R&F Pigment Stick - Lamp Black, 38 ml

This black is unusual for its bluish undertone and the grey that can be made with it. Mars Black takes its name from Mars, the Roman god of war and patron of iron. It is an iron oxide pigment developed in the 20th century. It is a dense, opaque black with slightly violet and grey undertones if extended. It mixes cleaner than other blacks. Mars is an excellent option for a quicker-drying black using the Pigment Stick line.

• Pigment Composition: PBk6 Lamp Black
• Dimension: 38 ml. stick measuring 5" x 3/4" diameter.
• Paint Lines: Pigment Stick
• Opacity: Opaque
• Pigment Stick Drying Rate: Very Slow
• Colour Index: PBlk6
• Classification: Natural Organic
• Chemical Composition: Carbon from oil flame
• Safety Information: Conforms to ASTM D-4236

Pigment Name: PBk6 Lamp Black

Classification: Natural Organic

Chemical Composition: Carbon from oil flame

Properties

Lampblack is an opaque, heavily staining black pigment with little covering power. It is typically the opaquest black in watercolour form. Though pure black tends to muddy slightly in mixtures, it is one of the slowest oil drying pigments and should not be used under other colours.

Permanence

Lamp Black is very lightfast and permanent. It is used in all techniques in permanent painting.

Toxicity

Lamp Black is slightly toxic by skin contact and inhalation. It is a possible human carcinogen.

History

Lamp Black is a carbon-based black traditionally produced by collecting soot (known as lampblack) from oil lamps. It is the black found in Egyptian murals and tomb decorations and was the most popular black for frescoing until the development of Mars Black.