One that’s better for the planet. Meet Liquitex Bio-Based Heavy Acrylic and Mediums, the world’s first pro-grade bio-based acrylic range. With formulas containing an average 50% bio-based ingredients, in a 100% recycled pot and recyclable packaging, 40 colours and 4 mediums, giving you the same value as our other pro-ranges, what’s not to like? Experience what it means to paint without compromise.
It’s a formula based on materials derived from renewable, biological sources, instead of from fossil fuels
and other non-renewable substances. These renewals come from living or once-living organisms like corn,
soy, sugarcane and algae and can be regrown or replenished relatively quickly through natural or farming
processes.
Bio-based products positively impact climate change in all sorts of ways – from giving an alternative to
petroleum-based products to reducing carbon footprint and supporting biodiversity.
THE NEW FORMULATION
What’s changed? Typically, acrylic paints and mediums have a resin base made from 100% petrol-based acrylic. Liquitex Bio-Based has cut this in half, replacing these ingredients with ones from renewable, biological sources. In addition to the resin, every other ingredient that has a bio-based alternative has been replaced, and we’ve avoided any components or pigments derived from animals.
Why not 100%? Getting to 100% bio-based isn’t technically possible right now for an acrylic. With the
ingredients currently available, an average of 50% is the highest achievable formulation for acrylics that are
lightfast, archival and pro quality. But Liquitex aren't stopping here. As new renewable materials become
available, they aim to push further.
Have you ever tried opening and washing out a tube? Our Bio-Based pot gives you easy access to all the paint and the ability to clean it fully - ready to reuse or recycle.
As well as being fully recyclable, the pot is made of RPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) material upcycled from post-industrial waste – you may notice the pots have a greenish tint. The cap is virgin plastic and we are actively sourcing an option using recycled materials. Recycle or give it a second life. It’s handy for storing your own colour mixes and much, much more.
Why resident artist Eileen Ferara loves...
Liquitex Bio-Based Heavy Acrylics
EILEEN FERARA
Liquitex Artist in Residence
Meet Liquitex resident artist Eileen Ferara as she explores her relationship with the environment using a range of media. Fascinated by nature in unexpected places, she celebrates weeds growing through asphalt, the way plants reclaim abandoned trainlines and how green life adapts and changes when it meets humanity.
Liquitex Bio-Based Acrylic is another step in their wider sustainability programme, A Positive Mark.
By inspecting at every step of their manufacturing & packaging processes, Liquitex are striving to create more sustainable products without compromising on their quality. Look out for the SUSTAIN label on future Liquitex products.
FAQs
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LIQUITEX HEAVY BODY ACRYLICS?
Bio-Based Heavy Acrylics are not meant to be a like for like substitute for Heavy Body Acrylics. There are differences in sheen with some colors of Bio-Based Heavy Acrylics which are more matte, namely Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Umber and Chromium Oxide Green.
CAN THIS RANGE BE USED WITH OTHER ACRYLIC & MEDIUMS WHETHER FROM LIQUITEX OR OTHER BRANDS?
Yes, from a chemical perspective, the product is an acrylic and therefore is compatible with other acrylics & mediums.
WHAT IS THE BIO-BASED CONTENT OF LIQUITEX HEAVY BODY ACRYLICS?
Select colours were tested via a C14 analysis which showed the percentage of bio-based content for Liquitex Heavy Body was between 1 – 3 %, further highlighting the considerable impact of the new Liquitex Bio-Based Heavy Acrylics.
IS THE TINTING STRENGTH OF BIO-BASED HEAVY ACRYLICS THE SAME AS HEAVY BODY ACRYLICS?
Yes, a high pigment load was prioritized in development to ensure professional quality. Therefore, the tinting strength is comparable to Heavy Body Acrylics.
ARE THERE ANIMAL INGREDIENTS USED IN THE RANGE?
No, Liquitex intentionally developed the range to not have any components or pigments derived from animals. Because of this, Ivory Black is not part of the range while Lamp Black is being introduced.
