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PR177
Anthraquinone Red (Alizarin substitute)
- Chemistry
- Anthraquinone
- Origin
- Synthetic organic.
- History
- A lightfast red used as an alizarin replacement.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic.
Anthraquinone Red (Alizarin substitute) (PR177) is Anthraquinone. In our watercolour range it is transparent, yes granulation, excellent lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Transparent
- Granulation
- YES
- Staining
- Medium
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
PR177: Questions & Answers
What is PR177?
PR177 (Anthraquinone Red (Alizarin substitute)) is Anthraquinone. Synthetic organic..
What is the chemistry of PR177?
PR177 is Anthraquinone.
Is PR177 toxic?
Non-toxic.
Is PR177 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PR177 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Is PR177 transparent or opaque?
PR177 is transparent.
Does PR177 granulate?
In watercolour, PR177 is granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PR177?
PR177 appears in 3 Michael Harding colours: Alizarin Claret, Alizarin Claret, Moonlight.
Michael Harding colours using PR177
3 colours across both rangesLightfastness: ExcellentOil Colours containing PR177
1 colour
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alizarin Claret No. 310 | Oil | Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Alizarin Claret W210 | Watercolour | Transparent | Excellent | YES |
| Moonlight W228 | Watercolour | Transparent | Good | YES |
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