{"id":8452,"date":"2026-03-09T21:29:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T13:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.honorpigment.com\/en\/pigment-yellow-14-py14-for-plastics\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T10:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T02:42:15","slug":"pigment-yellow-14-py14-for-plastics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.honorpigment.com\/fr\/pigment-yellow-14-py14-for-plastics\/","title":{"rendered":"Pigment Yellow 14 (PY14): Definition and Plastics Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.honorpigment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_1772781550-ekd388lp.webp\" alt=\"Cover image: PP\/PE film rolls and PP plaques in a green-shade yellow representing Pigment Yellow 14 in a lab setting\" class=\"wp-image-8451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.honorpigment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_1772781550-ekd388lp.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.honorpigment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_1772781550-ekd388lp-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.honorpigment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_1772781550-ekd388lp-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pigment Yellow 14 (PY14) is a diarylide yellow widely recognized for its cool, green\u2011shade hue and balanced cost-to-performance profile. Within the family of organic pigments, PY14 sits alongside other diarylides such as PY12 and PY13 but tends to appear greener and, in plastics, is generally used where moderate heat stability and a clean yellow are sufficient. It is commonly selected for inks and, in certain regions, for plastics at low\u2011to\u2011moderate processing temperatures. For a broader context of organic pigment families, see the portfolio of <a target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\" class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.honorpigment.com\/fr\/categorie-produit\/pigments-organiques\/\"><strong>pigments organiques<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Pigment Yellow 14? Properties, characteristics, and advantages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pigment Yellow 14 (C.I. PY14; diarylide yellow) is typically semi\u2011opaque with a cooler, greenish undertone relative to PY12 and many grades of PY13. In plastics, suppliers generally guide a practical heat window up to about 200 \u00b0C in polyolefins; operations that push above this range or sustain long residence times can increase the risk of thermal change or decomposition typical of diarylides. Authoritative references such as the Heubach plastics coloration brochure discuss heat-stability testing frameworks used in industry (e.g., DIN EN 12877\u20112 in HDPE) and general guidance for diarylide yellows, while a representative PY14 TDS from DCL provides example ratings for lightfastness and resistance profiles in HDPE plaques. See the heat\u2011stability and fastness context outlined by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.heubach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Heubach-Brochure-The-Coloration-of-Plastics-and-Rubber-012023-PLA2002EN-1.pdf\"><strong>Heubach\u2019s The Coloration of Plastics and Rubber (2023)<\/strong><\/a> and a grade\u2011specific snapshot in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pigments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2114_DIARYLIDE_YELLOW_14_EN_TDS.pdf\"><strong>DCL\u2019s Diarylide Yellow 14 TDS (updated 2025)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key characteristics often observed in plastics testing (grade- and system\u2011dependent):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p>Shade: greenish, cooler than many PY12\/PY13 variants; useful where a clean, cool yellow target is specified.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Heat stability: workable for polyolefins within an approximate 170\u2013190 \u00b0C working range; supplier brochures use ~200 \u00b0C as a practical ceiling in HDPE testing to avoid step\u2011change in color. Mechanistic literature notes diarylide decomposition pathways above ~200 \u00b0C under prolonged thermal stress. See the discussion in a peer\u2011reviewed overview of pigment removal\/diarylide behavior in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11908474\/\"><strong>this scholarly review (2025)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Lightfastness: moderate; for one PY14 grade in HDPE, TDS data show a typical pattern (e.g., Blue Scale around 5 in masstone and ~3 in 1:10 tint), underscoring sensitivity to dilution and geometry.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Solvent\/chemical resistance: generally good for many common media reported in supplier tables, but performance is formulation\u2011specific and should be validated in the target polymer and additives package.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Advantages in plastics selection contexts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p>Cool, green\u2011shade yellow that can simplify hue adjustments toward clean lemon\/cool targets.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Accessible tinting strength that supports low dose rates in masterbatch systems when dispersion is optimized.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Established testing frameworks and broad industry familiarity make screening straightforward in labs using HDPE or target\u2011polymer analogs.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Limitations to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p>Heat and dwell time sensitivity familiar to diarylide yellows; extended exposure near\/above ~200 \u00b0C can trigger color change or decomposition.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Moderate lightfastness; demanding outdoor or long\u2011term exposure may favor alternative yellow chemistries with higher durability ratings.<\/p><\/li><li><p>In plasticized PVC, migration\/blooming risk exists at higher loadings or under certain plasticizer combinations, requiring targeted testing.