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DCL 2538 Quinophthalone Yellow, PY.138

CASE Ingredients Features
Good Weather FastnessLight Fastness
Chemical Family
Aminoketones

DCL 2538 Quinophthalone Yellow, PY.138 is an opaque, green shade yellow with low viscosity in liquid systems and excellent light and weather fastness. It is greener than 2338 and exhibits high hiding power and good dispersibility. 2538 is FDA-approved (21 CFR Part 178.3297).

Identification

Chemical Name

3456-Tetrachloro-N-[2-(4567-tetrachloro-23-dihydro-13-dioxo-1H-inden-2-yl)-8-quinolyl]phthalimide

CASE Ingredients Functions
Pigment

Product families

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Automotive & Transportation
  • Aerospace Coatings
  • Automotive OEM Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
  • Decorative Paints
Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes
  • Aerospace Coatings
  • Automotive OEM Coatings
Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes
  • Decorative Paints Coatings & Stains
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
  • Industrial Coatings
Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks
  • Flexography
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
  • Aerospace & Aviation

Product Families

Pigments & Colorants — Color Pigments
  • Organic Pigments
CASE Ingredients — Pigments & Colorants
  • Color Pigments

Other characteristics

Brand
DCL
Color
Yellow
CI Name
Pigment Yellow 138
Synonyms
C.I. Pigment Yellow 138, C.I. 56300, PY 138
CI Number
56300
Pigment Type
Organic Pigments
Note
Resistance Properties Legend
1 = Poor, 2 = Fair, 3 = Good, 4 = Very Good, 5 = Excellent
Lightfastness Legend
1-2 = Poor, 3-4 = Fair, 5 = Good, 6-7 = Very Good, 8 = Excellent
Warpage
1 = Minimal, 2 = Some, 3 = Severe
Weatherfastness
1 = Poor, 2 = Fair, 3 = Good, 4 = Very Good, 5 = Excellent
C.I. Name
Pigment Yellow 138
Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Building & Construction
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Printing & Packaging
C.I. Number
56300
Technology
  • CASE Ingredients
  • Pigments & Colorants
Country Availability
  • Canada
  • USA
Coating End Applications
Powder Coating
Certifications and Compliance
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 9001
Ink and Toner End Applications
  • Flexography Ink
  • Solventborne Ink

Technical data

Table 1 of 4

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Oil Absorption—g/100g
Moisture Contentmax. 1.0%
pH5.0 - 7.0—
Specific Gravity1.8—

Table 2 of 4

8 rows
CharacteristicValue
MEK5.0
Water Content5.0
Mineral Spirits5.0
Xylene4.0
Ethanol5.0
Ethyl Acetate5.0
Acid5.0
Alkali5.0

Table 3 of 4

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnit
Heat Stability (Paints)250.0°C

Table 4 of 4

2 rows
CharacteristicValue
Lightfastness (1-8): Masstone8.0
Lightfastness (1-8): Tint 1:107.0

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