Neither greenish nor reddish, but a neutral clean blue. Great for chromatic black and greyish tints.
Neither greenish nor reddish, but a neutral blue. Great for chromatic black and greyish tints.
Classification: Organic, vat dyes
Chemical Composition: Complex, insoluble anthraquinone
Properties
Indanthrene Blue is a transparent, clean, deep blue organic pigment. It has moderate to high tinting strength and is not as overpowering as Phthalo Blue. Hansa Yellow Deep, Benzimidazolone Orange, and Raw Umber are its best mixing complements.
Permanence
Indanthrene Blue is permanent with excellent lightfastness in both masstone and tints.
Toxicity
Indanthrene Blue varies in its acute toxicity, though toxicity is generally slight.
History
Indanthrene Blue is the oldest vat dye, discovered and patented in 1901 by Rene Bohn. It is considered the first anthraquinone vat dye, a group of dyes characterized by excellent lightfastness. The pigment originates from this dye.
Size | 38 ml |
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Brand | R&F Encaustic Handmade Paints |
Country of Manufacture | United States |
Type of Store Credit value | Select |