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 colors. 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.