Description
The Winsor and Newton Artists Oil Tube is a synthetic iron oxide pigment that is available in a light red color. The pigment is formulated to enhance the natural characteristics of each pigment, and has a permanence rating of AA. The pigment is also rated as being lightfastness I, and has a transparency/opacity of O.
Series number: 1
Chemical Description: Synthetic iron oxide
Color index name: PR101
Color index number: 77491
Permanence rating: AA
ASTM Lightfastness Rating: I
Transparency/
Opacity: O
Every Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Colour is individually formulated to enhance each pigment's natural characteristics and ensure stability of colour. By exercising maximum quality control throughout all stages of manufacture, selecting the most suitable drying oils and method of pigment dispersion, the unique individual properties of each colour are preserved.
Combined with over 170 years of manufacturing and quality control expertise, the formulation of Artist's Oil Colour ensures the best raw materials are made into the world's finest colours.
Artists' Oil Colour uses the highest level of pigmentation consistent with the broadest handling properties. The quantity of pigment used provides covering power and tinting strength.