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Iron Oxide Yellow (Synthetic, CI 77492)

Fe2O3
CAS 51274-00-1 · Formula FeH3O3 · MW 106.87 g/mol

A synthetic yellow iron-oxide pigment supplied for coatings, polymers, and construction coloring. It is used as a coloring agent in paints, lacquers, varnishes, and polymers, as a cosmetic colorant, and as a food colorant.

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HS Code
2821.10
At a Glance
Material Family
Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Color / Pigmentation
Functional Roles
CI 77492
COLORANT
Applications & Use Cases
  • Pigment: yellow colorant for paints, lacquers, and varnishes
  • Polymer coloring: colorant for plastics and polymer systems
  • Construction colorant: coloring of concrete and building products
  • Cosmetic colorant: CI 77492 in color cosmetics
Safety & Handling
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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
2821 . 10
Chapter 28
Inorganic chemicals; compounds of precious metals and rare-earth metals
Heading 28.21
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 2821.10
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
51274-00-1
Molecular Formula
FeH3O3
Molecular Weight
106.87 g/mol
IUPAC Name
iron(3+);oxygen(2-);hydroxide;hydrate
INCI Name
CI 77492
PubChem CID
InChI Key
LDHBWEYLDHLIBQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synonyms & Trade Names
Ferric oxide Yellow C.I. 77492 Yellow iron oxide Ferric oxide, yellow Bayferrox 920 Iron hydroxide oxide yellow Ferric oxide, yellow [NF] iron(3+);oxygen(2-);hydroxide;hydrate MAPICO YELLOW IRON OXIDE,YELLOW FERRIC OXIDE,YELLOW HYDRATED FERRIC-OXIDE
Full Description

Synthetic yellow iron oxide (CAS 51274-00-1) is an iron oxide-hydroxide pigment (Colour Index 77492). It is used as a coloring agent in paints, lacquers, varnishes, and polymers, as a cosmetic colorant, and as a food colorant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is synthetic yellow iron oxide?

Synthetic yellow iron oxide (CAS 51274-00-1, CI 77492) is an iron oxide-hydroxide pigment. It is manufactured for consistent yellow coloring in paints, lacquers, varnishes, polymers, construction materials, and cosmetics.

What is yellow iron oxide used for?

It is used as a yellow colorant in paints, lacquers, and varnishes, for coloring plastics and polymer systems, in concrete and building products, and as a cosmetic colorant (CI 77492).

Can iron oxide be yellow?

Yes. The yellow form is an iron oxide-hydroxide (CAS 51274-00-1, CI 77492), distinct from red Fe2O3 (CI 77491) and black Fe3O4 (CI 77499). Color depends on the oxide phase and hydration.

What is the Colour Index and formula for yellow iron oxide?

It is indexed as CI 77492 with the iron oxide-hydroxide composition (FeOOH-type, listed formula FeH3O3) and CAS 51274-00-1. These identifiers appear on the CoA for specification matching.

Is synthetic yellow iron oxide available in bulk and how is it priced?

RawSource supplies synthetic yellow iron oxide in bulk to manufacturers. Pricing depends on grade, tint strength, and volume, so request a bulk quote with your specification along with a CoA and SDS.

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