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

Clariant Permanent Yellow GR 01 Pigment

Clariant Permanent Yellow GR 01 is a high-performance benzimidazolone pigment offering excellent lightfastness heat stability and weather resistance. Part of Clariant’s Permanent Pigments series it delivers strong tinting strength clean yellow hue and outstanding dispersion in plastics coatings and inks. Widely used in automotive and premium packaging applications demanding durability and color consistency.
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  • clariant permanent yellow gr 01 pigment_e433cd48

Features Of Clariant Permanent Yellow GR 01 Pigment

  1. High chroma yellow shade with excellent color strength and clean undertone.

  2. Outstanding thermal stability—suitable for processing up to 280 °C in engineering plastics.

  3. Good lightfastness and weather resistance in demanding outdoor applications.

  4. Low migration and blooming resistance in PVC, polyolefins, and styrenics.

  5. Optimized for dispersion stability in both solvent-based and water-based systems.

Typical Applications Of Clariant Permanent Yellow GR 01 Pigment

  1. Automotive interior and exterior plastic components (e.g., dashboards, bumpers).

  2. Packaging films and containers requiring FDA-compliant colorants for non-direct food contact.

  3. Industrial coatings for machinery, agricultural equipment, and construction materials.

  4. Masterbatch formulations for injection-molded consumer goods and technical parts.

  5. Engineering thermoplastics including ABS, PS, PC/ABS blends, and polypropylene.

Specifications Of Clariant Permanent Yellow GR 01 Pigment

Chemical TypeAzo pigment (disazo)
Product FormFree-flowing powder
AppearanceYellow to greenish-yellow powder
Primary ApplicationsPlastics, coatings, inks
Key FeaturesThermal stability, low migration, high tinctorial strength
BenefitsConsistent batch-to-batch color performance and ease of dispersion
Regulatory StatusCompliant with EU REACH; suitable for non-food-contact plastics per EU Directive 2002/72/EC
pH Range (Aqueous Slurry)6.5 – 8.0


Clariant Permanent Yellow GR 01 Pigment – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary chemical class of Clariant Permanent Yellow GR 01?

A: Clariant Permanent Yellow GR 01 is an organic pigment based on the monoazo pyridone chemical structure, offering a balanced combination of hue strength, lightfastness, and thermal stability.


Q2: Is this pigment suitable for use in food-contact plastics?

A: Permanent Yellow GR 01 is not approved for direct food-contact applications under major global regulatory frameworks. It may be considered for non-food-contact layers in multilayer packaging or for industrial plastic applications where migration restrictions do not apply.


Q3: How does this pigment perform during high-temperature processing, such as injection molding?

A: This pigment demonstrates good thermal stability up to approximately 280 °C for short residence times, making it suitable for standard polyolefin and PS processing. Extended exposure above 260 °C may lead to gradual hue shift and reduced chroma.


Q4: What types of dispersants or additives are typically recommended to optimize dispersion in polymer systems?

A: For optimal dispersion in polyolefins and styrenics, non-ionic surfactants or polymeric dispersants with anchoring groups are commonly used. The choice depends on the base resin polarity and processing method — masterbatch producers often tailor the additive package to match specific extrusion conditions and final application requirements.



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