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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.

Transparency

Semi-Transparent

Toxicity

Toxic

Tinting

Low

Dry Time

Possibly 5 Days

Chemical Name

Cobalt lithium violet phosphate

Dry Pigments listing PV47

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