Cobalt Lithium Violet Phosphate
PV47
Alternate Name
Cobalt Violet Light
Pigment Description
This variety of cobalt violet is distinct from other cobalt violets such as PV47 and PV14.
For more information on the hazards associated with cobalt and lithium pigments, see Monona Rossol's book, The Artist's Guide to Health and Safety. Her most recent work can be found through her site. This pigment is toxic.
Resources
PV47 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
Excellent
Thought to be ASTM I. While this pigment was not specifically tested, it may be helpful to consult Golden’s lightfastness testing in various mixing whites for PV49. Cobalt Lithium Violet may or may not be similar. The NPIRI from the 1980s gave it solid marks for both indoor and outdoor exposures.
Transparency
Semi-Transparent, Opaque
Toxicity
Toxic, contains cobalt
Involves the metals cobalt and lithium. Consult the Artist's Guide to Health and Safety. Monona Rossol’s most recent work can be found through her site. Treat all pigments and paints with studio safety protocols.
Tinting
Low
Dry Time
Possibly 5 Days
Chemical Name
Cobalt lithium violet phosphate
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