Handmade Oil Paint: Single-Pigment Colors - Synthetic Pigments
Permanent Carmine
Joules & Joules Permanent Carmine is an intense, transparent, and lightfast bluish-red, with moderate tinting strength and covering power. This is the modern version of the historical color Carmine, which was originally produced from thousands of crushed insects from the Cochineal and Kermes species.
Pigment Classification
Synthetic Organic Pigment
Chemical Composition
Monoazo Naphthol Red AS
Color Index
PR 146
Binder
Cold-Pressed Linseed Oil, Cold-Pressed Safflower Oil, and Sun-Thickened Safflower Oil
Transparency/Opacity
Transparent
Lightfastness
II (Very Good)
Tinting Strength
Medium
Drying Rate
Medium
Observations
May dark and fade over time if frequently exposed to excessive moisture or direct sunlight.
Toxicity
Non-toxic. Avoid inhalation and contact with the powdered pigment and ingestion of the paint.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Can be accessed on the website here.
Series
2
Availability
37ml and 100ml tubes. 900ml* and 3.6 L* cans.
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