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Colour Index Code
PY97
Hansa Yellow
- Chemistry
- Arylide (monoazo)
- Origin
- Synthetic organic.
- History
- A bright, lightfast arylide yellow; cleaner than earlier hansa yellows.
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic.
Hansa Yellow (PY97) is Arylide (monoazo). In our watercolour range it is semi-transparent, no granulation, excellent lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Semi-Transparent
- Granulation
- NO
- Staining
- Low
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
PY97: Questions & Answers
What is PY97?
PY97 (Hansa Yellow) is Arylide (monoazo). Synthetic organic..
What is the chemistry of PY97?
PY97 is Arylide (monoazo).
Is PY97 toxic?
Non-toxic.
Is PY97 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PY97 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Is PY97 transparent or opaque?
PY97 is semi-transparent.
Does PY97 granulate?
In watercolour, PY97 is non-granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PY97?
PY97 appears in 3 Michael Harding colours: Hansa Yellow Medium, Hansa Yellow Medium, Rose Dore.
Michael Harding colours using PY97
3 colours across both rangesLightfastness: ExcellentOil Colours containing PY97
1 colour
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hansa Yellow Medium No. 315 | Oil | Transparent | Excellent | — |
| Hansa Yellow Medium W231 | Watercolour | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | NO |
| Rose Dore W305 | Watercolour | Semi-Transparent | Excellent | NO |
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