C.I. Pigment Yellow 12 (CED0030486)

C.I. Pigment Yellow 12 is an organic compound with the chemical formula C32H26Cl2N6O4. C.I. Pigment Yellow 12 belongs to the biphenyls and derivatives, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 629.50 g/mol, C.I. Pigment Yellow 12 is a heavy molecule. In industrial applications, it serves as both a dye and a pigment. The compound has been detected in 20 recorded sources across various sectors. In the context of drinking water and water supply, it is found in tap water, bottled water, desalinated water, and drinking water. It is present in aquatic systems and sediments, including seawater, freshwater, groundwater, and surface water. Within the sector of wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, it is identified in wastewater, industrial wastewater, mine wastewater, and wastewater treatment effluent. Additionally, it is found in agriculture and land management via irrigation water, and in marine, shipping, and aquaculture through bilge water and ballast water. The compound is also associated with appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, specifically in water heaters and water coolers, along with three other sectors. Recorded exposure routes for C.I. Pigment Yellow 12 include oral, inhalation, and touch.