exhibits moderate to good lightfastness depending on the formulation and application conditions.

  • Processing Compatibility:
    Suitable for standard ink manufacturing and coating production processes.

Advantages

Bright Greenish-Yellow Shade – Delivers a clean, vivid tone ideal for inks and coatings.

High Tinting Strength and Good Lightfastness – Ensures strong color intensity and long-lasting durability.

Eco-Friendly Chrome Yellow Replacement – Provides excellent opacity and brightness without heavy metals.

Typical Limitations

  • Weather Resistance:
    Not typically intended for long-term outdoor exposure.

  • Heat Resistance:
    Limited suitability for high-temperature plastic processing.

  • Lightfastness:
    Moderate durability compared with high-performance yellow pigments.

  • Migration Resistance:
    Performance should be evaluated in plasticized or flexible substrates.

Buyer Guidance

  • Shade Requirements:
    Confirm whether a bright greenish-yellow tone matches the intended color formulation.

  • Printing Process:
    Evaluate compatibility with flexographic, gravure, or other printing systems.

  • Exposure Conditions:
    Consider indoor versus outdoor durability expectations.

  • Processing Conditions:
    Assess dispersion and curing conditions in the formulation system.

  • Regulatory Compliance:
    Review applicable industry standards and regional regulations.

Synonyms

C.I. Pigment Yellow 74 Fast Yellow 5GX Aqadisperse 2GO-EP Microlen Yellow GO-UA
C.I. 11741 Permanent Yellow, Lead-Free Colanyl Yellow 2GXD100 Spectra Cure Flush(G72-6508)
Dalamar Yellow Luna Yellow Dalamar MA Yellow YT-717 Suimei Fast Yellow L5G
Hansa Brilliant Yellow 5GX Ponolith Yellow Y Eljon Yellow GLS Yellow-074-DT-1023
Permanent Yellow 5GX Pigment Brilliant Yellow 5GX Hansa Brill.Yellow 5GX-W Yorabrite Yellow 2G

Manufacturer and Supplier Information

Pigment Yellow 74 is produced by manufacturers specializing in organic azo pigment chemistry. Commercial grades may vary in particle size distribution, surface treatment, and dispersion characteristics depending on the intended printing or coating application.

Package and Delivery

  • 25KG Kraft Bag, 400kg/500kg Carton Box

  • Lead Time: Normally around 15 days after signed contract.

FAQ

1.Is Pigment Yellow 74 suitable for packaging printing.

Yes. It is commonly used in flexographic and gravure inks for packaging applications.

2.Can it be used in water-based ink systems.

With appropriate dispersion techniques, Pigment Yellow 74 can be incorporated into many water-based ink formulations.

3.Is it suitable for plastic coloration.

It may be used in certain plastic systems, but processing temperature and formulation compatibility should be evaluated.

4.Does Pigment Yellow 74 provide strong tinting strength.

It offers good tinting strength suitable for many ink and coating formulations.

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