• 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 - 3

• 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