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PY12 vs. PY13 vs. PY14 \u2014 directional comparison for plastics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<colgroup><col \/><col \/><col \/><col \/><\/colgroup><tbody><tr><th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Attribute<\/p><\/th><th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>PY12<\/p><\/th><th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>PY13<\/p><\/th><th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>PY14<\/p><\/th><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Hue<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Medium yellow<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Medium yellow, often slightly stronger<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Green\u2011shade yellow (cooler)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Relative tinting strength<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Baseline for many opaques<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Often stronger than PY12<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Variable; can be strong but not typically above top PY13 grades<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Lightfastness (indicative)<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Baseline for diarylides<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Slightly improved vs PY12 (context dependent)<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Moderate; e.g., ~5 (masstone) \/ ~3 (1:10) in HDPE examples<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Plastics suitability<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Limited; mainly inks\/coatings<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Limited; some interior plastics uses<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Regionally used; workable in polyolefins \u2264 ~200 \u00b0C; check PVC migration<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Notes<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Value grade, common in inks<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Preferred over PY12 in some regions<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p>Greener shade helps meet cool targets<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sources for table context: supplier directories and brochures including <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pigments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/EU_Pigment_Directory.pdf\"><strong>DCL pigment directories<\/strong><\/a> and the example properties in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pigments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2114_DIARYLIDE_YELLOW_14_EN_TDS.pdf\"><strong>DCL PY14 TDS<\/strong><\/a>; testing frameworks summarized in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.heubach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Heubach-Brochure-The-Coloration-of-Plastics-and-Rubber-012023-PLA2002EN-1.pdf\"><strong>Heubach\u2019s plastics coloration brochure (2023)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PY14 for plastics: fit, limits, and processing guidance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pigment Yellow 14 can serve as a practical choice for cool yellow targets in select plastics when heat load and exposure conditions align with diarylide capabilities. The following guidance consolidates supplier references and common lab practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PE\/PP films and injection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For PE\/PP, a prudent initial working window for PY14 is about 170\u2013190 \u00b0C, with suppliers commonly treating ~200 \u00b0C in HDPE as the upper evaluation point to prevent step\u2011wise color shifts. Residence time, shear, and hot\u2011spot management matter as much as set\u2011point temperature; short cycles at a given peak can behave very differently from long holds. In film lines, optimize dispersion and filtration so the colorant fully develops tinting strength without gels or specks. Confirm no plate\u2011out on chill rolls and run heat\u2011hold checks (e.g., 5\u201310 minutes at target temperatures) to quantify \u0394E relative to a control. When process profiles require hotter melts or prolonged dwell, higher\u2011heat chemistries are generally recommended by suppliers. This section maps to practical notes in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.heubach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Heubach-Brochure-The-Coloration-of-Plastics-and-Rubber-012023-PLA2002EN-1.pdf\"><strong>Heubach\u2019s plastics brochure (2023)<\/strong><\/a> and class guidance echoed in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pigments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DCL-Plastics-Brochure-2024-1.pdf\"><strong>DCL\u2019s plastics materials (2024\u20132025)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where PE\/PP color targets emphasize a clean, cooler lemon, the green\u2011shade profile of Pigment Yellow 14 helps reduce or even eliminate small additions of green\/blue adjusters. In masterbatch work, this can translate into efficient let\u2011down ratios when dispersion is robust\u2014positioning PY14 as a workable PP\/PE yellow pigment for cost\u2011sensitive applications that stay within the diarylide heat window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PVC (soft and rigid)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In plasticized PVC, diarylide pigments can show mobility that leads to migration, blooming, or plate\u2011out if formulation and processing are not aligned. To mitigate risk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p>Evaluate plasticizer type and level (e.g., compare DINP vs DOTP or other options) because compatibility strongly influences mobility.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Control pigment loading to remain below empirically determined thresholds for the target formulation and end\u2011use.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Use appropriate stabilizer packages (e.g., Ca\/Zn systems) and manage melt temperature and dwell to reduce drive\u2011out.<\/p><\/li><li><p>When using a PY14 plastic masterbatch, select carriers compatible with PVC to help limit pigment mobility, and verify outcomes with contact\u2011based migration tests.