Hyplar

Description

[Grumbacher] A brand name for some synthetic latex emulsion artists' paints. Hyplar Acrylic Colors were introduced in 1962 as an acrylic emulsion paint for artists. A slight formula change was made in 1966 (Grumbacher website 2000). Another paint series, Hyplar Artists' Colors, contains a copolymer emulsion of Polyvinyl acetate and an Acrylic resin.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Hyplar Acrylic Colors; Hyplar Artists' Colors

FTIR

Additional Information

Sanford Corp: Grumbacher history

Sources Checked for Data in Record

• Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)

• Website address 1 Comment: www.sanfordcorp.com/grumbacher/background.html