R&F Encaustic Paint Block - Mars Orange, 40 ml

A bright, very, very light red. It is almost pinkish against darker colours.

• Pigment Composition: PR101-Mars Orange
• Paint Lines: Encaustic, Pigment Stick
• Opacity: Opaque
• Pigment Stick Drying Rate: Fast
• Classification: Synthetic inorganic
• Chemical Composition: Synthesized iron oxide, calcined
• Safety Information: Conforms to ASTM D-4236

Pigment Name: PR101-Mars Orange

Classification: Synthetic inorganic

Chemical Name: Iron oxides

Properties

Mars Orange is a bright, extremely light red and appears almost pinkish when contrasted with darker colours. It has incredible tinting strength and opacity. The synthetic form of Mars Orange is made from iron oxides and is cleaner, brighter, and denser than its ochre-based counterparts.

Permanence

Mars Orange has good permanence and lightfastness.

Toxicity

Mars Orange has no significant hazards.

History

The word Mars refers to the Roman god of iron and war. Mars Orange has been manufactured as a pigment since the 17th century.