Phthalo Green Pigment

Phthalo Green (PG7) is a handmade single pigment of chlorinated copper phthalocyanine. It produces an intense, transparent, cool blue green with a deep, almost black masstone and brilliant emerald tints. It has extremely high tinting strength, so a very small amount goes a long way.

In use, Phthalo Green gives powerful, clean greens for foliage, water and glazing, and it is a key mixing color for a huge range of greens. With yellows it makes vivid spring and leaf greens, with reds it makes rich, dark neutrals and near blacks, and with earths it makes deep forest tones. It is staining, transparent and very lightfast, and it works in every binder.

History

Phthalo Green was introduced in 1938, a few years after Phthalo Blue, when chemists found that adding chlorine to copper phthalocyanine shifted the color from blue to green. It quickly replaced many older greens because of its strength, clarity and permanence, and it remains one of the most widely used greens in artist paints.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Synthetic (Organic) chlorinated copper phthalocyanine
Source: Chlorinated copper phthalocyanine
Origin: China
Suitable Mediums: Watercolor, Oil, Tempera, Acrylic, Encaustic, Casein, Lime / Fresco
Lightfastness: Excellent
Opacity: Transparent
Other Names: Phthalocyanine Green, Monastral Green, Winsor Green, Thalo Green, Helio Green
Color Index Code: PG7

Health and Safety

For art use only. Not for cosmetic, food or children's use.
Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.
Avoid creating or breathing dust. Work in a ventilated area and wear a NIOSH approved dust respirator (P100 or better) when handling dry pigment.
Wear gloves and eye protection. Wash hands and work surfaces after use, and never rinse pigment into drains.
Do not spray apply, sand or burn.
If swallowed or if you feel unwell, contact a poison control center (U.S. 1-800-222-1222) or a doctor.
Safety Data Sheet available on request.

Caution: May cause an allergic skin reaction. Avoid breathing dust and repeated skin contact.