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DCL 2820M Syn Micronized Yel Iron Oxide, PY.42

Chemical Name
Iron Oxide Yellow

DCL 2820M Syn Micronized Yel Iron Oxide, PY.42 is a synthetic micronized yellow pigment that has superior dispersibility, improved hiding, and lower oil absorption. 2820M is an offset to Bayferrox 1420M and is FDA-approved (Section 178.3297). It is recommended to be used in plastic and coating applications.

Identification

CASE Ingredients Functions
Pigment

Product families

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
  • Decorative Paints
Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes
  • Decorative Paints Coatings & Stains
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
  • Industrial Coatings

Product Families

Pigments & Colorants — Color Pigments
  • Inorganic Pigments
CASE Ingredients — Pigments & Colorants
  • Color Pigments
Plastics — Polymer Additives
  • Pigments & Colorants

Other characteristics

Brand
DCL
Color
Yellow
CI Name
Pigment Yellow 42
Synonyms
Ferric Oxide Yellow
CI Number
77492
Functions
Pigment, Pigment
Pigment Type
Inorganic Pigments
Note
Lightfastness Legend
1-2 = Poor, 3-4 = Fair, 5 = Good, 6-7 = Very Good, 8 = Excellent
Weatherfastness
1 = Poor, 2 = Fair, 3 = Good, 4 = Very Good, 5 = Excellent
C.I. Name
Pigment Yellow 42
Markets
  • Building & Construction
  • Paints & Coatings
C.I. Number
77492
Technology
  • CASE Ingredients
  • Pigments & Colorants
  • Plastics
Material Features
  • Good Dispersibility
  • Good Light Fastness
  • Good Weather Fastness
  • Low Oil Absorption
Country Availability
  • Canada
  • USA
Certifications and Compliance
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 9001
Compatible Polymers and Resins
  • Polyethylenes (PE)
  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
Pigment

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Iron Content86.0%
Volatile Matter (at 220°F)1.0%
pH4.0 - 7.0—
Water Soluble Salts0.25%
Oil Absorption18 - 28g/100g
Sieve Residue (325 Mesh)0.05%
Tamped Apparent Density0.6g/cm³
Density4.1g/cm³
Heat Stability (HDPE)171.0°C
Moisture Contentmax. 1.0%
Weatherfastness5.0—
Lightfastness8.0—

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