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Dyebrite™ Apache Yellow Dye (D-208)

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DayGlo offer both fluorescent and non fluorescent dyes for plastics. DayGlo's dyes are cost effective alternatives to using pigments when applied in polystyrene and many other engineering resins.

Color: Yellow (Fluorescent)

Functions: Dye

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polyamide 6 (PA 6), Polycarbonates (PC), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polystyrenes (PS), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

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Identification & Functionality

Dye Type
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Chemical Structure

DayGlo Dyebrite Apache Yellow Dye (D-208) Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Applications
  • DAY-GLO Fluorescent Dyes should be applied in a concentration range of 0.05%-0.1%.
  • To obtain maximum color development, the dye must be completely dissolved in the plastic resin.
Recommended Applications
  D-208 Apache Yellow
Polyolefin NR
Polystyrene E
ABS G
Polycarbonate G
Acrylic E
Nylon 6 G
PET G
PVC, Rigid* G

E = Excellent G = Good - should be tested first NR = Not Recommended *Dyes may bleed in PVC.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acetone0.07
Bulk DensityNot Determined
Ethyl Acetate0.09
Ethyl Alcoholmax. 0.01
Hiding PowerTransparent
M.E.K.0.17
Melting Point207ºC
Molecular Weight342
Particle SizeSoluble Colorant
Perchloroethylene0
Specific Gravity1.2
Toluene0.46
Heat Stability
Code Color % Dye GPPS
D-208 Apache Yellow 0.05 554

 

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Test Data

DayGlo Dyebrite Apache Yellow Dye (D-208) Test Data

Transparency

DAY-GLO dyes offer maximum transparency and, therefore, excellent edge glow in clear resins.

Lightfastness
Code Color % Dye GPPS
D-208 Apache Yellow 0.05 500