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Alizarin Crimson (A001)
ACMI Tox Rating: CL
CI Name: PR83
Chemical Description: Synthetic 1:2 Dihydroxyanthraquinne on Alumina Base
Lightfast Rating: IV
STA/SED: STA
Description: Consistent color for an economic price. Orignally coming from the dried bodies of Kermes insects, Alizarin Crimson was a favorite of Michelangelo's for its deep beautiful red-blue color. Can be combined with greens to yellows to create earth tones.
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