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Colour Index Code
PR264
Pyrrole Crimson (DPP)
- Chemistry
- Diketo-pyrrolo-pyrrole
- Origin
- Synthetic organic.
- History
- A deep, transparent crimson; very lightfast.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic.
Pyrrole Crimson (DPP) (PR264) is Diketo-pyrrolo-pyrrole. In our watercolour range it is semi-transparent, no granulation, excellent lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Semi-Transparent
- Granulation
- NO
- Staining
- Medium
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
PR264: Questions & Answers
What is PR264?
PR264 (Pyrrole Crimson (DPP)) is Diketo-pyrrolo-pyrrole. Synthetic organic..
What is the chemistry of PR264?
PR264 is Diketo-pyrrolo-pyrrole.
Is PR264 toxic?
Non-toxic.
Is PR264 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PR264 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Is PR264 transparent or opaque?
PR264 is semi-transparent.
Does PR264 granulate?
In watercolour, PR264 is non-granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PR264?
PR264 appears in 2 Michael Harding colours: Pyrrole Crimson, Pyrrole Crimson.
Michael Harding colours using PR264
2 colours across both rangesLightfastness: ExcellentOil Colours containing PR264
1 colour
Watercolours containing PR264
1 colour
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrrole Crimson No. 320 | Oil | Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Pyrrole Crimson W236 | Watercolour | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | NO |
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