Pigment yellow 3

Pigment Yellow 3 (CAS 6486-23-3), also marketed as Carnelio Yellow 10G, Eljon Fast Yellow 10G, and Fast Yellow 10J, is a monoazo organic pigment delivering a bright, greenish-yellow hue.

It is valued in manufacturing for its strong tinting strength and compatibility with multiple substrate types across a broad range of industrial coloring applications. In plastics and polymers, it is used to color polyolefins.

This pigment is also suitable for PVC and rubber compounds where consistent hue and processing stability are required. Coatings formulators incorporate it into industrial paints, architectural finishes, and primers.

These applications achieve clean yellow shades with acceptable lightfastness for interior applications. Printing ink manufacturers use it in offset, flexographic, and packaging inks where cost-effective coloration is a priority.

In textile and paper applications, it is applied in pigment printing pastes and paper mass coloration to deliver uniform, reproducible yellow tones. Pigment Yellow 3 is supplied as a dry powder or press cake.

It may also be provided as a flushed paste depending on the intended dispersion method. Standard grades are available for general industrial use, with specific formulations optimized for plastics or ink applications.

Particle size and surface treatment vary by grade, directly affecting dispersibility and final color performance. This versatility makes it a staple for manufacturers requiring reliable yellow pigments for diverse media.