This page compares 19 yellow organic pigments from TRESAI Chemical technical data sheets. Heat resistance spans 160–300 °C, top lightfastness reaches 8/8 on the Blue Wool scale (ISO 105-B02), and the grades cover 9 chemical classes (Disazo (Diarylide), Benzimidazolone, Monoazo (Arylide), Isoindolinone, Quinophthalone, Isoindoline, Azo Metal Complex (Nickel Azo), Monoazo Lake (Metal Salt), Monoazo (Acetoacetanilide)). Every value links to the full product specification; the complete dataset is in the 64-pigment properties comparison.
The Yellow Comparison Table — 19 Grades
| Pigment | Chemical Class | C.I. | CAS | Heat | Light | Oil Abs. | Ink | Coat. | Plast. | Textile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigment Yellow 110 | Isoindolinone | 56280 | 5590-18-1 | 300 °C | 8/8 | ≤40 g/100g | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Pigment Yellow 12 | Disazo (Diarylide) | 21090 | 6358-85-9 | 180 °C | 5/8 | ≤45 g/100g | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pigment Yellow 13 | Disazo (Diarylide) | 21100 | 5102-83-0 | 200 °C | 5/8 | ≤50 g/100g | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Pigment Yellow 138 | Quinophthalone | 56300 | 30125-47-4 | 300 °C | 8/8 | ≤45 g/100g | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Pigment Yellow 139 | Isoindoline | 56270 | 36888-99-0 | 280 °C | 8/8 | ≤45 g/100g | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Pigment Yellow 14 | Disazo (Diarylide) | 21095 | 5468-75-7 | 200 °C | 5/8 | ≤40 g/100g | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Pigment Yellow 150 | Azo Metal Complex (Nickel Azo) | 12775 | 61775-61-9 | 250 °C | 7-8/8 | ≤44 g/100g | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Pigment Yellow 151 | Benzimidazolone | 20060 | 31837-28-8 | 250 °C | 7/8 | ≤40 g/100g | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Pigment Yellow 154 | Benzimidazolone | 68190 | 68516-73-4 | 260 °C | 7-8/8 | ≤45 g/100g | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Pigment Yellow 155 | Disazo (Diarylide) | 20020 | 68516-73-4 | 260 °C | 8/8 | ≤45 g/100g | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Pigment Yellow 168 | Monoazo Lake (Metal Salt) | 13960 | 71832-85-4 | 270 °C | 7/8 | ≤45 g/100g | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Pigment Yellow 17 | Disazo (Diarylide) | 20040 | 4531-49-1 | 200 °C | 5/8 | ≤50 g/100g | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Pigment Yellow 180 | Benzimidazolone | 21290 | 77804-81-0 | 290 °C | 8/8 | ≤40 g/100g | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Pigment Yellow 191 | Benzimidazolone | 18795 | 129423-54-7 | 300 °C | 7/8 | ≤40 g/100g | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Pigment Yellow 3 | Monoazo (Acetoacetanilide) | 11710 | 6485-99-2 | 160 °C | 6/8 | ≤30 g/100g | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Pigment Yellow 65 | Monoazo (Arylide) | 11740 | 6542-78-2 | 200 °C | 6-7/8 | ≤45 g/100g | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Pigment Yellow 74 | Monoazo (Arylide) | 11741 | 6358-31-2 | 200 °C | 7/8 | ≤45 g/100g | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Pigment Yellow 81 | Disazo (Diarylide) | 21127 | 22094-93-5 | 220 °C | 7/8 | ≤40 g/100g | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Pigment Yellow 83 | Disazo (Diarylide) | 21108 | 5567-15-7 | 220 °C | 7-8/8 | ≤45 g/100g | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
Application columns are normalized from TRESAI technical data sheet application fields: Ink covers offset, solvent, water-based, NC and UV printing inks; Coating covers industrial, automotive, architectural and powder coatings; Plastic covers masterbatch and engineered resins; Textile covers textile printing and dyeing. A dash means the grade is not listed for that field on its technical data sheet.
Chemical Classes in This Family
This yellow selection covers 9 chemical classes: Disazo (Diarylide) (7); Benzimidazolone (4); Monoazo (Arylide) (2); Isoindolinone (1); Quinophthalone (1); Isoindoline (1); Azo Metal Complex (Nickel Azo) (1); Monoazo Lake (Metal Salt) (1); Monoazo (Acetoacetanilide) (1). Class chemistry is the fastest predictor of solvent fastness and outdoor durability within a color family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which yellow pigment has the highest heat resistance?
Pigment Yellow 110, Pigment Yellow 138, Pigment Yellow 191 hold 300 °C, 300 °C, 300 °C — the highest heat resistance among the 19 yellow grades on this page.
Which yellow pigments have the best lightfastness?
Pigment Yellow 110, Pigment Yellow 12, Pigment Yellow 13, Pigment Yellow 138, Pigment Yellow 139, Pigment Yellow 14, Pigment Yellow 150, Pigment Yellow 151, Pigment Yellow 154, Pigment Yellow 155, Pigment Yellow 168, Pigment Yellow 17, Pigment Yellow 180, Pigment Yellow 191, Pigment Yellow 3, Pigment Yellow 65, Pigment Yellow 74, Pigment Yellow 81, Pigment Yellow 83 reach 8/8 on the Blue Wool scale (ISO 105-B02) — the best lightfastness in this yellow selection.
Which yellow pigments are suitable for plastics?
Pigment Yellow 110, Pigment Yellow 12, Pigment Yellow 14, Pigment Yellow 155, Pigment Yellow 191, Pigment Yellow 83 are listed for plastic applications (masterbatch and engineered resins) in this comparison.
View the full 64-pigment properties comparison
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