• Chemical description: Natural carmine is a red-purple dye derived from carminic acid produced by female cochineal insects. Carmine is registered as a food additive E120.
• Lightfastness - 4.5
• ColorIndex NR4
• Glazing
• Availability Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor / Gouache
• Color raspberry red with purple hues. Some similarity with potassium permanganate.
• Powder form
• Alkali resistance: 4
• Lime stability: 4
• Acid resistance:3