This is the famed Carl's Crimson. A LF rating of II. This is a fun red that makes some interesting tints and blends. However the ASTM II rating is not as high as we'd like to see, so we would not wholesale recommend it based on moderate lightfastness.
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Permanent Pink FL
PR187
Alternate Name
Carl’s Crimson
Pigment Description
Resources
PR187 pigment data from David G. Myers, The Color of Art Pigment Database, Artiscreation.com,
Rossol, Monona. The Artist's Complete Health and Safety Guide. New York, NY : Allworth Press, 2001. The book is rather dated, updated information is available from her website.
Stats
Lightfastness
Estimated ASTM II- Very Good
Estimated equivalency of ASTM II Very Good, however if this color is part of your workflow you may want to seek out additional data from Blue Wool Scales or manufacturer testing
Transparency
Transparent
Toxicity
Thought to be category of lesser concern
Treat all pigments and paints with studio safety protocols.
Dry Time
Very Slow
Some paintmakers list 10-21+ days
Dry Pigments listing PR187
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