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Colour Index Code
PO62
Benzimidazolone Orange
- Chemistry
- Benzimidazolone azo
- Origin
- Synthetic organic.
- History
- A bright, opaque, lightfast orange.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic.
Benzimidazolone Orange (PO62) is Benzimidazolone azo. In our watercolour range it is transparent, no granulation, excellent lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Transparent
- Granulation
- NO
- Staining
- Low
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
PO62: Questions & Answers
What is PO62?
PO62 (Benzimidazolone Orange) is Benzimidazolone azo. Synthetic organic..
What is the chemistry of PO62?
PO62 is Benzimidazolone azo.
Is PO62 toxic?
Non-toxic.
Is PO62 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PO62 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Is PO62 transparent or opaque?
PO62 is transparent.
Does PO62 granulate?
In watercolour, PO62 is non-granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PO62?
PO62 appears in 2 Michael Harding colours: Brilliant Orange, Brilliant Orange.
Michael Harding colours using PO62
2 colours across both rangesLightfastness: ExcellentOil Colours containing PO62
1 colour
Watercolours containing PO62
1 colour
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Orange No. 246 | Oil | Semi-Opaque | Excellent | — |
| Brilliant Orange W238 | Watercolour | Transparent | Excellent | NO |
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