R&F Pigment Stick - Mars Orange, 38 ml

A bright, very, very light red. It is almost pinkish against darker colours. The name 'Mars' is derived from the god of war, whose metal is iron. The name ‘Mars Yellow’ and the colours that stem from this name emerged in the eighteenth century as a literal translation of the Latin crocus Martis. Martis refers to Mars and the ancient alchemical name for iron. These"synthetic ochres" are cleaner, more powerful, and opaquer than many earth pigments, such as our Siennas and Umbers, which have a wider variation in their top tone and undertone.

• Pigment Composition: PR101-Mars Orange
• Dimension: 38 ml. stick measuring 5" x 3/4" diameter
• 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 Composition: 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.