
Product Name: Pigment Yellow 74 (P.Y. 74)
Chemical Name: 2-[(2-methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-N-(2-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxobutanamide
Color Index: C.I. 11741
CAS: 6358-31-2 (High-Purity Industrial Grade) – Innovatively optimized with precision monoazo synthesis technology, presenting a warm, bright golden yellow hue with subtle orange undertones, featuring excellent light fastness (Grade 6) and good chemical stability, outperforming traditional low-grade yellow pigments in color uniformity, dispersion, and adaptability for multi-industry applications.
Molecular formula: C18H18N4O6
Formula Weight: 386.36 g/mol – Unique monoazo organic structure, distinct from disazo (P.Y. 12) and quinacridone (P.V. 23, P.R. 122) pigments, balancing bright color, processing adaptability, and cost-efficiency, providing reliable, versatile yellow coloring solutions for industrial and commercial manufacturers.
Synonyms: Pigment Yellow 74; P.Y. 74; Monoazo Yellow Pigment; Golden Yellow Pigment; Fast Yellow 74; Permanent Yellow 74; High-Purity Yellow Pigment; Industrial Golden Yellow Pigment
Application:
Widely applied in water-based/solvent-based printing inks, industrial coatings, plastic coloring (PVC, PP, PE), textile printing, stationery, and wood coatings, suitable for products requiring warm golden yellow color, good fastness, and wide formulation compatibility, adaptable to both water and solvent systems.
1.Product Description
Pigment Yellow 74 (P.Y. 74) is an innovative high-performance monoazo organic pigment, redefining versatile industrial coloring with its warm, bright golden yellow hue—rich yet not overpowering, with subtle orange undertones that add a unique aesthetic appeal, perfectly catering to the diverse needs of industrial, commercial, and consumer-facing applications. Unlike traditional monoazo yellow pigments that suffer from color inconsistency, poor dispersion, or limited compatibility, our P.Y. 74 features a proprietary monoazo synthesis and precision purification technology, delivering three client-centric advantages: a warm, uniform golden yellow hue, excellent light fastness (Grade 6), and wide formulation compatibility—solving manufacturers’ pain points of uneven coloring, limited application scope, and high processing costs.
Crafted with advanced low-temperature diazotization and coupling technology, combined with multi-stage purification process, Pigment Yellow 74 boasts a uniform fine particle structure (specific surface area of 16 m²/g) that ensures excellent dispersion, eliminating agglomeration and sedimentation in both water-based and solvent-based formulations, as well as plastic melts, greatly reducing production waste and improving coloring efficiency. Its 100% compliance with REACH, RoHS, and EINECS 228-768-4 standards (non-toxic, heavy metal-free, no harmful additives) adds an extra layer of value, making it suitable for food contact packaging, children’s products, and eco-friendly industrial applications. What truly differentiates it is its wide compatibility—seamlessly adapting to water-based and solvent-based systems, expanding its application scope across multiple industries.
Engineered for long-term reliability, P.Y. 74 boasts Grade 6 light fastness, with colored products retaining their warm golden yellow hue for more than 3 years under outdoor exposure, even when mixed with titanium dioxide for light color matching. It has good thermal stability (stable up to 170℃ for long-term processing), water resistance, oil resistance, and acid-alkali resistance (Grade 4), preventing color bleeding and fading in diverse industrial environments. With strong tinting strength, only 16-19% loading is needed to achieve standard color depth, significantly reducing raw material costs. It’s not just a yellow pigment—it’s a versatile, safety-compliant solution to elevate the aesthetics and adaptability of your products, helping you cover more application scenarios and gain a competitive edge in the market.
