Sennelier Watercolour S2 Scarlet Laquer (612) 21 ml

Sennelier Watercolour S2 Scarlet Laquer (612)

This Naphthol Red is yellowish, with a high tinting strength and average drying time. It produces warmer shades and tints.

Permanence: This Naphthol Red has excellent lightfastness, though it is generally not considered adequate for exterior use.

Toxicity: Naphthol Reds are not considered toxic. They may cause eye, skin, or respiratory irritation. Contact with dry pigment should be avoided.

History: Naphthol pigments are dyes that are "laked" to form pigments. First developed by the German chemical company Hoechst A.G. before World War I, their use in artist paints began in the 1920s.

Alternate Names: Naphthol, Naphthol Bordeaux, Naphthol Carbamide, Naphthol Carmine, Permanent Carmine, Permanent Red.