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00810-3550 — Mars Red

It is available in more than 90 brilliant matte colors for a wide choice in sensitive graphic reproduction or fine art painting techniques. Its characteristics include covering power, opacity, and high tinting strength with fine flowing texture.

Mars Red

This color contains the following pigments:

PR101—Mars Orange
PR3—Toluidine Red
PR5—Naphthol Red

PR101—Mars Orange

Pigment Type

n/a

Chemical Name

iron oxides

Chemical Formula

Fe₂O₂ or Fe₂O₃ • H₂O

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 17^th century.

Alternate Names

n/a

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PR3—Toluidine Red

Pigment Type

organic, monoazo

Chemical Name

n/a

Chemical Formula

n/a

Properties

Toluidine Red is a semi-opaque, yellowish red pigment with high tinting strength. .

Permanence

Toluidine Red has very good lightfastness.

Toxicity

Toluidine Red is not regarded as toxic.

History

Toluidine Red or Toluidine Scarlet has been used in inks, textiles, artist materials, and plastics.

Alternate Names

Eljon Red, Eljon Scarlet, Hansa Red, Hansa Scarlet, Kenalake Scarlet, Solintor Scarlet, Sunbrite Red

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PR5—Naphthol Red

Pigment Type

monoazo

Chemical Name

n/a

Chemical Formula

C₃₀H₃₁ClN₄O₇S

Properties

This Naphthol Red is a bright deep red with bluish undertones. It has an average drying time.

Permanence

This Naphthol Red has fair to good lightfastness, not because of its masstone, but because it fades in tints. Not suitable for exterior use.

Toxicity

Naphthol Reds are not considered toxic. They may cause eye, skin, or respiratory irritation. Contact with dry pigment should be avoided.

History

Unknown.

Alternate Names

Naphthal, Naphthol Bordeaux, Naphthol Carbamide, Naphthol Carmine, Permanent Carmine, Permanent Red.

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00810-3550	533	Mars Red	15 ml	List $10.55	$8.88

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00810-3550 — Mars Red

This color contains the following pigments:

PR101—Mars Orange

Pigment Type

Chemical Name

Chemical Formula

Properties

Permanence

Toxicity

History

Alternate Names

PR3—Toluidine Red

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Chemical Name

Chemical Formula

Properties

Permanence

Toxicity

History

Alternate Names

PR5—Naphthol Red

Pigment Type

Chemical Name

Chemical Formula

Properties

Permanence

Toxicity

History

Alternate Names

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