Pigment Yellow 13 is a widely used organic compound prized for its vivid yellow colour. It is a mid-shade yellow monoazo pigment commonly used in decorative coatings. This azo compound falls under the category of Diarylide pigments, derived from 3,3-dichlorobenzidine. It bears resemblance to Pigment Yellow 12, but differs in that it replaces two xylyl groups with phenyl.

Specification

Chemical name – Benzidine Yellow 45-2650 ,Tranzidene Yellow.

Chemical type – Organic

CAS no – 5102-83-0

Odour – Odour less

Physical Appearance – Yellow Powder

Solubility in water – Insoluble

Applications –

1. Paints (industrial and enamel paints)
2. Printing inks (water-based and solvent-based inks)
3. Plastics
4. Rubber
5. Cement colour
6. Textile and cable compounds