Product Description
Commonly referred to as yellow iron oxide, Pigment Yellow 42 is an alkaline oxide based yellow powder pigment with favorable chemical stability. It remains undissolved in water and alcohols, shows marginal solubility in dilute acids, and fully dissolves in concentrated hydrochloric acid. Subjected to heating at 80 °C, it loses water and converts into reddish ferric oxide.
Manufactured by precipitating iron oxyhydroxide, the material goes through washing, drying and milling to obtain finished pigment. Thanks to its clean bright shade, strong hiding power and notable weather fastness, it functions as a colorant for coatings, printing inks, construction materials, rubber and paper goods across multiple industrial sectors.
Product Parameters
| TEST ITEMS | SPECIFICATION |
| APPEARANCE | DARK YELLOW POWDER |
| CONTENT OF Fe 2 O 3 | 86% min |
| pH VALUE | 46088 |
| SHADE | CLOSE TO STANDARD |
| OIL ABSORPTION | 25-35% |
| RESIDUE ON 320 MESH | 0.3% max |
| WATER SOLUBLE | 0.3% max |
| VOLATITE 105 °C | 1.0% max |
| TINTING STRENGTH | 98-102 % |
Application Scenarios
Technical-grade Pigment Yellow 42 is widely incorporated into topical sunscreen products. It effectively shields human skin from high-energy visible light, serving as a functional ingredient for photoprotective skincare formulations.
