Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Indanthrone blue also called indanthrene is an organic dye made from 2-aminoanthraquinone treated with potassium hydroxide in the presence of a potassium salt. It is a pigment that can be used in the following mediums: acrylic alkalyd casein encaustic fresco gouache linseed oil tempera pastel and watercolor painting. It is used to dye unmordanted cotton and as a pigment in quality paints and enamels.
