Color Swatch created using heavy application/medium application/50% tint and was applied on acrylic primed canvas (7 oz) material.
This color contains the following pigments:
PR177—Anthraquinone Red
Pigment Type
anthraquinone
Chemical Name
n/a
Chemical Formula
C14H8O2
Properties
Anthraquinone Red is a magenta colored pigment that is transparent and moderately intense. It tends to fade in tints and is suitable for all media.
Permanence
Anthraquinone Red has good lightfastness and permanence in its masstone, while its tint lightfastness is moderate. Overall lightfastness and permanence varies by brand.
Toxicity
Anthraquinone Red has no significant acute toxicity.
History
Anthraquinone pigments originated as textile vat dyes before being used as pigments. They became more popular with artists once it was discovered that careful preparation and grinding helped them to retain brilliance of color.
Alternate Names
Anthraquinoid Red.
PY110—Isoindolinone Yellow
Pigment Type
organic synthetic
Chemical Name
isoindolinone yellow
Chemical Formula
n/a
Properties
Isoindolinone Yellow is a high performance pigment of excellent brightness and an average drying time.
Permanence
Isoindolinone Yellow has excellent lightfastness.
Toxicity
Isoindolinone Yellow is not considered toxic.
History
The first isoindoline pigments were patented in 1946, and commercial production of pigments in this group began in the 1960s. Several isoindoline yellow pigments are available.
Alternate Names
Tetrachloroisoindolinone.