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PY138 for PP
Pigment Yellow 138 PY138 — a diarylide / arylide yellow for pp, supplied from India with dispersion guidance, export packing and complete technical documentation.
Why this grade
PY138 in PP
Pigment Yellow 138 (PY138) is chosen for pp where buyers need dependable shade, moderate-to-high light fastness by grade and moderate-to-good heat stability by grade. High-performance yellow for demanding coating and plastic requirements. 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
PY138
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 PY138
Request the full pack for compliance, customs clearance and quality approval.
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PY138 × PP FAQs
Is PY138 suitable for PP?
Yes. Pigment Yellow 138 PY138 is a diarylide / arylide yellow widely specified for pp, offering moderate-to-high light fastness by grade and moderate-to-good heat stability by grade. Confirm the exact PY138 values for your pp formulation and processing conditions against the current Technical Data Sheet before finalising the grade.
How is PY138 dispersed for PP?
PY138 is supplied with guidance on oil absorption and recommended dispersion for pp. 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 PY138?
A Technical Data Sheet, Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) and batch Certificate of Analysis for PY138 in pp 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 PY138?
MOQ and lead time for PY138 depend on packing size, shade approval and destination market. Share your monthly or annual pp volume and target country and the export desk will confirm MOQ, price and shipment schedule.
Can I get a sample of PY138 for PP 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 pp system before a bulk export order.
Buyer knowledge base
PY138 for PP: a quick sourcing guide
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Right grade, first time
Matched to your substrate, process temperature and fastness targets — not just the colour name.
Repeatable batches
Shade and strength held to approved reference standards, order after order.