All Pigments
Colour Index Code
NR9
Madder Lake (Natural Red 9)
- Chemistry
- Natural anthraquinone lake (alizarin)
- Origin
- Madder root lake.
- History
- Prized since antiquity; the traditional transparent red lake, fugitive.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic.
Madder Lake (Natural Red 9) (NR9) is Natural anthraquinone lake (alizarin). In our watercolour range it is transparent, yes granulation, low lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Transparent
- Granulation
- YES
- Staining
- Low
- Lightfastness
- Low
NR9: Questions & Answers
What is NR9?
NR9 (Madder Lake (Natural Red 9)) is Natural anthraquinone lake (alizarin). Madder root lake..
What is the chemistry of NR9?
NR9 is Natural anthraquinone lake (alizarin).
Is NR9 toxic?
Non-toxic.
Is NR9 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using NR9 are rated low for lightfastness.
Is NR9 transparent or opaque?
NR9 is transparent.
Does NR9 granulate?
In watercolour, NR9 is granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use NR9?
NR9 appears in 2 Michael Harding colours: Rose Madder, Rose Madder.
Michael Harding colours using NR9
2 colours across both rangesLightfastness: LowOil Colours containing NR9
1 colour
Watercolours containing NR9
1 colour
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Madder No. 608 | Oil | Semi-Transparent | Low | — |
| Rose Madder W501 | Watercolour | Transparent | Low | YES |
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