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Colour Index Code
PY216
Turner's Yellow
- Chemistry
- Lead chloride oxide (historic formulation)
- Origin
- Synthetic inorganic.
- History
- Patented 1781 by James Turner; a bright yellow of the early industrial era.
- Toxicity
- Toxic (lead) in historic form.
Turner's Yellow (PY216) is Lead chloride oxide (historic formulation). In our watercolour range it is semi-opaque, yes granulation, excellent lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Semi-Opaque
- Granulation
- YES
- Staining
- Medium
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
PY216: Questions & Answers
What is PY216?
PY216 (Turner's Yellow) is Lead chloride oxide (historic formulation). Synthetic inorganic..
What is the chemistry of PY216?
PY216 is Lead chloride oxide (historic formulation).
Is PY216 toxic?
Toxic (lead) in historic form.
Is PY216 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PY216 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Is PY216 transparent or opaque?
PY216 is semi-opaque.
Does PY216 granulate?
In watercolour, PY216 is granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PY216?
PY216 appears in 2 Michael Harding colours: Turners Yellow, Turners Yellow.
Michael Harding colours using PY216
2 colours across both rangesLightfastness: ExcellentOil Colours containing PY216
1 colour
Watercolours containing PY216
1 colour
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turners Yellow No. 235 | Oil | Opaque | Excellent | — |
| Turners Yellow W216 | Watercolour | Semi-Opaque | Excellent | YES |
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