PV42—Quinacridone Maroon

Pigment Type

organic, quinacridone

Chemical Name

n/a

Chemical Formula

n/a

Properties

Pigment Violet 42 is a maroon, a reddish violet. Quinacridone pigments have relatively low tinting strength in general. For this reason, quinacridone colors are often expensive, because more pigment is required in the formulation.

Permanence

Quinacridone colors offer excellent lightfastness in most media.

Toxicity

Quinacridone Maroon has no known acute hazards. Overexposure to quinacridone pigments may cause skin irritation. Quinicridone pigments contain a compound found to be a skin, eye, and respiratory irritant.

History

Pigment Violet 42 was developed for use as a finish in the automotive industry.

Alternate Names

Quinacridone Violet