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PY175
Benzimidazolone Yellow (Lemon)
- Chemistry
- Benzimidazolone azo
- Origin
- Synthetic organic.
- History
- A greenish, lightfast lemon yellow.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic.
Benzimidazolone Yellow (Lemon) (PY175) is Benzimidazolone azo. In our watercolour range it is semi-transparent, no granulation, excellent lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Semi-Transparent
- Granulation
- NO
- Staining
- Low
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
PY175: Questions & Answers
What is PY175?
PY175 (Benzimidazolone Yellow (Lemon)) is Benzimidazolone azo. Synthetic organic..
What is the chemistry of PY175?
PY175 is Benzimidazolone azo.
Is PY175 toxic?
Non-toxic.
Is PY175 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PY175 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Is PY175 transparent or opaque?
PY175 is semi-transparent.
Does PY175 granulate?
In watercolour, PY175 is non-granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PY175?
PY175 appears in 2 Michael Harding colours: Citron, Lemon Yellow.
Michael Harding colours using PY175
2 colours across both rangesLightfastness: ExcellentOil Colours containing PY175
1 colour
Watercolours containing PY175
1 colour
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citron No. 248 | Oil | Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Lemon Yellow W108 | Watercolour | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | NO |
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