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PY151
Benzimidazolone Yellow
- Chemistry
- Benzimidazolone azo
- Origin
- Synthetic organic.
- History
- A lightfast, semi-opaque yellow.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic.
Benzimidazolone Yellow (PY151) is Benzimidazolone azo. In our watercolour range it is semi-transparent, no granulation, excellent lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Semi-Transparent
- Granulation
- NO
- Staining
- Medium
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
PY151: Questions & Answers
What is PY151?
PY151 (Benzimidazolone Yellow) is Benzimidazolone azo. Synthetic organic..
What is the chemistry of PY151?
PY151 is Benzimidazolone azo.
Is PY151 toxic?
Non-toxic.
Is PY151 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PY151 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Is PY151 transparent or opaque?
PY151 is semi-transparent.
Does PY151 granulate?
In watercolour, PY151 is non-granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PY151?
PY151 appears in 2 Michael Harding colours: Rose Dore, Yellow Benzimidazolone.
Michael Harding colours using PY151
2 colours across both rangesLightfastness: GoodOil Colours containing PY151
1 colour
Watercolours containing PY151
1 colour
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Dore No. 319 | Oil | Semi-Transparent | Good | — |
| Yellow Benzimidazolone W224 | Watercolour | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | NO |
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