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Pigment Red 221

PR221

Pigment Description

This is listed as ASTM II, so that is a bit lower than we like to see.

Resources

PR221 pigment data from David G. Myers, The Color of Art Pigment Database, Artiscreation.com

General information about this class of pigments from Handprint,

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.

Chemical Name

Condensed Disazo

Dry Pigments listing PR221

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