Da Vinci Artists' Permanent Watercolor - Manganese Violet (CL), 15 ml tube
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Product Details
- Color:
- Manganese Violet
- Size:
- 15 ml
- No.
- 254
- Series:
- 4
- Mfg #:
- 254F
- 254
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Pigment Information
This color contains the following pigments:
PV16-Manganese Violet
Pigment Name
PV16-Manganese Violet
Pigment Type
inorganic
Chemical Name
manganese ammonium pyrophosphate
Chemical Formula
(NH4)2Mn2(P2O7)2 - Mn3(PO4)2 * 3H2O or H4O7P2H3NMn
Properties
Manganese Violet is a semi-transparent, bluish-violet pigment with a discrete opacity and low tinting strength. It is the reddest of the violets, and it covers and dries well in oil and tempera. It also performs well in pastel, encaustic, and watercolor. Manganese Violet is not well suited for fresco or acrylic painting. There can be significant differences in color across brands. It shares similar properties with bluish shades of Cobalt Violet.
Permanence
Manganese Violet has excellent permanence and lightfastness, and it is one of the most lightfast, balanced violets in watercolor form.
Toxicity
Manganese Violet is highly toxic if inhaled and moderately toxic if ingested.
History
This pigment was developed in 1868 by E. Leykauf to replace the more expensive Cobalt Violet. It was not offered as an artists’ pigment until 1890.
Safety Data Sheet
UPC Code: 643822254154
ASIN #: B001BYK8D8