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Migration resistance is assessed by contact tests referenced in supplier literature (e.g., DIN\u2011style procedures cited in plastics brochures). Because outcomes depend on the total formulation and processing history, each application should be validated under its specific conditions. Technical notes of this nature are summarized in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.heubach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Heubach-Brochure-The-Coloration-of-Plastics-and-Rubber-012023-PLA2002EN-1.pdf\"><strong>Heubach\u2019s plastics coloration guide (2023)<\/strong><\/a> and class-level discussions in supplier brochures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ABS\/PS\/SAN (styrenics)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Styrenics can accommodate Pigment Yellow 14 in lower\u2011temperature, shorter\u2011cycle conditions, particularly for opaque cooler yellows. However, extended cycles, higher melt temperatures, or demanding lightfastness targets often favor alternative yellow chemistries. As with polyolefins, validate under the real shear\/thermal history of the part, not just set\u2011points. Supplier testing frameworks (e.g., DIN EN 12877\u20112 in HDPE as a proxy screen) and Blue Wool exposure in the intended geometry (plaque vs. film) help create comparable baselines across resin families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quality control for a PY14 plastic masterbatch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A disciplined QC program ensures batch\u2011to\u2011batch consistency, greener\u2011shade stability, and predictable tinting strength\u2014especially important when low additions must hit tight brand standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended checks and references:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p>Heat stability screens in a proxy or target resin (e.g., stepwise 170\/180\/190\/200 \u00b0C with 5\u201310 minute dwell) using a \u0394E acceptance target aligned to the application. Testing approaches are described in supplier brochures summarizing DIN EN 12877\u20112.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Lightfastness on application\u2011relevant geometries (thin films vs. plaques) using Blue Wool exposure protocols (e.g., per DIN EN ISO 4892 family); interpret both masstone and tint.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Dispersion and filtration checks, particularly for film, to avoid specks and ensure full color development at the intended let\u2011down ratio.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Migration testing for plasticized PVC under realistic plasticizer levels and stabilizer packages using contact\u2011based procedures from supplier literature.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For a view of methods, acceptance criteria, and laboratory routines that support consistent color across lots, see our overview of <a target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\" class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.honorpigment.com\/fr\/controle-de-la-qualite-des-pigments\/\"><strong>contr\u00f4le de la qualit\u00e9 des pigments<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical example: screening a PP film grade (HP Yellow 1337)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In PP film, a PY14 plastics grade such as HP Yellow 1337 can be screened within a 170\u2013190 \u00b0C processing window. Run \u0394E measurements after a 5\u201310 minute heat\u2011hold and verify that no plate\u2011out accumulates on chill rolls. For soft PVC evaluations, conduct side\u2011by\u2011side trials across plasticizers (for example, DINP vs DOTP) at target loadings to benchmark migration using contact\u2011style tests. These steps are replicable lab screens; results remain formulation\u2011 and process\u2011dependent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References and further reading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p>Diarylide heat stability and plastics testing frameworks summarized in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.heubach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Heubach-Brochure-The-Coloration-of-Plastics-and-Rubber-012023-PLA2002EN-1.pdf\"><strong>Heubach\u2019s The Coloration of Plastics and Rubber (2023)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Representative performance snapshot for PY14 in HDPE from <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pigments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2114_DIARYLIDE_YELLOW_14_EN_TDS.pdf\"><strong>DCL\u2019s Diarylide Yellow 14 TDS (updated 2025)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Mechanistic support for diarylide thermal behavior at elevated temperatures discussed in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11908474\/\"><strong>this peer\u2011reviewed overview (2025)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prochaines \u00e9tapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re assessing PY14 for plastics\u2014whether for PE\/PP films, PVC, or styrenics\u2014our technical team can help design a screening plan and QC targets suited to your process. Connect with us via the <a target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.honorpigment.com\/fr\/\"><strong>Pigments d'honneur<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong> to discuss grade selection and lab validation.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr style=\"margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:20px;border:0;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\/>\n<p style=\"font-size:0.85em;color:#666\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This article is for general reference only. Always verify specifications with our team and review the current <a href=\"\/fr\/disclaimer\/\">full legal disclaimer<\/a>, TDS and SDS before product use.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pigment Yellow 14 (PY14): properties, plastics use cases (PE\/PP, PVC, ABS\/PS\/SAN), processing limits, migration risks, and a practical HP Yellow 1337 screening example.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8451,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_rank_math_title":"Pigment Yellow 14 (PY14) for Plastics | Honor Pigment","_rank_math_description":"PY14 for plastics: properties & applications in PVC\/HDPE. High opacity. 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