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Solvent Yellow 185

Solvent Yellow 185 is a high-strength solvent dye designed for dyeing and tinting organic solvent systems, solvent-based inks, coatings, and certain plastics. It offers excellent solubility in common organic solvents, strong tinting power and good lightfastness for many applications. It is frequently used where bright yellow shades with efficient dosing are required.

TRADE NAME:

Fluorescent Yellow 10G,KPSolve Yellow 2AR,Oil Yellow 10G,Polysolve Yellow 82,Rosaplast Yellow EF9G

Key Features

  • High tinting strength — lower usage to achieve target shade
  • Good solubility in aromatic and aliphatic solvents
  • Bright, consistent yellow hue with good leveling
  • Suitable for solvent inks, coatings, lacquers and some plastics
  • Stable under typical processing temperatures for coatings & printing

Applications of Solvent Yellow 185

Mainly be used in dyeing resin, transparent paint, paper, wood, blocking materials and leather.

Technical Specifications

  • ‍CAS NO: 27245-55-4
  • CI.NO: Solvent Yellow 185
  • Molecular Formula:C20H19N3O2
  • Molecular Weight: 333.38
  • Shade: fluorescent brilliant yellow‍

Standard

Light Fastness

Flash Point

Melting Point

Boiling Point

Density

ISO

Good

 318 °C

 234-237 ºC

602.3℃ at 760 mmHg

1.302 g/cm3

Package

20 or 25kg/compound bag, carton box, iron drum, fiber durm for powder dye and 1000kg/tank for liquid dye.

Which solvents dissolve Solvent Yellow 185 most effectively?

Aromatic solvents (e.g., toluene, xylene) and many esters/ketones provide good solubility. We recommend small-scale testing in the intended solvent system to confirm shade and stability.

What dosing levels are typical for inks?

Solvent Yellow 185 Dosing depends on required shade and formulation; typical ink pigment loadings are low due to high tinting strength — often under 2% w/w on binder solids for strong shades. Lab trials are advised.

How does Solvent Yellow 185 withstand light and weather?

Lightfastness and weather resistance vary by substrate and formulation; in many solvent-based systems it shows good performance, but for outdoor applications consider additional UV stabilizers and test per your conditions.

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