Dyebrite™ Potomac Yellow Dye (D-838)

1 of 13 products in this brand
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

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 E
Polycarbonate E
Acrylic E
Nylon 6 G
PET E
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
Acetone0.006
Bulk Density23.1ml/gram
Chemical ClassOrganic Dye
Chemical TypeAminoketone
Ethyl Acetate0.006
Ethyl Alcoholmax. 0.01
Hiding PowerTransparent
M.E.K.0.01
Melting Pointmin. 325ºC
MMA monomer0.01
Specific Gravity1.2
Sublimation315ºC
Xylene0.02
Heat Stability
Code Color % Dye GPPS
D-838 Potomac Yellow 0.05 581

 

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Test Data

DayGlo Dyebrite Potomac Yellow Dye (D-838) Test Data

Transparency

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

Lightfastness
Code Color % Dye GPPS
D-838 Potomac Yellow 0.05 500