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Indigo, genuine
Indian, powder, Indigofera tinctoria
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Ordering information
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Please read the material safety data sheet (MSDS).
Safety Information
GHS07-1
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Signal word: Warning
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P305+P351+P338: If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses and continue rinsing.
P314: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Handling and Warnings
Indigo is insoluble in water and alcohol.
Indigo is insoluble in both water and alcohol. Indigo is an organic pigment with a blackish blue, somewhat dull hue. The plants from which indigo can be obtained are found in many parts of the world. The plant that gives it its name, Indigofera tinctoria L., is native to India. As an artists pigment, indigo has been documented in Roman paintings from the 1st century AD, in early medieval miniatures, and in paintings from all periods of European relay painting. The oldest evidence, however, comes from excavations and has been dated to 3000 BC.
Note: The genuine Indian indigo has a typical inherent odor.
- Chemical description: Natural organic product. Natural Blue 1, C.I. 75780
- Lightfastness - thinned: 8 (1 is bad, 8 is best)
- Lightfastness - medium: 8 (1 is bad, 8 is best)
- Lightfastness - concentrated: 8 (1 is bad, 8 is best)
- ColorIndex: NB 1.75780
- Suitability: Acrylics, Dyeing, Oil, Tempera, Watercolor / Gouache
- Colors: Blue
- Forms: powder
- Solubility in water: insoluble
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For which application / techniques is Indigo, genuine suitable?
Indigo, genuine is suitable for Tempera, Watercolor / Gouache, Oil, Acrylics, Dyeing -
What color has Indigo, genuine?
Indigo, genuine has the color Blue. -
What Colorindex has Indigo, genuine?
Indigo, genuine has the Colorindex NB 1.75780. -
How lightfast is Indigo, genuine?
Indigo, genuine has the lightfastness thinned = 8, medium = 8, concentrated = 8 (1 is bad, 8 is best).
