Solvent Yellow 18

    Name of the Producte   Oil Yellow DX
  1.   C. I. Hue Name   Solvent Yellow 18
  2.   C. I. Number   12740
  4.   Chemical Class   Monoazo
  5.   Hue   Bright - Reddish Yellow
  8.   Physical Appearance   Yellow Powder
  9.   Ph   7 To 8
  10.   Molecular Weight   308
  11.   Solubility   Insoluble In Benzene - Less Than 2%, Soluble Oils, Fats, Benzene, Toluene Etc.
  12. Lovibond Tintometer Reading 0.002% 
Colour In Benzene In 1/4 Inch Cell
  Yellow 6.0 + 0.2 
  Red 0.2 + 0.2
  13.   Lead Contents   Less Than 20 PPM
  14.   Arsenic Contents   Less Than 2 PPM
  15.   Heavy Metal Contents   Less Than 100 PPM
  16.   Free Amine Contents   Less Than 200 PPM
No.   Fastness
  1.   Light   Good (Mineral Oil)
  2.   Heat : Melting Point
  Stable To
  166°C ± 2 
  90°C ± 2
  3.   Water   Insoluble
  4.   Effect Of 5% NA2CO3   Unaffected
  5.   Effect Of 5% HCL   Unaffected
  6.   Material Supplied As Heavy Paper Bags/ M.S. Drums/HDPE Carboys Inside Double Polythelene Bags    
7.   Uses In Easter & Hydrocarbon Solvents, For Colouring Oil, Fat, Soap, Candles etc.

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