Name: Nickel Titanate Yellow (Pigment Yellow 53)
Brand: Coatingsink
SKU: nickel-titanate-yellow-py53
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What makes Nickel Titanate Yellow suitable for high-temperature coatings?

Accepted Answer

PY 53 is a mixed metal oxide (MMO) pigment with a rutile crystal structure. Its inorganic lattice is thermally stable up to 1000°C, far exceeding any organic yellow pigment. This makes it the standard yellow for stoving enamels, coil coatings cured at 230–260°C, and powder coatings baked at 180–220°C. It also shows exceptional lightfastness (8) and excellent acid and alkali resistance, which is why it is used in architectural coatings requiring 20+ year durability.

Question 2

Does PY 53 contain regulatory-restricted nickel and what is its safety status?

Accepted Answer

PY 53 contains nickel oxide as a mineraliser within its crystal lattice. The nickel is not in a soluble or bioavailable form — it is locked into the stable rutile matrix and does not leach under normal use conditions. The pigment is REACH-registered and complies with EU toy safety standards when tested for soluble nickel release (EN 71-3). However, precautionary handling measures (dust mask, gloves) are recommended during dry pigment handling, and occupational exposure limits for Ni compounds should be observed.

NiO Content	~5%
TiO2 Content	~75%
Lightfastness	8
Heat Stability	1000°C
Oil Absorption	20–28 g/100g

Nickel Titanate Yellow (Pigment Yellow 53)

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