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Colour Index Code
PR83
Alizarin Crimson
- Chemistry
- Synthetic alizarin lake (anthraquinone)
- Origin
- Synthetic organic lake.
- History
- The original synthetic alizarin (1868); traditional but known to be fugitive.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic.
Alizarin Crimson (PR83) is Synthetic alizarin lake (anthraquinone). In our watercolour range it is transparent, no granulation, good lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Transparent
- Granulation
- NO
- Staining
- Medium
- Lightfastness
- Good
PR83: Questions & Answers
What is PR83?
PR83 (Alizarin Crimson) is Synthetic alizarin lake (anthraquinone). Synthetic organic lake..
What is the chemistry of PR83?
PR83 is Synthetic alizarin lake (anthraquinone).
Is PR83 toxic?
Non-toxic.
Is PR83 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PR83 are rated good for lightfastness.
Is PR83 transparent or opaque?
PR83 is transparent.
Does PR83 granulate?
In watercolour, PR83 is non-granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PR83?
PR83 appears in 2 Michael Harding colours: Alizarin Crimson, Alizarin Crimson.
Michael Harding colours using PR83
2 colours across both rangesLightfastness: GoodOil Colours containing PR83
1 colour
Watercolours containing PR83
1 colour
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alizarin Crimson No. 302 | Oil | Transparent | Good | — |
| Alizarin Crimson W152 | Watercolour | Transparent | Low | NO |
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