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Colour Index Code
PR106
Vermilion / Cinnabar
- Chemistry
- Mercury sulphide (HgS)
- Origin
- Mineral / synthetic.
- History
- Prized since antiquity; the traditional red of illuminated manuscripts.
- Toxicity
- Toxic (mercury).
Vermilion / Cinnabar (PR106) is Mercury sulphide (HgS).
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
- Toxicity
- Contains toxic pigment
PR106: Questions & Answers
What is PR106?
PR106 (Vermilion / Cinnabar) is Mercury sulphide (HgS). Mineral / synthetic..
What is the chemistry of PR106?
PR106 is Mercury sulphide (HgS).
Is PR106 toxic?
Toxic (mercury).
Is PR106 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PR106 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Which Michael Harding colours use PR106?
PR106 appears in 1 Michael Harding colour: Genuine Chinese Vermilion.
Michael Harding colours using PR106
1 colour across both rangesLightfastness: ExcellentContains toxic pigmentOil Colours containing PR106
1 colour
Watercolours containing PR106
0 coloursNo Michael Harding watercolour colours currently use PR106.
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genuine Chinese Vermilion No. 701 | Oil | Opaque | Excellent | — |
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