Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Clariant Hostaprint Yellow HG 34 VP5285 Pigment

Clariant Hostaprint Yellow HG 34 VP5285 is a high-performance organic pigment dispersion for gravure and flexo printing inks, offering excellent gloss, transparency, and lightfastness. Designed for food packaging and premium labels, it ensures consistent color strength, low viscosity, and superior substrate adhesion on PE, PP, and PET films.
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  • clariant hostaprint yellow hg 34 vp5285 pigment_e0ad3e01

Features Of Clariant Hostaprint Yellow HG 34 VP5285 Pigment

  1. High chroma yellow shade with excellent brightness and clean hue.

  2. Outstanding thermal stability suitable for high-speed gravure and flexographic printing processes.

  3. Good dispersibility in common solvent-based and water-based ink systems.

  4. Low migration profile, meeting stringent regulatory requirements for packaging inks.

  5. Consistent batch-to-batch color reproducibility supported by Clariant’s quality control standards.

Typical Applications Of Clariant Hostaprint Yellow HG 34 VP5285 Pigment

  1. Food packaging inks (non-direct food contact applications).

  2. Flexible packaging gravure inks for laminates and films.

  3. Label printing inks for pressure-sensitive and wet-glue adhesives.

  4. Publication gravure inks requiring high print fidelity and gloss retention.

  5. Industrial coding and marking inks for pharmaceutical and consumer goods packaging.

Specifications Of Clariant Hostaprint Yellow HG 34 VP5285 Pigment

Chemical TypeAzo pigment (disazo)
Product FormFree-flowing powder
AppearanceYellow to orange-yellow powder
Primary ApplicationsGravure and flexographic packaging inks
Key FeaturesThermally stable, low-migration, high-opacity
Regulatory ComplianceCompliant with EU Directive 2009/142/EC (Framework for inks in food packaging)
Recommended DispersantsPolymers based on acrylic or polyurethane chemistry
Storage ConditionsStore in cool, dry place; protect from moisture and direct sunlight


Clariant Hostaprint Yellow HG 34 VP5285 Pigment – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary application field for Hostaprint Yellow HG 34 VP5285?

A: This pigment is specifically developed for high-performance gravure and flexographic printing inks used on packaging substrates, including paper, board, and certain flexible films where excellent transparency, clean hue, and good gloss are required.


Q2: Is Hostaprint Yellow HG 34 VP5285 suitable for food-contact packaging applications?

A: It is designed to meet regulatory expectations for indirect food contact in printing inks, subject to final formulation compliance. Users must verify suitability against applicable regional regulations and perform full system-level migration testing as part of their safety assessment.


Q3: How does this pigment perform in terms of lightfastness and heat stability?

A: Hostaprint Yellow HG 34 VP5285 offers very good lightfastness and thermal stability under typical ink drying and converting conditions, supporting reliable performance in demanding packaging applications such as pasteurized or hot-fill processes.


Q4: What dispersion characteristics can be expected in standard ink vehicles?

A: The pigment exhibits excellent dispersibility in common solvent-based and water-based gravure and flexo ink systems, enabling efficient milling and stable ink rheology without excessive surfactant demand.



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