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Description

Color Swatch

Pigment Info

01626-3805 — Flesh Ochre

New Masters Classic Acrylics were developed specifically to complement Old Holland's existing oil and watercolor ranges. Paints dry to a satin gloss and offer minimum brush drag, making them ideal for a variety of techniques.

Flesh Ochre

This color contains the following pigments:

PY42—Mars Orange
PR112—Naphthol Red AS-D

PY42—Mars Orange

Pigment Type

inorganic, earth

Chemical Name

iron oxide

Chemical Formula

Fe₂O₂ or Fe₂O₃ • H₂O

Properties

Mars Orange is a bright, extremely light red and appears almost pinkish in contrast 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 excellent 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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PR112—Naphthol Red AS-D

Pigment Type

organic, monoazo

Chemical Name

n/a

Chemical Formula

C₂₄H₁₆Cl₃N₃O₂

Properties

This Naphthol Red is an intense scarlet red pigment that is heavily staining. It has an average drying time. It is semi-transparent and has relatively poor covering power.

Permanence

This Naphthol Red has been rated as having excellent lightfastness under ASTM testing, but other testing methods have demonstrated some tendancy for the color to fade with exposure to strong ultraviolet light. It has been considered a replacement for less lightfast naphthol reds such as PR3. Not suitable for exterior use.