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PY12 for Coatings
Pigment Yellow 12 PY12 — a diarylide / arylide yellow for coatings, supplied from India with dispersion guidance, export packing and complete technical documentation.
Why this grade
PY12 in Coatings
Pigment Yellow 12 (PY12) is chosen for coatings where buyers need dependable shade, moderate-to-high light fastness by grade and moderate-to-good heat stability by grade. Economical diarylide yellow used in inks and industrial color systems. The final result depends on matching tinting strength, dispersion and the fastness profile to your resin system and processing temperature — verify against the TDS before finalising the grade.
Colour / code
PY12
Shade family
diarylide / arylide yellow
Fastness profile
moderate-to-high light fastness by grade; moderate-to-good heat stability by grade
HSN / HS code
3204 17 90
Also specified for
Documentation
Documents for PY12
Request the full pack for compliance, customs clearance and quality approval.
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PY12 × Coatings FAQs
Is PY12 suitable for Coatings?
Yes. Pigment Yellow 12 PY12 is a diarylide / arylide yellow widely specified for coatings, offering moderate-to-high light fastness by grade and moderate-to-good heat stability by grade. Confirm the exact PY12 values for your coatings formulation and processing conditions against the current Technical Data Sheet before finalising the grade.
How is PY12 dispersed for Coatings?
PY12 is supplied with guidance on oil absorption and recommended dispersion for coatings. Where direct let-down simplifies handling, ready-to-use pigment pastes are also available to improve batch-to-batch shade consistency.
What documents come with PY12?
A Technical Data Sheet, Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) and batch Certificate of Analysis for PY12 in coatings are provided on request, with REACH and RoHS declarations and HSN / HS code 3204 17 90 for customs clearance.
What is the MOQ and lead time for PY12?
MOQ and lead time for PY12 depend on packing size, shade approval and destination market. Share your monthly or annual coatings volume and target country and the export desk will confirm MOQ, price and shipment schedule.
Can I get a sample of PY12 for Coatings trials?
Yes. Pre-shipment samples with supporting documents are provided so your R&D and QA teams can validate shade, strength and dispersion in your coatings system before a bulk export order.
Buyer knowledge base
PY12 for Coatings: a quick sourcing guide
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