Daler-Rowney Designers Gouache - Process Cyan, 15 ml tube

This color contains the following pigments:

FB2:1-Flourescent Blue 2:1

Pigment Name

FB2:1-Flourescent Blue 2:1

Pigment Type

organic

Chemical Formula

Properties

Flourescent Blue 2:1 is a flourescent blue dye that is laked to form a light blue pigment. It can be used as a fluorescent brightener in formulations for Azure and Cyan. It does not have the overwhelming tinting power of Phthalocyanine Cyan.

Permanence

Flourescent Blue 2:1 is considered to have only marginal lightfastness. It is not recommended for permanent works of art. All flourescent dyes fade with exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light.

Toxicity

No hazardous warning labels are required for Flourescent Blue 2:1.

History

FB2 dyes are used as brighteners in inks and paints. They are also used to color polystyrene.