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Colour Index Code
PG50
Cobalt Green Deep
- Chemistry
- Cobalt zinc iron oxide
- Origin
- Synthetic mineral.
- History
- A deeper cobalt green variant; stable and permanent.
- Toxicity
- Cobalt - care required.
Cobalt Green Deep (PG50) is Cobalt zinc iron oxide. In our watercolour range it is semi-transparent, yes granulation, excellent lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Semi-Transparent
- Granulation
- YES
- Staining
- Non Staining
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
PG50: Questions & Answers
What is PG50?
PG50 (Cobalt Green Deep) is Cobalt zinc iron oxide. Synthetic mineral..
What is the chemistry of PG50?
PG50 is Cobalt zinc iron oxide.
Is PG50 toxic?
Cobalt - care required.
Is PG50 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PG50 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Is PG50 transparent or opaque?
PG50 is semi-transparent.
Does PG50 granulate?
In watercolour, PG50 is granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PG50?
PG50 appears in 2 Michael Harding colours: Cobalt Teal, Cobalt Teal.
Michael Harding colours using PG50
2 colours across both rangesLightfastness: ExcellentOil Colours containing PG50
1 colour
Watercolours containing PG50
1 colour
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Teal No. 513 | Oil | Opaque | Excellent | — |
| Cobalt Teal W303 | Watercolour | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | YES |
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