Schmincke Horadam Watercolour Paint Tube 15ml Manganese Violet PV16 For Artists

Pigment: Manganeseammoniumphosphate\nLightfastness: ****\nOpacity: Semi-transparent\nDescription: Lightfast, soft, brilliant red violet tone. Manganeseammonium phosphate is similar extracted like in the 18th century from manganese dioxide minerals and phosphoric acid in connection with ammonia. In 1900 \uFB01 rstly used by the artists colours manufacturers. \nColour Index: PV16\nTo achieve the outstanding characteristics, like reusable paint when dried on a palette and the high control of paint flow even on soft water-colour papers Schmincke only use the best raw materials. In its colouristic appearance the total assortment is particularly harmonious, balanced and complete. \n\nOne main ingredient of the water-colour binding medium is Kordofan Gum Arabic from the southern Sahara region. Like most natural products this traditional water-colour binding medium differs from year to year. Therefore Schmincke is testing Gum Arabic every time before purchase and selects only the best crop o.