Pigment Information
This color contains the following pigments:
PY154-Benzimidazolone Yellow
PY153-Nickel Dioxine Yellow
Pigment Name
PY154-Benzimidazolone Yellow
Pigment Type
monoazo
Chemical Formula
Properties
Benzimidazolone Yellow is a pigment with dull tints and an average drying time.
Permanence
Benzimidazolone Yellow has excellent lightfastness.
Toxicity
Benzimidazolone Yellow is not considered toxic.
History
The benzimidazolone group of pigments was developed and patented in 1960 by Hoechst A.G., a German chemical manufacturer that was a forerunner of the pharmaceutical company Aventis.
Pigment Name
PY153-Nickel Dioxine Yellow
Pigment Type
organic synthetic
Chemical Formula
C28H12N2O2
Properties
Nickel dioxine yellow is a semi-transparent, lightly staining yellow pigment with high tinting strength, although less than that of the diarylides. It is considered a good color match for Indian Yellow, a historic pigment that is no longer available. Drying time is average.
Permanence
Nickel Dioxine Yellow has excellent lightfastness.
Toxicity
Nickel metal is toxic and may irritate skin.
History
Unknown.