Monte Carlo Blue

is a synthetically produced, copper-containing organic pigment with a pure, slightly cool, blue color. The pigment is light, water and oil resistant, but is not stable in calcareous solutions, so these must be used the same day they are produced. The pigment is light and fine-grained and can advantageously be processed in mortars or the like in the desired medium.

Lightfastness

4 (on a scale where 1 is poor, 8 is best)

Color power

Very good.

Miscibility with other colors

The pigment can be mixed with all pigments.

Binders

The pigment can be used with all binders, but is slightly unstable in calcareous solutions, so these must be used on the day of production.

Areas of application

The pigment is used primarily indoors and for artist colors.

Safety

The pigment is described as non-toxic. However, it is always advisable to use a dust mask when working with pigments.