High chroma, clean yellow shade with excellent lightfastness for demanding applications.
Optimized for low migration and high thermal stability in polymer processing up to 260 °C.
Free of heavy metals and compliant with major global regulatory frameworks including EU REACH and US FDA 21 CFR §178.3297.
Excellent dispersion performance in polyolefins, engineering plastics, and masterbatch systems.
Consistent batch-to-batch color reproducibility supported by Clariant’s stringent quality control.
Polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) packaging films requiring food-contact compliance.
Automotive interior components including dashboards, trim parts, and air vents.
Household appliances housings and consumer electronics enclosures.
Technical injection-molded parts for medical devices where color stability and biocompatibility are critical.
| Chemical Type | Azo pigment-based organic color paste |
| Product Form | Paste (solvent-free, carrier-based) |
| Appearance | Homogeneous, viscous yellow paste |
| Primary Applications | Polyolefins, engineering plastics, masterbatches |
| Key Features | Low migration, high thermal stability, regulatory-compliant |
| Benefits | Superior color consistency, easy dispersion, broad processing window |
| Storage Conditions | Store at 15–25 °C; protect from freezing and direct sunlight |
| Shelf Life | 24 months from date of manufacture under recommended conditions |
Q1: What is the primary application area for Hostatint Yellow A-H3G 100?
A: Hostatint Yellow A-H3G 100 is a high-performance organic pigment-based color paste designed primarily for coloring polyolefin compounds—especially PP and PE—in applications requiring good thermal stability, dispersion quality, and consistent hue reproducibility during extrusion and injection molding.
Q2: Is this color paste suitable for food-contact or pharmaceutical packaging applications?
A: Hostatint Yellow A-H3G 100 is formulated without heavy metals and complies with general regulatory expectations for indirect food contact in polyolefins, subject to final formulation validation. Customers must verify compliance with applicable regional regulations—including migration testing—as part of their own regulatory dossier.
Q3: How should this paste be incorporated into polyolefin compounds?
A: It is typically added directly to the polymer melt during compounding using standard twin-screw extruders. Good mixing intensity and residence time are recommended to ensure uniform dispersion. Pre-blending with carrier resin or masterbatch dilution may be used depending on equipment and target concentration.
Q4: What is the typical dosage range for achieving full opacity or strong chroma in PP?
A: Dosage depends on the desired shade strength, base polymer, and processing conditions, but it is generally used at low concentrations—typically ranging from 0.1% to 2% by weight—to achieve robust yellow coloration with excellent tinctorial strength and minimal impact on mechanical properties.
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