High chroma yellow shade with excellent lightfastness (ISO 105-B02, Grade 7–8)
Outstanding heat stability up to 240 °C for demanding polymer processing
Low migration behavior in PVC, polyolefins, and engineering plastics
Excellent dispersibility in both aqueous and solvent-based systems
Compliant with major global regulatory frameworks including EU REACH and US FDA 21 CFR 178.3297
Polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) injection-molded consumer goods
Rigid PVC profiles and window frames
Automotive interior trim components
Industrial coatings requiring high color consistency and weather resistance
Masterbatch concentrates for food-contact packaging films
| Chemical Type | Azo pigment (Pigment Yellow 170) |
| Product Form | Fine free-flowing powder |
| Appearance | Bright greenish-yellow powder |
| Primary Applications | Polyolefins, rigid PVC, engineering plastics, industrial coatings |
| Key Features | High tinctorial strength, low dusting, excellent thermal stability |
| Benefits | Consistent batch-to-batch color, reduced processing defects, extended service life under UV exposure |
| Regulatory Status | EU REACH registered; compliant with FDA 21 CFR 178.3297 for food-contact polymers |
Q1: What is the primary application field for Clariant Y F5RK 170?
A: Clariant Y F5RK 170 is primarily designed for high-performance coloring in engineering thermoplastics, especially polyolefins and polyesters, where excellent heat stability, lightfastness, and dispersion behavior are required.
Q2: Is Y F5RK 170 suitable for food-contact plastics?
A: This pigment is not pre-approved for direct food-contact applications under major global regulatory frameworks; suitability must be confirmed case-by-case based on final formulation, processing conditions, and applicable regional regulations.
Q3: How does Y F5RK 170 perform under high-temperature processing?
A: It exhibits very good thermal stability, enabling use in demanding melt-processing operations such as injection molding and extrusion of engineering plastics without significant color shift or degradation.
Q4: What is the typical dosage range for Y F5RK 170 in polymer masterbatches?
A: Dosage depends on the desired shade strength and polymer matrix, but it is typically used at low concentrations—generally ranging from 0.1% to 2% by weight in final compounds.
Q5: Does Y F5RK 170 require special handling or dispersion aids during compounding?
A: While inherently dispersible in many thermoplastics, optimal results are achieved using standard industrial compounding equipment and may benefit from conventional dispersing agents or carrier resins compatible with the target polymer system.
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