R&F Oil Pigment Stick, Graphite Grey 38ml

R&F Pigment Stick - Graphite Grey, 40 ml

The pigment is pure graphite. In paint, it retains graphite’s peculiar, slightly iridescent quality. Beautiful washes.

Pigment Composition: PBk10-Blacklead

• Paint Lines: Encaustic Pigment Stick
• Opacity: Opaque
• Pigment Stick Drying Rate: Slow
• Classification: Synthetic Organic
• Chemical Composition: Naturally occurring graphite
• Safety Information: Conforms to ASTM D-4236

Pigment Name: PBk10-Blacklead

Classification: Synthetic Inorganic

Chemical Composition: Graphite

Properties

Grayish black with a metallic lustre.

Permanence

Graphite is lightfast.

Toxicity

Graphite is not toxic.

History

Graphite is a crystalline form of pure carbon that occurs naturally and is used to create pencils. It contains no lead. The most famous deposit is near Borrowdale, in England.