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PG19
Cobalt Green
- Chemistry
- Cobalt titanium oxide
- Origin
- Synthetic mineral.
- History
- Introduced 1780 by Rinmann; a muted, stable, semi-opaque green.
- Toxicity
- Cobalt - care required.
Cobalt Green (PG19) is Cobalt titanium oxide. In our watercolour range it is semi-opaque, yes granulation, excellent lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Semi-Opaque
- Granulation
- YES
- Staining
- Medium
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
PG19: Questions & Answers
What is PG19?
PG19 (Cobalt Green) is Cobalt titanium oxide. Synthetic mineral..
What is the chemistry of PG19?
PG19 is Cobalt titanium oxide.
Is PG19 toxic?
Cobalt - care required.
Is PG19 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PG19 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Is PG19 transparent or opaque?
PG19 is semi-opaque.
Does PG19 granulate?
In watercolour, PG19 is granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PG19?
PG19 appears in 2 Michael Harding colours: Cobalt Green Deep, Cobalt Green Deep.
Michael Harding colours using PG19
2 colours across both rangesLightfastness: ExcellentOil Colours containing PG19
1 colour
Watercolours containing PG19
1 colour
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Green Deep No. 508 | Oil | Semi-Opaque | Excellent | — |
| Cobalt Green Deep W410 | Watercolour | Semi-Opaque | Very Good | YES |
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