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:
PY175—Benzimidazolone Yellow
Pigment Type
monoazo
Chemical Name
n/a
Chemical Formula
n/a
Properties
Benzimidazolone Yellow is a bright yellow, semi-transparent pigment, slightly greenish, with dull tints and an average drying time.
Permanence
Benzimidazolone Yellow has excellent lightfastness.
Toxicity
Benzimidazolone Yellow is not considered toxic.
History
The benzimidazolone group of pigments was developed and patented in 1960 by Hoechst A.G., a German chemical manufacturer that was a forerunner of the pharmaceutical company Aventis.
Alternate Names
Benzimidazolone.