Migration control
For plasticised and polyolefin systems, grades are chosen to resist blooming and plate-out.
Yellow Pigments
Pigment Yellow 138 PY138
High-performance yellow for demanding coating and plastic requirements. Available for bulk export from India with sample shade matching, export packing, and complete technical documentation.
Technical snapshot
PY138 at a glance
Qualitative selection guidance for procurement and R&D — verify final values against the TDS for your formulation.
Colour family
Yellow Pigments
Colour index / code
PY138
HSN / HS code
3204 17 90
Shade family
Yellow shade family — diarylide and arylide
Fastness profile
moderate-to-high light fastness by grade; moderate-to-good heat stability by grade
Typical applications
Procurement checks
- Confirm shade direction, tinting strength, opacity and dispersion target against your reference standard
- Match moderate-to-good heat stability by grade and moderate-to-high light fastness by grade to your processing temperature and end-use exposure
- Agree export packing, palletisation, labelling and the documents your import team requires
Documentation
Documents for PY138
Request the full document pack for compliance, customs clearance and quality approval.
Country supply
PY138 supplier pages by market
Country-specific export support for buyers sourcing PY138 from India.
By application
PY138 by application
Match PY138 to what you are colouring — from masterbatch and plastics to inks and coatings.
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Answers
PY138 buyer FAQs
Common procurement, technical and export questions for Pigment Yellow 138.
What is Pigment Yellow 138 (PY138) used for?
Pigment Yellow 138 (PY138) is an export-grade yellow pigment most commonly specified for Automotive Paint, Industrial Coatings. High-performance yellow for demanding coating and plastic requirements. Buyers choose it when they need dependable shade and batch-to-batch consistency for repeat industrial production.
What are the heat and light fastness properties of PY138?
PY138 belongs to the yellow shade family — diarylide and arylide, offering moderate-to-high light fastness by grade and moderate-to-good heat stability by grade, with economical ink grades through to durable coating shades. These are qualitative guides — confirm the exact values for your resin system and processing temperature against the current Technical Data Sheet before finalising a grade.
Which grades should I compare with PY138?
Within yellow pigments, buyers often compare PY138 with PY12 (Pigment Yellow 12), PY13 (Pigment Yellow 13), PY14 (Pigment Yellow 14) to balance shade direction, tinting strength, fastness and cost for the target application.
Do you provide TDS, SDS/MSDS and COA for PY138?
Yes. A Technical Data Sheet, Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) and batch Certificate of Analysis are available for PY138 on request, along with REACH and RoHS declarations and export packing details for customs clearance.
What is the minimum order quantity 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 volume, packing preference and target country and the export desk will confirm MOQ, price and shipment timeline.
Can I request export samples of PY138 before a bulk order?
Yes. Pre-shipment samples of PY138 with supporting documents are provided so your R&D and QA teams can verify shade, strength and dispersion in your own formulation before committing to a bulk export order.
Buyer knowledge base
Pigment Yellow 138 PY138: a quick sourcing guide
Everything a procurement team checks before a pigment order — technical fit, compliance documents, packing and lead time — in one short brief.
Compliance on file
REACH and RoHS declarations and correct HS codes prepared for your market's customs.
Trial then commit
Approve shade, strength and dispersion on a sample before any production quantity.
Built for export
25 kg bags, palletised and batch-labelled, cleared under HSN 3204 17 90 for smooth customs.