Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor - Winsor Lemon, 5 ml Tube

Pigment Information

This color contains the following pigments:

PY175-Benzimidazolone Yellow

Pigment Name

PY175-Benzimidazolone Yellow

Pigment Type

monoazo

Chemical Formula

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.