Titanium Zinc Antimony Stannate
A somewhat rare and interesting color. This is found in a couple of oils and watercolors, and is found as chrome yellow replacement color.
In masstone it is a warm yellow with just a note of desaturation and is fairly opaque.
Monona Rossol's work has a section on health problems from titanium, tin, and zinc pigments in the Artist's Guide to Health and Safety. Her most recent research can be found through her site. She mentions there may be impurities from the titanium rutile.
PY216 pigment data from David G. Myers, The Color of Art Pigment Database, Artiscreation.com
Information about PY216 from Bruce MacEvoy, Handprint Guide to Watercolors,
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.
Excellent
Not rated, but Excellent blue wool scale reported
Opaque, Semi-Opaque
Thought to be in the category of Lower Concern, however may contain impurities and pose other issues.
More about Titanium, tin, and zinc pigments can be found in the Artist's Guide to Health and Safety. Her most recent research can be found through her site. She mentions there may be impurities from the titanium rutile. Treat all pigments and paints with studio safety protocols.
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