Cadmium Red Medium became the most widely used red shortly after it was synthesized in 1907 because it offered greater permanence and intensity than the mostly plant-based reds used up to that time. (Series 9)

The first acrylic colors offered by GOLDEN, Heavy Body paints are known for their exceptionally smooth, buttery consistency. The Heavy Body palette includes the largest assortment of unique pure pigments in a 100% acrylic emulsion available to professional artists. These colors offer excellent permanency and lightfastness. There are no fillers, extenders, opacifiers, toners, or dyes added.

Each Heavy Body color formula reflects the qualities of its pigment. Colors that tolerate a higher pigment load dry to a more opaque, matte finish. Colors that are more reactive and do not allow as much pigment loading tend to have a glossier, more transparent, finish. Because Heavy Body colors contain no matting agents, the gloss of each color will be different.

Characteristics:
Thick paints that retain texture of brushstrokes and tool marks
No fillers, extenders or dyes
Rich, vibrant colors for clean color mixing

Technical Detail

Opacity / Transparency	Opaque
Lightfastness rating
Munsell Notation Listing	Hue:7 Value:4.2 Chroma:16
Gloss Average	78.88
Viscosity Range	23000- 27000 CPS
CIE L*a*b* Values	L*42.85 a*50.1 b*27.7
Tint Strength	73.92