Pigment Comparison
Yellow Benzimidazolone vs Lead Tin Yellow Light
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Product A
Yellow Benzimidazolone
No. 236
Product B
Lead Tin Yellow Light
No. 512
How they compare
Yellow Benzimidazolone and Lead Tin Yellow Light are both Michael Harding oil colours.
Yellow Benzimidazolone uses PY154; Lead Tin Yellow Light uses PY41.
They differ in transparency, lightfastness, tinting strength and drying time.
They share matching vehicle and vegan status.
| Property | Yellow Benzimidazolone | Lead Tin Yellow Light |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Organic | Inorganic |
| Oil Type | Linseed Oil | Linseed Oil |
| Drying Time | Slow | Fast |
| Pigment Index | PY154 | PY41 |
| Lightfastness | Excellent | Not tested |
| Opacity | Transparent | Opaque |
| Series | Series 2 | Series 5 |
| Toxicity | Non-Toxic | Toxic |
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