A purple dye which can be used to color a pigment particle. The dye is not as lightfast as we'd like to see, and tests would need to be done to see how it fares in various media. In general it is hard to get reliably lightfast purples.
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Solvent Violet SS
SV13
Alternate Name
Solvent Violet 13
Pigment Description
Stats
Lightfastness
Not much data
Said to be moderate good (7-8) or (6-7 on the BWS), but we don't like to see 6's. Not much testing has been done in paint mediums. Doing one's own lightfastness testing is advised
Transparency
Transparent
Toxicity
Hazardous
Kremer Pigments lists hazard warnings. Some anthraquinone have potentially greater toxicity than once was thought. Please consult the property health and safety experts. Treat all pigments and paints with studio safety protocols.
Chemical Name
Anthraquinone
C₂₁H₁₅NO₃
Dry Pigments listing SV13
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