2.Product Specifications
| Product name | Pigment Yellow 74 (P.Y. 74) |
| Appearance | Bright yellow powder |
| CAS No. | 6358-31-2 |
| ENIECS | 228-768-4 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water and ethanol; excellent dispersion in water-based/solvent-based formulations and plastic melts. |
| Style | Organic Pigment |
| Tinting Strength | 100%±5 |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| Packing | 25kg/drum/bag/paper box |
| Melting Point | 275-293°C |
| Application | Water/solvent-based printing inks, industrial coatings, plastic coloring, textile printing, stationery, wood coatings. |
3.Product Application
Pigment Yellow 74 is a versatile, cost-effective monoazo organic pigment, tailored to meet the specific needs of multi-industry sectors with its warm golden yellow hue, excellent fastness, and wide formulation compatibility. Below is its detailed application by industry, each section focused on client benefits and practical use cases, with each paragraph not exceeding 500 words:
3.1 Water-Based & Solvent-Based Printing Inks
Pigment Yellow 74 is a highly adaptable choice for both water-based and solvent-based printing inks, including offset printing, flexographic printing, screen printing, and digital printing. Its excellent dispersion capability ensures smooth ink flow, eliminating sedimentation and clumping in both ink systems, reducing production downtime and waste. With strong tinting strength and warm color saturation, only 16-19% loading is needed to achieve standard color depth, significantly cutting ink formulation costs. The warm golden yellow hue with subtle orange undertones delivers vivid, eye-catching prints, making it ideal for food packaging, product labels, brochures, and commercial printing. Its Grade 6 lightfastness ensures prints retain their warmth and vibrancy for years, even under outdoor exposure or frequent handling.
3.2 Industrial & Wood Coatings
Suitable for industrial coatings and wood coatings, including air-drying paints, baking enamels, and water-based wood finishes, Pigment Yellow 74 offers excellent compatibility with various resin systems (acrylic, alkyd, water-based latex). Its uniform dispersion ensures even color distribution, creating a smooth, glossy finish without visible pigment particles. Its thermal stability up to 170℃ ensures consistent color during coating curing, while its acid-alkali resistance (Grade 4) prevents fading or discoloration from environmental pollutants and weak chemicals. The warm golden yellow hue adds a classic, elegant touch to industrial products, furniture, and woodwork, combining aesthetics and long-term durability at a cost-effective price point.
3.3 Plastic Coloring
Applicable to plastic coloring, including PVC (rigid and soft), PP, PE, and ABS, Pigment Yellow 74 features excellent compatibility with plastic melts, ensuring uniform dispersion during injection molding and extrusion, eliminating streaking or color unevenness. Its thermal stability up to 170℃ meets the processing requirements of most common plastics, retaining its warm golden yellow hue without discoloration. With strong tinting strength, low loading is required, reducing raw material costs. It has good migration resistance (especially in rigid PVC), preventing color bleeding in plastic products, and its Grade 6 lightfastness ensures long-term color stability, making it ideal for plastic toys, household plastic products, packaging plastics, and decorative plastic parts.
3.4 Textile Printing & Stationery
In textile printing, Pigment Yellow 74 is suitable for both water-based and solvent-based textile inks, especially for cotton, polyester, and blended fabrics. It delivers good color fastness (light fastness up to Grade 6, wash fastness up to Grade 4), retaining its warm golden yellow hue even after repeated laundering and outdoor exposure. Its warm tone is popular in fashion, home textiles, and decorative fabrics, and it can be mixed with other pigments to create diverse golden and yellow shades. In stationery, it is ideal for color pencils, crayons, markers, and office supplies, with good color fastness, no fading or smudging, and vivid coloration that appeals to consumers. Its wide compatibility and cost-effectiveness make it a preferred choice for large-scale stationery production.
4.Our Advantage
1) Provide free samples for testing or comparing the effect difference and cost performance.
2) Fast response speed, customers' questions at any time will be responded to in two hours.
3) Fast delivery: the fastest delivery can be made on the same day.
4) Different packaging solutions: provide various packaging options according to customer requirements.
5) Technical guidance: provide improved coloring formulas and guidance according to customer production materials.
6) Sample retention or sample mailing before bulk delivery.
7) Providing certifications, such as Reach certification.
8) Different payment methods: TT, LC, etc.
9) Providing door-to-door DDP service.
5.Packing Information
Usually is 25Kg/cardboard drum or paper box or bag with inner double PE liner. Or provide customized packaging according to customer requirements.